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N.M. alternative response unit loses behavioral health manager amid staffing concerns
The resignation of Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit manager leaves the program with five employees as concerns grow over staffing cuts, reduced…
Md. city, county propose joint funding for new EMS unit
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County officials are proposing a jointly funded peak-time medic unit to handle growing EMS demand
'Setting the standard': Okla. city diverts over 6,000 mental health 911 calls in first year of program
Tulsa's partnership between the 911 center and mental health clinicians diverted thousands of crisis calls, saving time and reducing unnecessary emergency calls
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