News

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

Minn. air rescue unit that finds the lost and unreachableSaturday February 14th, 2026

MART pairs State Patrol pilots with St. Paul firefighter-rescuers to support search-and-rescue missions statewide
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Rail-capable ambulance set to expand emergency response in UAE, Saudi ArabiaSaturday February 14th, 2026

Built by Naffco, the American-standard ambulance features a rail gear system that allows it to travel on railway tracks and roads
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Photo of the Week: A Fla. EMS ValentineFriday February 13th, 2026

Tampa Fire Rescue marked Valentine’s Day with a set of lighthearted, fire and EMS-themed cards with playful puns
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DHS shutdown could strain FEMA disaster relief if major catastrophe hits, officials warnFriday February 13th, 2026

FEMA says it can continue emergency response early in a shutdown, but prolonged funding gaps could disrupt planning with state and local partners
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Pa. FD secures $1.2M to launch mobile integrated health programFriday February 13th, 2026

The funding will help Meadville expand paramedic training, add telehealth tools and reduce unnecessary ambulance transports to the ER
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Ill. FD adds military-grade tourniquet to treat severe bleedingFriday February 13th, 2026

The Naperville Fire Department is the first in the Edward Hospital EMS system to carry the SAM junctional tourniquet
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Ohio launches drone first responder pilot at 9 locations across stateFriday February 13th, 2026

The year-long program will deploy remotely launched drones to 911 scenes to provide live video, boost responder safety and potentially deliver critical medical supplies
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N.Y. EMS deploys body-worn cameras to boost safety and trustThursday February 12th, 2026

Newark-Arcadia Emergency Medical Services says the new program will improve documentation, strengthen training and enhance provider and patient safety
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Conn. paramedics, firefighters recognized for saving 6-year-old in respiratory distressThursday February 12th, 2026

New Haven AMR paramedics and firefighters were recognized for rapid CPR, airway management and medication administration for a child in life-threatening respiratory distress from a severe asthma attack
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Watch: Person hitches ride on back of Wash. ambulanceThursday February 12th, 2026

Early morning drivers on eastbound I-90 alerted paramedics after spotting a person clinging to the outside of a moving Spokane AMR ambulance
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