Worker killed, another injured in Calif. tunnel collapse
April 15, 2026
Fire officials said one worker died and another was hospitalized after a tunnel collapsed at the Canyon Tunnel Project worksite in Stanislaus County
N.Y. to mandate dash cameras in all 'emergency ambulance service vehicles' other than ambulances
April 15, 2026
A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability
Ohio city council fast-tracks vote to purchase EMS equipment
April 15, 2026
North Ridgeville City officials approved the purchase of powered cots and automated CPR devices to replace aging gear
At least 19 injured in 70-vehicle pileup on Colo. interstate
April 15, 2026
A roughly 70-vehicle pileup on snowy Interstate 70 west of Denver shut down eastbound lanes in Clear Creek County
Md. city council advances plan to end collective bargaining for FFs, medics and most city workers
April 15, 2026
Critics say repealing union rights for Salisbury police, firefighters and other employees could deepen staffing shortages and threaten public safety as city leaders cite mounting financial strain
Man steals ambulance during welfare check, leads Wis. deputies on chase
April 15, 2026
Authorities say a Barry County man asked for medical help, then drove off in a Green County EMS ambulance and led deputies on an 11.5-mile pursuit before being arrested
Mass. paramedics credited with saving 6 in house fire
April 14, 2026
Two Billerica paramedics spotted flames at a Lowell home, alerted dispatchers and helped wake residents, allowing all six to escape without injury
Mass. fire apparatus receives EMS equipment upgrades
April 14, 2026
The Chicopee Fire Department’s fire apparatus and reserve rigs will now carry expanded EMS gear to treat respiratory distress, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies and other critical injuries
2 injured when tractor-trailer slams into N.J. building
April 14, 2026
A truck crashed into a mixed-use building in Clifton, injuring two people and leaving the damaged structure too unstable to enter
College professor named Colo. EMS instructor of the year
April 13, 2026
Aims Community College Professor of Emergency Medical and Paramedic Services, Kristie Skala, uses realistic simulations to prepare students for the field as paramedic shortages continue to grow