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Photo of the Week: Calif. off-road ALS rig
The specialized off-road ambulance will deliver advanced life support in remote areas of San Diego County
Victim identified in Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility explosion
Authorities identified a man who was killed in an explosion at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue maintenance facility that also injured four others
Del. county EMS may scale back paramedic sign-on bonuses
After reducing paramedic vacancies and staffing two new EMS stations, Kent County officials are considering returning recruitment bonuses to their previous levels
Mo. EMS agency launches region’s first prehospital blood program
TCAD Paramedics is now carrying blood products on ambulances, allowing crews to begin lifesaving transfusions before patients reach the hospital
Fitch & Associates highlights EMS, 911 leadership milestones
The Spring 2026 Ambulance Service Manager class graduated 41 EMS and public safety professionals, while a 911 workforce study earned international recognition
Wis. community paramedics targets falls among older adults
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
East Hartford-based VRSim is using artificial intelligence avatars and virtual reality scenarios to help EMT and paramedic students prepare for unpredictable real-world…
Bystanders rush to save passengers in Texas jet crash
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
One person was killed after an explosion sparked a fire at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility used to fuel and maintain department…
Giving Tuesday campaign funds blood warmers, coolers for Ala. EMS crews
New blood warmers and coolers purchased through a Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation campaign will allow paramedics to administer whole blood to trauma…
Audit finds Iowa EMS improperly spent over $15K on private parties
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
Funding will support emergency response capabilities and emergency operations centers nationwide