Wis. community paramedics targets falls among older adults
June 17, 2026
With falls accounting for one in five EMS calls in Wausau, community paramedics are helping older adults stay safe at home
Conn. company uses AI, VR to train future EMTs, paramedics
June 17, 2026
East Hartford-based VRSim is using artificial intelligence avatars and virtual reality scenarios to help EMT and paramedic students prepare for unpredictable real-world emergencies
Bystanders rush to save passengers in Texas jet crash
June 17, 2026
A business jet carrying six people crashed and caught fire on a highway near Laredo, prompting dramatic rescue efforts by bystanders
1 dead, 4 hurt in explosion at Miami Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility
June 16, 2026
One person was killed after an explosion sparked a fire at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility used to fuel and maintain department vehicles
Giving Tuesday campaign funds blood warmers, coolers for Ala. EMS crews
June 16, 2026
New blood warmers and coolers purchased through a Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation campaign will allow paramedics to administer whole blood to trauma patients
Audit finds Iowa EMS improperly spent over $15K on private parties
June 16, 2026
A state audit found Lansing EMS made improper or unsupported payments, prompting recommendations for stronger financial oversight
FEMA announces $420M in grants for emergency management
June 16, 2026
Funding will support emergency response capabilities and emergency operations centers nationwide
When the spreadsheet meets the siren: How CMS’s Proposed GEMT Rule could reshape EMS funding
June 15, 2026
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness
FDNY unveils memorial wall for retired 9/11 responders
June 15, 2026
The new World Trade Center Retired Responders Memorial Wall honors 154 retired FDNY members who assisted in rescue and recovery efforts after Sept. 11 and later died from WTC-related illnesses
'Exactly why this program matters': Ind. medics reunited with first whole blood patient
June 15, 2026
A Westfield Fire Department blood drive brought together the first patient treated through the program with the paramedics who helped deliver lifesaving blood after a serious crash