N.H. expands mental health support for volunteer first responders
July 16, 2026
New Hampshire has become the first state to extend its employee assistance program to volunteer firefighters, EMTs and other first responders
Ala. county restores ambulance service after funding crisis
July 16, 2026
State funding has restored Greene County EMS, but local leaders say a long-term funding solution is still needed
Md. paramedic killed in Baltimore motorcycle crash
July 16, 2026
Kevin Wells, a critical care transport paramedic and longtime EMS mentor, was killed while riding home after an overnight shift
Ore. EMT sues after being fired for turning off ambulance cameras
July 15, 2026
A former Metro West EMT alleges she was fired after disabling cameras that recorded patients inside ambulances without their knowledge
The 160% mirage: Why every EMS leader should read the Elevance Ambulance Report
July 15, 2026
“The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.”
1 dead, 3 missing, 16 rescued after pontoon boat sinks off San Francisco
July 15, 2026
Rescuers pulled people from San Francisco Bay after a three-deck pontoon boat sank during a family memorial service
Woman accused of stabbing Tenn. paramedic with used needle
July 15, 2026
Nashville police said the patient assaulted a paramedic during transport, fled the ambulance and later struck an officer
Lack of volunteers leads Pa. ambulance service to close
July 14, 2026
Pleasant Mount Emergency Services will end operations as volunteer shortages and financial challenges force the rural ambulance service
Calif. FD plans $764K community paramedicine pilot program
July 14, 2026
San Jose firefighter/paramedics will help patients with chronic illness, mental health, substance use and housing needs avoid repeated emergency calls
Former Ky. ambulance director indicted on fraud charges
July 14, 2026
Michael Burling faces six felony counts alleging he misused Elliott County ambulance service funds and falsified records