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Colo. firefighter/patamedic critically injured in 50-foot fall during training
West Metro firefighter and technical rescue instructor was critically injured after falling during a high-angle rescue training exercise
Trump plans White House honor for lifeguard who rescued boy from rough surf
A California lifeguard battled powerful waves to save a boy swept into the ocean, prompting praise from President Donald Trump
EMS crews handle numerous patients during Iowa race
MEDIC EMS responded to 32 calls, deployed 22 ambulances and transported seven runners as injuries kept crews busy during the Bix 7
Va. county approves vehicle tax cut for fire, rescue volunteers
Volunteers who log at least 200 hours will pay $1 per $100 of assessed vehicle value as Montgomery County works to improve…
Pentagon to test separate EMS reimbursement for prehospital blood
The 5-year TRICARE project will reimburse eligible ground and air ambulance providers for blood products and transfusion services beginning in 2027
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…