News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Demers Ambulances debuts award-winning Type I ambulance at FDIC 2026 | Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 |
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Experience the all-new FXP 174 ambulance with industry-first FX Action Seats during FDIC 2026 from April 23-25, 2026 |
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| Family challenges W.Va. EMS account, demands charges after fatal ambulance incident | Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 |
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Relatives of John Lucas dispute claims he had a knife and say he was seeking help when he was struck by an ambulance that continued driving for nearly two miles |
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| FDNY proposes ambulance fee hike as EMS unions say providers still lack raises | Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 |
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The proposal includes a 42% increase for BLS treatment in place, while union leaders say personnel remain underpaid |
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| 37 fallen EMS professionals to be honored at 2026 National EMS Weekend of Honor | Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 |
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The National EMS Memorial Service will bring together families, colleagues and supporters to honor EMS and air medical professionals who died in the line of duty |
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| New EMS contract boosts funding, tightens oversight in Wash. county | Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 |
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A 20% contract increase between Grant County Fire District 3 and Columbia EMS raises annual funding to about $256K while adding new reporting requirements |
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| PSTrax announces partnership with LION to strengthen PPE accountability for public safety agencies | Tuesday April 21st, 2026 |
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Partnership helps agencies improve equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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| Rising diesel costs push Ky. EMS to adjust budget | Tuesday April 21st, 2026 |
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Georgetown Scott County EMS officials say fuel prices have jumped in recent weeks, prompting the agency to increase its annual fuel budget while maintaining full emergency response capabilities |
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| Nev. FD boosts response times with revamped EMS partnership | Tuesday April 21st, 2026 |
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Integrating MedicWest ambulance units into the system is helping North Las Vegas fire officials close coverage gaps and significantly improve emergency response times |
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| LODD: Kan. firefighter/paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency | Tuesday April 21st, 2026 |
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A Ford County firefighter/paramedic died, leaving behind more than seven years of service |
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| Acadian Ambulance launches response kit to help first responders communicate with nonverbal patients | Tuesday April 21st, 2026 |
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A new autism resource kit adds communication tools, training videos and caregiver support resources inspired in part by a January crash involving a 14-year-old autistic teen |
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