News

Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.

When Seconds Matter: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications ActTuesday May 19th, 2026

How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS
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EMS chief among those hospitalized after fatal Maine lumber mill explosionTuesday May 19th, 2026

Eight first responders and mill workers remain hospitalized after a fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber that killed a Morrill firefighter
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Calif. ambulance service marks EMS Week with look back at White House 'thank you'Tuesday May 19th, 2026

Hall Ambulance highlighted its 1975 launch of paramedic-level care and its role supporting President Gerald Ford’s visit
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Conn. EMS agencies expand whole blood use for trauma callsTuesday May 19th, 2026

Connecticut EMS crews are using whole blood transfusions in the field to improve survival for critically injured trauma patients.
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Ky. EMS crew injured in fatal ambulance crashTuesday May 19th, 2026

Kentucky State Police said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt when his truck crossed the center line and struck a Perry County ambulance
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FEMA makes $648M available in grants to help first responders nationwideMonday May 18th, 2026

The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and Safety grants, with applications open from May 19 to June 22
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3 dead in shooting at San Diego mosqueMonday May 18th, 2026

Police said the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three men dead is being investigated as a hate crime, and both suspects are also dead
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PSTrax partners with Fleetio to streamline fleet and equipment managementMonday May 18th, 2026

Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
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Wis. EMT students save instructor who went into cardiac arrest during training scenarioMonday May 18th, 2026

Fox Valley Technical College students performed CPR and used an AED after longtime EMS instructor Karl Arps went into cardiac arrest during class
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Wis. EMT students save instructor cardiac arrest during training scenarioMonday May 18th, 2026

Fox Valley Technical College students performed CPR and used an AED after longtime EMS instructor Karl Arps went into cardiac arrest during class
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