Photo of the Week: National EMS Memorial Service
July 31, 2026
Pittsburgh EMS joined agencies nationwide in Arlington to honor fallen EMS providers
'More than just a fire scene': Mich. fire chief recounts discovering slain family inside burning home
July 31, 2026
Grand Haven Township Fire Chief Shawn Schrader said his crews shifted from rescue and fire suppression to preserving a crime scene
Mich. FD uses grant to fund tuition for 131 future EMTs, paramedics
July 31, 2026
A $328,000 state grant will cover tuition for 131 Oakland Community College EMS students as West Bloomfield works to strengthen workforce
'Tis but a flesh wound': Mont. hiker impaled by trekking pole hikes 10 miles to avoid medevac bill
July 30, 2026
A Montana nurse impaled by his trekking pole skipped a helicopter rescue and hiked 10 miles off Granite Peak before doctors removed the pole at a hospital
Colo. firefighter/patamedic critically injured in 50-foot fall during training
July 30, 2026
West Metro firefighter and technical rescue instructor was critically injured after falling during a high-angle rescue training exercise
Trump plans White House honor for lifeguard who rescued boy from rough surf
July 30, 2026
A California lifeguard battled powerful waves to save a boy swept into the ocean, prompting praise from President Donald Trump
EMS crews handle numerous patients during Iowa race
July 30, 2026
MEDIC EMS responded to 32 calls, deployed 22 ambulances and transported seven runners as injuries kept crews busy during the Bix 7
Va. county approves vehicle tax cut for fire, rescue volunteers
July 29, 2026
Volunteers who log at least 200 hours will pay $1 per $100 of assessed vehicle value as Montgomery County works to improve retention
Pentagon to test separate EMS reimbursement for prehospital blood
July 29, 2026
The 5-year TRICARE project will reimburse eligible ground and air ambulance providers for blood products and transfusion services beginning in 2027
Mich. city approves $109K EMS consulting contract for ambulance division
July 29, 2026
The two-year agreement will be paid for with Flint fire department funds and supports training, quality assurance and CAAS accreditation