News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Appeals court upholds firing of Wash. first responders who refused COVID-19 vaccine | Thursday June 4th, 2026 |
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A federal appeals court ruled that Bellingham’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees did not violate the Constitution |
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| Ohio FD widens recruitment search as certified paramedics grow scarce | Thursday June 4th, 2026 |
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The Stow Fire Department is expanding its hiring process as retirements increase and a limited supply of certified firefighter/paramedics makes it harder to fill vacancies |
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| Del. county EMS honors cardiac arrest survivors, first responders | Thursday June 4th, 2026 |
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New Castle County recognized paramedics, first responders, dispatchers, police officers and civilians for their roles in 32 lifesaving cardiac arrest cases |
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| Calif. fire district warns proposed Medicaid cuts could hit ambulance service reimbursements | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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Sonoma County fire officials warn that a federal proposal to reduce Medicaid reimbursements could cost hundreds of dollars per transport and strain emergency response budgets |
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| Md. county EMS accepts grant funding to carry whole blood on ambulances | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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A state grant will allow Dorchester County EMS crews to administer whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital |
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| Ill. FD raises fees for repeated non-emergency EMS calls | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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The Schaumburg Fire Department says the new fee policy is aimed at reducing repeated calls for lift assists and household help |
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| Ohio pool pump failure sends 14 to hospital | Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 |
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Fourteen Minster swim team members were hospitalized after a chlorine pump malfunction reportedly exposed swimmers to chemicals |
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| 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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