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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…
Iowa voters overwhelmingly approve EMS taxing district
Mount Vernon-Lisbon area voters approved a new property tax levy with 92% support to fund additional full-time EMS staff, maintain paramedic coverage…
Wis. FD adds 10th ambulance to meet rising EMS demand
Madison's Medic 1 will operate from downtown Fire Station 1, where nearly 3,800 EMS calls last year were handled by ambulances responding…
Honolulu expands EMS, police program for severe behavioral health crises
The MH3 program allows EMS, healthcare providers and police to connect people experiencing severe mental illness or substance use crises with involuntary…
San Francisco firefighters empty garbage truck to rescue man trapped inside
San Francisco firefighters spent nearly three hours searching through a garbage truck before rescuing a man and transporting him to a trauma…
Fired Wash. firefighters, EMTs take COVID-19 vaccine mandate case to Supreme Court
Former Bellingham firefighters, EMTs, police officers and other city employees fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate are asking the U.S. Supreme…
'It's part of never forgetting': FDNY honors 36 members who died from 9/11-related illnesses
The FDNY added 36 names to its World Trade Center Memorial Wall, bringing to 438 the number of fire and EMS members…
Ind. ends routine ambulance diversions from crowded EDs
Hospitals can now divert ambulances only during disasters or critical infrastructure failures as Indiana seeks to reduce delays in patient care and…