EMS1 Daily News

The state approved expanding the Riverside Fire Authority program countywide, allowing transport of eligible patients directly to Cascade Community Healthcare’s 18-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit instead of a hospital

An EMT driving by rushed in to help rescue residents from the burning Longview duplex

Two EMTs suffered head and facial injuries, while three colleagues were hurt forcing entry to reach them during the chaotic response

Muskegon County health officials hope expanding access to overdose-reversal kits at hospitals and public health sites will save lives

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

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

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 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

Officials say hazards have been neutralized at the East Providence facility, where a machinery blast triggered a mass casualty response

EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, died after suffering a medical emergency at the Dover Area Ambulance Club station

After spotting smoke, EMT Ryan O’Reilly rushed into a burning house and helped multiple occupants escape before flames engulfed the structure

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

An Akron paramedic was punched in the face during a call when family members objected to a patient not being taken to the hospital

The Hennepin EMS union warns of burnout and a potential exodus as records show paramedics repeatedly falling below minimum staffing levels while 911 calls climb

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

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

A tanker carrying sodium hydroxide exploded at Carolina Beverage Group,prompting a federal investigation

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

Grapevine city leaders say a smaller squad unit will better handle rising EMS calls, while firefighters warn the change could impact fire response capabilities

EMS crews could see longer transports and fewer local resources as rural hospitals weigh service reductions under a new federal funding program