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1 dead, 2 missing after Philadelphia parking garage collapse
A roof failure triggered a progressive collapse across all seven levels of a parking garage under construction, officials said, as crews work…
Chemical tanker explosion at N.C. beverage plant kills 1, injures 1
A tanker carrying sodium hydroxide exploded at Carolina Beverage Group,prompting a federal investigation
Wis. university students propose campus EMS program for low-acuity calls
Badger EMS, a student group at UW-Madison, wants to handle lower-acuity campus calls, saying the program would expand hands-on experience while easing…
Texas council considers purchasing EMS response rig as fire engine replacement debate continues
Grapevine city leaders say a smaller squad unit will better handle rising EMS calls, while firefighters warn the change could impact fire…
Rural hospitals face cuts as funding shifts threaten emergency care access
EMS crews could see longer transports and fewer local resources as rural hospitals weigh service reductions under a new federal funding program
Wash. FD becomes test for university's pre-med expansion
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to…
Ambulances diverted after cyberattack hits Mass. hospital
A cybersecurity incident knocked out key systems, canceling chemotherapy appointments, closing pharmacies and pushing Brockton Hospital to divert ambulances while staff switch…
Tenn. awards $5 million in rescue squad grants to 115 agencies
The state will send grant funding to rescue squads and fire departments, including agencies in Bristol, Piney Flats, Johnson City and Kingsport,…
6 trapped in burning van in Wash. crash
A van erupted in flames beneath Interstate 5 in Portland after a crash, trapping six injured people inside until firefighters and a…
Ohio bill would require ambulance service statewide, target rural coverage gaps
The proposal would require local governments to ensure ambulance coverage and offer incentives for those that consolidate services with other entities
Driver strikes parade crowd at La. Lao New Year event, injuring about 15
Approximately 15 people were hurt, some seriously, when an impaired driver hit revelers during a Lao New Year parade, prompting a large…
Off-duty Ore. clinicians perform CPR for 15 minutes during cardiac arrest at Bruce Springsteen concert
In Portland, an off-duty cardiologist and former nurse practitioner provided about 15 minutes of CPR after a man collapsed, highlighting the challenges…