April 9, 2026
The Grapevine City Council approved a $325,000 first-responder squad truck and the closing of Engine 1, saying the shift matches rising EMS demand
April 9, 2026
A roof failure triggered a progressive collapse across all seven levels of a parking garage under construction, officials said, as crews work to safely search the unstable structure
April 8, 2026
A tanker carrying sodium hydroxide exploded at Carolina Beverage Group,prompting a federal investigation
April 8, 2026
Badger EMS, a student group at UW-Madison, wants to handle lower-acuity campus calls, saying the program would expand hands-on experience while easing demand on local ambulances
April 8, 2026
Grapevine city leaders say a smaller squad unit will better handle rising EMS calls, while firefighters warn the change could impact fire response capabilities
April 8, 2026
EMS crews could see longer transports and fewer local resources as rural hospitals weigh service reductions under a new federal funding program
April 7, 2026
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
April 7, 2026
A cybersecurity incident knocked out key systems, canceling chemotherapy appointments, closing pharmacies and pushing Brockton Hospital to divert ambulances while staff switch to paper records
April 7, 2026
The state will send grant funding to rescue squads and fire departments, including agencies in Bristol, Piney Flats, Johnson City and Kingsport, to help buy equipment
April 7, 2026
A van erupted in flames beneath Interstate 5 in Portland after a crash, trapping six injured people inside until firefighters and a bystander pulled them to safety