News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Study finds Va. county needs 3 new fire, EMS stations as volunteer ranks shrink | Saturday June 27th, 2026 |
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A 10-month assessment recommends Montgomery County build new fire and EMS stations and hire additional personnel to keep pace with population growth and a declining volunteer workforce |
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| After EMS call, Ala. firefighter finishes mowing patient's lawn | Saturday June 27th, 2026 |
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An Alabama volunteer firefighter returned to finishing the mowing so the recovering resident and her family had one less thing to worry about |
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| Photo of the Week: N.J. EMS saves dog in house fire | Friday June 26th, 2026 |
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South Orange Rescue Squad crews used equipment donated by Invisible Fence Brand to give emergency care to a dog rescued from a structure fire |
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| Former Ill. EMT gets probation in 2022 patient death | Friday June 26th, 2026 |
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Peter Cadigan was sentenced to 24 months of probation, 100 hours of community service and a lifetime ban from working in healthcare after being charged in Earl Moore Jr.'s death |
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| FDNY EMT attacked after rock is thrown at ambulance | Friday June 26th, 2026 |
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Police said the EMT was punched in the head and body after he stopped to confront someone who hurled a rock at his ambulance in the Bronx |
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| Colo. ambulance catches fire while transporting patient | Friday June 26th, 2026 |
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No one was injured when an AMR ambulance caught fire in Colorado Springs |
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| 400+ EMS agencies now carry blood for 911 calls | Thursday June 25th, 2026 |
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The Prehospital Blood Transfusion Coalition says the milestone reflects growing momentum to get blood products to patients with life-threatening bleeding before they reach a hospital |
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| Lawsuit alleges delayed paramedic care in death of former NFL star Doug Martin | Thursday June 25th, 2026 |
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Martin's family claims Oakland police restrained the retired running back until he stopped breathing and alleges a Falck paramedic crew failed to provide timely medical care |
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| Mass. 911 lawsuit moves closer to deal on mental health response | Thursday June 25th, 2026 |
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Worcester and three mental health advocacy organizations made progress toward resolving a lawsuit that challenges the practice of dispatching police to mental health emergencies |
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| AMR collects water for Las Vegas homeless shelter amid extreme heat | Thursday June 25th, 2026 |
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Bottled water will help the Las Vegas Rescue Mission serve people especially vulnerable to heat illness as Southern Nevada faces another dangerous summer |
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