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Woman accused of killing Mo. firefighter/paramedic to undergo competency exam
Shanetta Bossell, charged with fatally stabbing Kansas City Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman in an ambulance, will undergo an evaluation to determine her competency…
5 killed after Amazon cargo jet overruns runway at Miami airport
An Amazon cargo Boeing 767 traveled about 1,300 feet beyond the runway, striking vehicles and killing five people as federal investigators examine…
Senate candidate meets with N.H. EMS to address low reimbursement rates
Scott Brown told Cheshire EMS providers he would prioritize Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement reform as ambulance services struggle with payments that fall…
25 years after 9/11, fight continues over NYC Ground Zero toxin records
As deaths from 9/11-related illnesses surpass 6,000, advocates are pressing New York City to release decades-old records detailing air quality and toxic…
Calif. geriatric EDs linked to fewer hospital admissions, deaths
Research found older adults treated in geriatric emergency departments were less likely to be hospitalized or die within 30 days than similar…
Study: Toxic dust, PTSD may accelerate brain aging in 9/11 first responders
Research on World Trade Center responders found PTSD and prolonged Ground Zero exposure were associated with signs of accelerated brain aging
Life Flight Network opens first air medical training center in Idaho
The new 10,000-square-foot Clinical Center of Excellence in Meridian will provide simulation, procedural and aircraft training for flight nurses, paramedics and respiratory…
Va. EMS sees nearly 50% drop in overdose calls since 2022
Richmond Ambulance Authority reported overdose calls fell from 1,991 in 2022 to 1,042 in 2025 as officials point to naloxone access, education…
Minnesota looks to boost bystander CPR rates
Minnesota ranks among the lowest states for bystander CPR despite strong cardiac arrest survival rates, prompting efforts to overcome fear and get…
Retired N.Y. FF/EMT creates first-responder-themed obstacle challenge
The three-mile Strength to Serve Challenge features 30 firefighter, EMS, police and 911-inspired obstacles, including hose hauls, victim drags, CPR and extrication…
Photo of the Week: University of Michigan funds FD ambulance
The University of Michigan funded the $346,000 ambulance, which will provide additional EMS capacity in Ann Arbor year-round
Fla. paramedic dies after cardiac arrest, gives final gift through organ donation
Marion County Fire Rescue Paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy was honored with an Honor Walk after his family chose organ donation following his…