N.M. officials: 3 dead, 18 first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance
May 20, 2026
Hazmat teams were called to the scene, which Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said likely involved narcotics
Mich. sheriff's office launches whole blood program
May 20, 2026
Genesee County paramedic deputies can now administer blood transfusions in the field to patients suffering life-threatening blood loss
Iowa first responders rescue woman pinned by boulder
May 20, 2026
Independence first responders used specialized equipment to free a woman whose legs were trapped by a shifting boulder
EMS for Children Day to spotlight pediatric readiness during 2026 EMS Week
May 20, 2026
The May 20 observance will recognize EMS clinicians who care for children and feature a free webinar on pediatric spinal motion restriction
EMS Compact recognizes 400K clinicians as multistate practice reaches all 50 states
May 20, 2026
Many clinicians are already using Compact-state licensure to support interstate work, disaster response and cross-border service
When Seconds Matter: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act
May 19, 2026
How PPAEMA and DEA guidance support secure, accountable medication management for EMS
EMS chief among those hospitalized after fatal Maine lumber mill explosion
May 19, 2026
Eight first responders and mill workers remain hospitalized after a fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber that killed a Morrill firefighter
Calif. ambulance service marks EMS Week with look back at White House 'thank you'
May 19, 2026
Hall Ambulance highlighted its 1975 launch of paramedic-level care and its role supporting President Gerald Ford’s visit
Conn. EMS agencies expand whole blood use for trauma calls
May 19, 2026
Connecticut EMS crews are using whole blood transfusions in the field to improve survival for critically injured trauma patients.
Ky. EMS crew injured in fatal ambulance crash
May 19, 2026
Kentucky State Police said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt when his truck crossed the center line and struck a Perry County ambulance