Fire-EMS
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Steps to implementing unified command, staging and access learned from the Route 91 Harvest Festival attack
Mislabeling public safety K9s creates confusion, liability and access issues during high-stakes deployments
Laura Russell’s first hurricane activation as a paramedic turned into a fight for survival as levees broke and chaos spread
Backed by voters, the ALS-equipped unit will boost EMS coverage, reduce fire engine deployments, and expand data-driven emergency care as Paso Robles grows
Clarkston’s EMS levy failed, the first defeat in its history, leaving ambulance funding uncertain beyond 2025
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
Tucker submitted his resignation Nov. 5, a day after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s win
The MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff, igniting a fire and causing injuries near Louisville’s airport
Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded trucks and safety features
Boardman Medic 71 was offline on Oct. 31 due to low staffing, as the fire chief cites ongoing shortages after a $6.1M levy failed
Pittsburgh EMS and firefighters executed coordinated rope and ladder operations to remove 29 passengers from two stalled rail cars
Over 100 agencies ran preparedness exercises at Amon G. Carter Stadium and 14 other sites, testing communication and active-threat response ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds
Expanding access, strengthening infrastructure, and empowering Rural EMS through federal legislation
Wrightsville Firefighter Chad Wombles’ right hand and left thumb were severed in an unprovoked attack before a police officer fatally shot the attacker
The Springville Fire Department will use the AFG money for new EMS equipment and to strengthen emergency response capabilities
A proposed plan would include the Floyd County Fire Territory, creating a stable, county-run EMS division by 2027
A separation agreement shows Fort Worth will pay outgoing Chief Jim Davis nearly $100K as he drops potential claims, including age discrimination and whistleblower allegations
Among those recognized were a firefighter/paramedic who saved an infant from a blaze and an EMS sergeant who provided lifesaving aid while off duty on vacation
After Fort Worth Chief Jim Davis resigned, his lawyer argued the firefighters’ union impeded safety fixes by resisting a NIOSH review
SAFER and AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce 911 response times and launch a wellness program
A carpenter fell to his death while working on the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing project, linking Penn Station to new Hudson River rail tunnels
Haines City firefighters say a 79-year-old man became combative during treatment and produced a firearm
Organizations say the ongoing shutdown has left federal firefighters working without pay, blocked vital fire and EMS grants, and cut Medicare ambulance reimbursements
A former Nashville paramedic claims the city failed to accommodate his PTSD after a 2022 multi-fatality incident and retaliated when he sought help
Arlington Fire Department, AMR Arlington and Medical City Arlington have launched a Whole Blood Program, allowing paramedics to give transfusions in the field
The Rainbow City partnership will provide comprehensive medical oversight and protocol development, along with access to nationally recognized CEUs for all EMS providers
Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis steps down after being placed on administrative leave amid firefighter union concerns over the MedStar merger and ambulance duty requirements
Eight children were among those injured in the Bladensburg hit-and-run crash
The Reading Fire Department recognized crews for reviving a cardiac arrest patient, rescuing a woman as flames closed in, advocating rapid hospital care and responding to a colleague’s medical emergency
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