News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| 3 injured in machete attack at NYC subway station | Monday April 13th, 2026 |
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Three people were slashed in a seemingly random morning attack before officers shot the suspect, who ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon |
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| Md. county EMS tensions rise amid fears of another system takeover | Monday April 13th, 2026 |
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After absorbing Princess Anne’s ambulance service, officials warn Somerset County could be pushed to take over another struggling EMS system as divisions over funding and responsibility persist |
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| Wash. county expands EMS mental health transport program after successful pilot | Monday April 13th, 2026 |
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The state approved expanding the Riverside Fire Authority program countywide, allowing transport of eligible patients directly to Cascade Community Healthcare’s 18-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit instead of a hospital |
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| 'The right place at the right time': Texas EMT helps rescue 2 in house fire | Monday April 13th, 2026 |
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An EMT driving by rushed in to help rescue residents from the burning Longview duplex |
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| 'A nice guy': 2 NYC EMTs hospitalized, 3 others injured after patient attacks crew | Monday April 13th, 2026 |
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Two EMTs suffered head and facial injuries, while three colleagues were hurt forcing entry to reach them during the chaotic response |
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| Free Narcan vending machines launch in Mich. county to address overdose rates | Sunday April 12th, 2026 |
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Muskegon County health officials hope expanding access to overdose-reversal kits at hospitals and public health sites will save lives |
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| Pa. 'Blue Envelope' program helps first responders aid drivers with autism | Sunday April 12th, 2026 |
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Jefferson Health’s Blue Envelope program is expanding to Luzerne County, giving drivers on the autism spectrum a tool to help make traffic stops safer and less stressful |
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| Mobile sim lab helps Neb. first responders with EMS training | Saturday April 11th, 2026 |
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A mobile simulation lab run by the Omaha Fire Department and Creighton University is bringing hands-on paramedic training directly to crews across the city |
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| NYC lawmaker calls for state probe into 9/11 Ground Zero toxins records | Saturday April 11th, 2026 |
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Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is urging state officials to search for long-sought documents, as survivors and first responders continue to seek answers about what government agencies knew |
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| Axon tackles public safety's data overload with three new AI tools | Friday April 10th, 2026 |
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Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field |
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