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August 5, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

N.Y. EMT arrested after tasing coworker at station

Former Empress EMS EMT Emmanuel Vasquez was immediately terminated and later arrested

August 5, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Record 44% of global workers report significant daily stress, Gallup finds

The latest Gallup workplace report found nearly half of employees experience significant daily stress, underscoring the need for practical resilience strategies

August 5, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Iowa college becomes first in nation approved for Workforce Pell EMT program

Eligible students in Iowa Central Community College's 14-week EMT program can now use federal Pell Grants to help cover tuition

August 5, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Woman, 99, waited 3 hours for police after Wis. dispatchers misclassified 911 call

Two Milwaukee emergency dispatchers were placed on leave as the city reviews its handling of calls reporting the attack

August 4, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

N.J. EMS chief dies after collapsing on duty

Neptune Township EMS Chief Bil Rosen was remembered as an educator, mentor and advocate for first responder mental health

August 4, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Va. city rolls out green-light technology for fire trucks, not ambulances

A new system will give fire trucks priority at intersections, but EMS officials argue the same technology should be used to speed…

August 4, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

AMR settles wrongful death lawsuit over Seattle woman's 10-hour ambulance wait

Legal experts say the confidential agreement limits public insight into a case that prompted concerns about ambulance delays, contractor oversight and accountability

August 4, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

EMT alleges officials told her to ‘lock those lips’ after reporting sexual harassment

A lawsuit claims Woodford County EMS leaders dismissed the EMT's complaints and retaliated after she came forward

August 3, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Watch: Line medics bring EMS to the front lines of Wash. wildfires

Videos highlight the challenges of treating firefighters in rugged terrain with limited access to transport

August 3, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

New EMS benchmarks challenge the industry's focus on response times

The new benchmarking report from AIMHI offers agencies data to compare operations, workforce and patient care performance

August 3, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

W.Va. EMT's trial delayed as court awaits venue ruling in fatal ambulance case

Alyssa Middleton, 19, faces three felony charges after prosecutors say the ambulance she was driving struck John Lucas and dragged him nearly…

August 3, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Wis. fire department equips paramedics with ultrasound for cardiac arrest calls

Lake Geneva fire officials said crews used the handheld technology less than 24 hours after announcing its implementation

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