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Mich. city approves $109K EMS consulting contract for ambulance division
The two-year agreement will be paid for with Flint fire department funds and supports training, quality assurance and CAAS accreditation
How a Mo. EMS podcast is using real cases to improve patient care
The new "Patient Playback" podcast, hosted by Dr. David Tan, highlights clinical reasoning, system improvements and the realities of high-acuity calls
Neb. paramedics honored for lifesaving pediatric response
Lincoln Fire and Rescue paramedics were recognized for using the Handtevy app during a critical pediatric emergency
Circus performer shot in neck by arrow during N.Y. county fair
A circus performer was accidentally struck in the neck by an arrow during a crossbow act at the Orange County Fair
37 fallen EMS, air medical providers honored at National EMS Memorial Service
The 2026 Weekend of Honor included a 9,000-mile memorial procession, wreath-laying ceremony and tribute attended by hundreds of colleagues and families
At least 20 hospitalized after 2 days of illness at D.C. youth academy
Fifteen participants reported symptoms, one day after 19 people were hospitalized as investigators continued testing food, water, air and other possible causes
Authorities: Mich. father killed wife, 6 children before setting home on fire
Investigators say a Grand Haven Township man fatally shot his wife and six children before taking his own life and intentionally setting…
3 EMS providers, 17 firefighters injured in NYC 5-alarm fire
The fast-moving Queens fire spread through several century-old wood-frame homes, killing a 78-year-old woman
3 dead, 4 wounded in shooting at Seattle food festival
Gunfire erupted beneath the Space Needle during the Bite of Seattle, wounding four people, including a 2-year-old boy
3 injured in hot air balloon incident at Pa. carnival
Two riders were injured and a worker fell while trying to keep the balloon from being dragged by a gust in Richland…
Ohio city looks to expand community paramedic program
Lakewood officials say the program has reduced repeat EMS calls while helping residents with chronic illnesses and behavioral health needs
Over 24 states sue Trump administration over conditions on disaster funding, grants
The lawsuit challenges election and immigration requirements tied to billions of dollars in FEMA and homeland security grants