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2 hospitalized after Li-ion battery explosion at Tenn. manufacturing plant
Cleveland firefighters and a medical helicopter responded to Amaero Advanced Materials after an industrial explosion
MP Cloud Technologies Announces AdvanceClaim IQ — the EMS Industry's First Patented, Fully Agentic AI Revenue Cycle Management Platform
Launching Q2–Q3 2026, ACIQ reads ePCR narratives, codes claims with transparent reasoning, and supports EMS billing teams without replacing them
Maine FD launches EMS-only paramedic pilot program as fire calls decrease
The Bangor Fire Department’s EMS-only pilot program is aimed at handling a rising EMS call volume while keeping firefighters available for fire…
Report warns possible closure of 99 hospitals could stretch EMS even thinner across the South
A new report warns that cuts tied to the Big Beautiful Bill could push nearly 100 rural hospitals toward closure, increasing transport…
Hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship sends Americans to biocontainment quarantine units
18 Americans are being monitored at specialized infectious disease facilities after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius
$725K grant helps Ariz. FD purchase 35 chest compression devices
Mesa Fire and Medical will use a federal grant to improve patient care and crew safety during ambulance transports
Improving outcomes, together: Demers celebrates crews during EMS Week
Demers Ambulances will participate in EMS Week May 17-23, 2026, with individual giveaways and interactive engagement to bring meaningful recognition to first…
'Rosco' helps N.Y. EMTs, paramedics through the toughest calls
A Goldendoodle therapy dog with AMR Western New York, supports EMTs and paramedics coping with trauma, stress and burnout in one of…
Pa. boosts EMS funding as agencies face rising costs
State health officials highlighted millions in EMS investments supporting equipment, recruitment and tuition assistance as EMS struggles with staffing and operational costs
Former acting FEMA chief gets another shot at leading agency
Cameron Hamilton, who was fired after defending FEMA’s role in disaster response, would take over an agency facing staffing losses, reform pressure
Cruise ship passengers quarantined after hantavirus outbreak, sent home for monitoring
Passengers from the MV Hondius were flown home to more than 20 countries after a hantavirus outbreak linked to three deaths and…
Report: Trump-appointed FEMA review council proposes vast changes to federal disaster support
The review includes stricter thresholds for federal disaster declarations, direct state payments within 30 days and one-time survivor aid in place of…