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July 23, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

'A chance at a second life': Phoenix firefighter donates kidney to FF husband

Maddy Geer donated a kidney to her firefighter husband after he developed stage 5 kidney failure

July 23, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Off-duty Mo. paramedics save 6-year-old after water park near-drowning

The St. Francois County responders performed CPR for about six minutes before the boy began breathing again

July 23, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Ala. plant ammonia leak sends 4 to hospital

More than 130 employees were evacuated after an ammonia leak at a Tyson Foods facility in Gadsden

July 23, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Texas firefighter contract dispute raises EMS staffing concerns

Fort Worth union leaders say paramedic shortages and proposed staffing cuts could reduce patient care, while the city disputes public safety claims

July 22, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Md. school bus carrying blind students crashes into building

Multiple people suffered minor injuries after a school bus carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind crashed into a building

July 22, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Study: 3% of patients account for 16% of all 911 EMS calls nationwide

Analysis of 9.5 million EMS encounters links frequent 911 use to chronic illness, Medicaid enrollment and gaps in access to primary and…

July 22, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Therapy dog brings comfort and stress relief to Iowa fire, EMS crews

Kooper visits Sioux City fire stations to help firefighters and paramedics cope with job stress, traumatic calls and burnout through simple interactions…

July 21, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Fla. EMS deputy chief arrested in child sex abuse investigation

Authorities arrested a former Manatee County EMS deputy chief after an FBI investigation allegedly linked him to images showing sexual abuse of…

July 21, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

5 die in Ohio river after rescue attempt turns tragic

Authorities said five people drowned after several members of a group entered the Scioto River to rescue a struggling swimmer before becoming…

July 21, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. man accused of stealing ambulance while EMS crew treated patient

Police said a Columbia man climbed into a parked Penn State Life Lion ambulance and drove it several blocks while EMS personnel…

July 20, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

ImageTrend names Chris Cartrett as Chief Executive Officer to accelerate AI-powered growth

ImageTrend announced a leadership transition as the company accelerates AI-powered product development and expands its software platform for EMS, fire, healthcare and…

July 20, 2026 • EMS1 Daily News

2 injured by incendiary device outside NYC federal building

Two people suffered minor injuries after an incendiary device was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza, prompting a terrorism task force investigation

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