News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| W.Va. ambulance director resigns amid scrutiny over fatal ambulance incident | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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Monica Mason stepped down as executive director of the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority as the agency faces fallout from a fatal incident and questions about finances |
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| 'I'm tired of losing my friends': Iowa first responder mental health symposium focuses on trauma, resilience | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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The First Responder Center for Excellence and the University of Iowa are developing free online wellness modules to help first responders build coping skills and recognize when stress becomes distress |
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| Ill. firefighter/paramedic dies while on duty | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedic John Morgan was remembered for his dedication to public service and compassionate patient care |
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| NYC council seeks $4.5M for report on 9/11 toxins | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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City leaders are pushing for funding to determine when officials first knew Ground Zero air quality was dangerous and to release records tied to post-9/11 exposure risks |
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| Ill. fire district ends ambulance service standby for neighboring FD | Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 |
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Union leaders say Homer Township Fire Protection District's decision could delay patient transports as call volume continues to rise |
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| Entire Okla. EMS crew resigns, citing low pay, limited staffing | Monday June 1st, 2026 |
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Burns Flat EMS personnel say the state’s non-essential classification hurts rural EMS staffing |
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| Audit finds Calif. city spent nearly $5M responding to non-emergency EMS calls | Monday June 1st, 2026 |
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In Sacramento, nearly 40% of EMS calls were classified as non-emergencies, tying up ambulances and EMS crews, delaying urgent responses |
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| Md. firefighter/paramedic dies after 24-hour shift | Monday June 1st, 2026 |
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Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd, of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department since 2006, suffered a medical emergency at home |
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| Mo. hospital unveils Appreciation Lounge for EMS crews | Monday June 1st, 2026 |
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Freeman Health System's new EMS Appreciation Lounge gives paramedics, EMTs and air medical crews a place to rest and refuel |
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| Mich. EMS students put rescue skills to the test at beach training day | Sunday May 31st, 2026 |
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Careerline Tech Center seniors practiced CPR, patient transport and other emergency scenarios at Kirk Park |
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