Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.
Rural Maine ambulance service to close as volunteer ranks fall short
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
Wayne and Roberta Seely, in their 80s, are retiring after spending nearly two years and sending 800 letters trying to find enough volunteers to keep Dennys River Ambulance Service running Read More
Ohio chemical tank explosion forces 900 to evacuate amid toxic gas fears
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
Toledo officials ordered residents within a mile of the MC Tank Terminal to evacuate after an ongoing chemical release, while those within three miles were told to shelter in place as crews continue monitoring the irritant that can cause burning and nausea Read More
Mich. launches first-of-its-kind air transport service for injured police K-9s
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
The North Flight Aero Med program, developed with Munson Healthcare, Corewell Health and Michigan State University, lets flight nurse medics treat K-9s en route, speeding critical care access for remote areas Read More
Mich. air medical program launches 24/7 flights for injured police K-9s
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
The North Flight Aero Med program, developed with Munson Healthcare, Corewell Health and Michigan State University, lets flight nurse medics treat K-9s en route, speeding critical care access for remote areas Read More
Ga. county paramedic dies by suicide
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
Shawn Frier, who served with multiple EMS and fire agencies, including Hancock County, Washington County and Jones County, is being remembered by colleagues as a dedicated paramedic who touched many lives Read More
First responders warn of dangerous social media fire stunt challenges
Wednesday October 21st, 2026
Officials say the TikTok challenges, which encourage children to ignite isopropyl alcohol for effects like “fire-breathing,” can cause severe burns or house fires, after a 9-year-old New Orleans boy was burned over 70% of his body this month Read More
Why seeing the airway matters: Improving intubation in challenging EMS environments
Wash. fire chief warns city must find long-term funding for EMS
Tuesday October 20th, 2026
Ephrata Chief Jeremy Burns told the city council that EMS needs a sustainable funding source beyond the general fund, floating a voter-approved EMS levy or utility model used in nearby cities Read More
NYC ambulance response times up nearly 4 minutes since 2015, report finds
Tuesday October 20th, 2026
Comptroller Mark Levine’s report recommends closing the roughly $51,000 pay gap between FDNY EMTs and firefighters, estimated to cost $300 million annually, as life-threatening emergency response times have slowed from 9:16 in 2015 to 11:55 today Read More
Fired Wash. firefighters appeal ruling over COVID vaccine mandate lawsuit
Tuesday October 20th, 2026
Eight former Redmond firefighters are challenging a 2025 district court ruling that sided with the city’s denial of religious accommodations to its 2021 vaccine mandate Read More