Pa. city approves $2.8M 5-year ambulance contract following hospital closure
April 30, 2026
The agreement aims to stabilize EMS in Chester after Crozer Health’s closure, with VMSC reporting faster response times in its first year
W.Va. fire department adds ambulances to boost EMS response
April 30, 2026
Two new units are already in service, expanding medical response capabilities for Sophia and nearby communities
Mobile medical lab brings lifesaving training to Texas first responders
April 30, 2026
Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
Wash. officials approve $1K fine for 911 lift-assist calls at licensed care facilities
April 29, 2026
The fee is aimed at Bellingham care facilities that call 911 for non-emergency lifts or moves, while keeping fire crews available for medical emergencies
Tenn. county EMS collections remain below budget
April 29, 2026
Cumberland County officials say EMS revenue is improving, but collections remain $656,828 under budget for the fiscal year
Ala. county ends opioid fund contracts, shifts control to boost EMS funding
April 29, 2026
Mobile County officials say the move will direct more settlement dollars to EMS, fire and community overdose response efforts
Moose meat divided among crews after collision with Minn. ambulance
April 29, 2026
The Ely Area Ambulance was transporting a patient to Duluth when it hit a cow moose on Hwy. 169
Iowa FD's whole blood pilot program proves worth with stabbing victim
April 28, 2026
A Des Moines Fire Department paramedic used a blood transfusion system after a stabbing, starting treatment before the patient reached a hospital
Lawsuit accuses former N.C. EMT of taking photos of dying patient
April 28, 2026
The complaint alleges Onslow County failed to properly investigate or secure the EMT’s phone after learning she photographed a critically injured patient who later died
Minn. paramedic pushes for memorial honoring fallen EMS
April 28, 2026
Adam Harvey’s foundation has raised about $50,000 toward a memorial on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds that would include the names of EMS providers who died in the line of…