News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Arlington County elevates emergency response with Hexagon’s AI-enhanced, cloud-based public safety platform | Thursday February 5th, 2026 |
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Cloud-native HxGN OnCall Dispatch, OnCall Analytics and AI-enhanced HxGN Connect modernize communication and collaboration in D.C. metro area |
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| What Paramedics Want in 2026: Take the EMS workforce survey | Thursday February 5th, 2026 |
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Share your priorities, challenges and outlook to help shape the future of EMS |
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| Public safety's game plan: FirstNet powers first responders at the Big Game in Santa Clara | Thursday February 5th, 2026 |
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FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game |
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| Ex-Fla. paramedic found guilty of sexually assaulting patient | Thursday February 5th, 2026 |
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A former Flagler County Fire Rescue paramedic was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting an unconscious patient during a 2021 transport |
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| 'A danger to the community': Former Md. paramedic faces 23 charges in firehouse contamination case | Thursday February 5th, 2026 |
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A former Baltimore County paramedic is facing criminal charges after investigators say he contaminated colleagues’ food and fire department property, prompting a months-long investigation and his arrest without bond |
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| Video: Roof fire causes late-night patient evacuation at Pa. hospital | Thursday February 5th, 2026 |
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Flames tore through the Scranton Orthopedics part of Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, forcing the evacuation of patients and staff as firefighters rushed to extinguish the blaze |
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| Ind. FD sees cuts in response times, crew fatigue after adding fourth ambulance | Thursday February 5th, 2026 |
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Since adding a fourth ambulance in September, the Anderson Fire Department has reduced response times, balanced workloads and improved coverage as EMS calls continue to dominate run volume |
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| $162K grant helps Va. EMS purchase new ambulance | Wednesday February 4th, 2026 |
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A Rescue Squad Assistance Fund award from the Virginia Office of EMS will cover half the cost of a Waynesboro ambulance |
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| Fla. county FD adopts IV acetaminophen as first-line pain treatment | Wednesday February 4th, 2026 |
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Sarasota County Fire Department has removed opioids from front-line apparatus and now uses IV acetaminophen to treat moderate to severe pain in the prehospital setting |
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| 'A major win': Seattle-area AMR EMTs approve contract with 19% wage increase | Wednesday February 4th, 2026 |
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A three-year agreement approved by Teamsters Local 763 includes a 19% wage increase, improved shift pay and stronger protections for part-time and training staff |
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