Veteran paramedic, EMS leader helps Pa. FD in transition
June 11, 2026
After 24 years with WellSpan Health, paramedic and emergency management leader Chris Krichten is helping build Manheim Township’s department
Mass. firefighters rescue injured tree worker trapped 100 feet up
June 11, 2026
Southborough firefighters used technical rescue skills to free the injured man from a tree before he was airlifted to a hospital
Wis. health system lands $65K grant to train future paramedics
June 11, 2026
A Wisconsin Fast Forward grant will fund a free EMT-to-paramedic training program designed to address workforce shortages in the Beloit area
LODD: Ind. fire chief dies after responding to lift-assist call
June 11, 2026
Seelyville Fire Chief Harold Osborn died after a cardiovascular event hours after responding to an EMS call
Colo. Medicaid to reimburse EMS for treatment in place, alternative transport
June 10, 2026
New legislation will reimburse EMS agencies for treatment in place, telemedicine-supported care and transport to alternative destinations
'Staffing doesn't meet the need': Calif. FF/paramedic earns more than $1M in overtime over 3 years
June 10, 2026
A San Jose fire engineer collected more than $1 million in overtime pay since 2023 as staffing shortages, rising call volume and paramedic vacancies continue to drive overtime costs
Md. ambulance involved in 5-vehicle collision
June 10, 2026
EMS personnel, a patient and three other people were hospitalized after a Harford County crash
5 decontaminated, 1 hospitalized after N.J. university chemical spill, fire
June 10, 2026
Five people were decontaminated after an accidental chemical spill involving chlorine, bromine and hydrochloric acid sparked a fire at Stockton University
Ill. grants fund equipment purchases for fire, EMS agencies
June 10, 2026
Fire departments and EMS providers across west-central Illinois received funding through the Illinois Small Equipment Grant Program
National Registry seeks feedback on continuing education policy updates
June 9, 2026
The proposed changes would clarify continuing education requirements, documentation standards and accepted education sources for EMS certification, recertification and reentry pathways