News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| N.H. expands mental health support for volunteer first responders | Thursday July 16th, 2026 |
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New Hampshire has become the first state to extend its employee assistance program to volunteer firefighters, EMTs and other first responders |
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| Ala. county restores ambulance service after funding crisis | Thursday July 16th, 2026 |
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State funding has restored Greene County EMS, but local leaders say a long-term funding solution is still needed |
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| Md. paramedic killed in Baltimore motorcycle crash | Thursday July 16th, 2026 |
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Kevin Wells, a critical care transport paramedic and longtime EMS mentor, was killed while riding home after an overnight shift |
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| Ore. EMT sues after being fired for turning off ambulance cameras | Wednesday July 15th, 2026 |
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A former Metro West EMT alleges she was fired after disabling cameras that recorded patients inside ambulances without their knowledge |
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| The 160% mirage: Why every EMS leader should read the Elevance Ambulance Report | Wednesday July 15th, 2026 |
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“The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.” |
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| 1 dead, 3 missing, 16 rescued after pontoon boat sinks off San Francisco | Wednesday July 15th, 2026 |
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Rescuers pulled people from San Francisco Bay after a three-deck pontoon boat sank during a family memorial service |
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| Woman accused of stabbing Tenn. paramedic with used needle | Wednesday July 15th, 2026 |
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Nashville police said the patient assaulted a paramedic during transport, fled the ambulance and later struck an officer |
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| Lack of volunteers leads Pa. ambulance service to close | Tuesday July 14th, 2026 |
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Pleasant Mount Emergency Services will end operations as volunteer shortages and financial challenges force the rural ambulance service |
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| Calif. FD plans $764K community paramedicine pilot program | Tuesday July 14th, 2026 |
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San Jose firefighter/paramedics will help patients with chronic illness, mental health, substance use and housing needs avoid repeated emergency calls |
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| Former Ky. ambulance director indicted on fraud charges | Tuesday July 14th, 2026 |
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Michael Burling faces six felony counts alleging he misused Elliott County ambulance service funds and falsified records |
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