Free Narcan vending machines launch in Mich. county to address overdose rates
April 12, 2026
Muskegon County health officials hope expanding access to overdose-reversal kits at hospitals and public health sites will save lives
Pa. 'Blue Envelope' program helps first responders aid drivers with autism
April 12, 2026
Jefferson Health’s Blue Envelope program is expanding to Luzerne County, giving drivers on the autism spectrum a tool to help make traffic stops safer and less stressful
Mobile sim lab helps Neb. first responders with EMS training
April 11, 2026
A mobile simulation lab run by the Omaha Fire Department and Creighton University is bringing hands-on paramedic training directly to crews across the city
NYC lawmaker calls for state probe into 9/11 Ground Zero toxins records
April 11, 2026
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is urging state officials to search for long-sought documents, as survivors and first responders continue to seek answers about what government agencies knew
Axon tackles public safety's data overload with three new AI tools
April 10, 2026
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
13 injured in R.I. chemical plant explosion
April 10, 2026
Officials say hazards have been neutralized at the East Providence facility, where a machinery blast triggered a mass casualty response
LODD: Pa. EMT dies after medical emergency while on duty
April 10, 2026
EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, died after suffering a medical emergency at the Dover Area Ambulance Club station
Off-duty FDNY EMT rescues residents from burning home
April 10, 2026
After spotting smoke, EMT Ryan O’Reilly rushed into a burning house and helped multiple occupants escape before flames engulfed the structure
Ind. FD launches program to divert non-emergency 911 calls to nurses
April 10, 2026
In Terre Haute, where call volume is rising and about 20% are non-urgent, the Crosswalk to Care program connects low-acuity callers to nurse-guided care, easing strain on EMS
Woman faces felony charges after punching Ohio paramedic during call
April 9, 2026
An Akron paramedic was punched in the face during a call when family members objected to a patient not being taken to the hospital