News
Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.| Mich. sheriff's office launches whole blood program | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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Genesee County paramedic deputies can now administer blood transfusions in the field to patients suffering life-threatening blood loss |
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| Iowa first responders rescue woman pinned by boulder | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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Independence first responders used specialized equipment to free a woman whose legs were trapped by a shifting boulder |
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| EMS for Children Day to spotlight pediatric readiness during 2026 EMS Week | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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The May 20 observance will recognize EMS clinicians who care for children and feature a free webinar on pediatric spinal motion restriction |
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| EMS Compact recognizes 400K clinicians as multistate practice reaches all 50 states | Wednesday May 20th, 2026 |
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Many clinicians are already using Compact-state licensure to support interstate work, disaster response and cross-border service |
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| When Seconds Matter: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act | Tuesday May 19th, 2026 |
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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 explosion | Tuesday May 19th, 2026 |
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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 |
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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 calls | Tuesday May 19th, 2026 |
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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 crash | Tuesday May 19th, 2026 |
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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 nationwide | Monday May 18th, 2026 |
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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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