/news EMS News en-US Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:41:40 GMT /fatal-incidents/bring-ladders-all-units-radio-calls-reveal-urgent-rescue-efforts-during-deadly-mass-assisted-living-fire Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:41:40 GMT /fatal-incidents/bring-ladders-all-units-radio-calls-reveal-urgent-rescue-efforts-during-deadly-mass-assisted-living-fire /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:26:08 GMT /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime /9-11/nyc-council-orders-probe-into-9-11-ground-zero-toxin-reports The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:10:32 GMT /9-11/nyc-council-orders-probe-into-9-11-ground-zero-toxin-reports /legal/human-smugglers-exploit-ambulance-access-at-border-crossings U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:32:57 GMT /legal/human-smugglers-exploit-ambulance-access-at-border-crossings /escaping-violent-encounters/calif-firefighter-paramedic-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-during-medical-call The Sacramento paramedic was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:18:36 GMT /escaping-violent-encounters/calif-firefighter-paramedic-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-during-medical-call /legal/colo-paramedic-charged-with-manslaughter-after-sedating-restraining-man Edward McClure, who was fired by AMR in December 2024, is also accused of falsifying the patient care report Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:50:35 GMT /legal/colo-paramedic-charged-with-manslaughter-after-sedating-restraining-man /active-shooter/suspect-kills-2-women-in-ky-church-after-shooting-state-trooper A Kentucky state trooper was shot during a traffic stop before the suspect attacked Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two and wounding two others Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:45:33 GMT /active-shooter/suspect-kills-2-women-in-ky-church-after-shooting-state-trooper /community-paramedicine/ariz-citys-care-unit-reduces-police-involvement-in-crisis-calls Three years in, Flagstaff’s alternative response CARE Unit has decreased ER transports and police involvement in crisis calls Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT /community-paramedicine/ariz-citys-care-unit-reduces-police-involvement-in-crisis-calls /ems-management/mo-county-unveils-new-ems-station The new Buchanan County EMS station features enhanced safety measures, including rapid closing doors, secure surveillance and storm rooms Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT /ems-management/mo-county-unveils-new-ems-station /ems-grant-center/pa-senators-secure-grant-funding-for-ems-all-terrain-vehicles Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS in West Chester will receive a new grant-funded all-terrain vehicle to help first responders reach patients in difficult-to-access areas Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT /ems-grant-center/pa-senators-secure-grant-funding-for-ems-all-terrain-vehicles /fatal-incidents/bring-ladders-all-units-radio-calls-reveal-urgent-rescue-efforts-during-deadly-mass-assisted-living-fire Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:41:40 GMT /fatal-incidents/bring-ladders-all-units-radio-calls-reveal-urgent-rescue-efforts-during-deadly-mass-assisted-living-fire /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:26:08 GMT /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime /9-11/nyc-council-orders-probe-into-9-11-ground-zero-toxin-reports The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:10:32 GMT /9-11/nyc-council-orders-probe-into-9-11-ground-zero-toxin-reports /ems-management/ind-fire-department-targets-non-emergent-ems-calls-from-care-facilities-with-new-fee-structure Westfield will begin charging for non-emergent responses, such as lift assists without injury, to help reduce unnecessary strain on EMS resources Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:04:32 GMT /ems-management/ind-fire-department-targets-non-emergent-ems-calls-from-care-facilities-with-new-fee-structure /fatal-incidents/man-19-dies-after-falling-into-meat-grinder-at-burrito-factory As the man was cleaning the industrial food processor, it turned on unexpectedly, police said Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:55:46 GMT /fatal-incidents/man-19-dies-after-falling-into-meat-grinder-at-burrito-factory /legal/n-j-emt-fired-after-allegedly-stealing-from-patient After performing an initial assessment, Antoni Simmons, 44, allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from the patient's purse Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:22:28 GMT /legal/n-j-emt-fired-after-allegedly-stealing-from-patient /legal/human-smugglers-exploit-ambulance-access-at-border-crossings U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:32:57 GMT /legal/human-smugglers-exploit-ambulance-access-at-border-crossings /whole-blood/cleveland-ems-launches-whole-blood-program The on-scene blood transfusion initiative is the first of its kind among major cities in Ohio Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:01:38 GMT /whole-blood/cleveland-ems-launches-whole-blood-program /escaping-violent-encounters/calif-firefighter-paramedic-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-during-medical-call The Sacramento paramedic was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:18:36 GMT /escaping-violent-encounters/calif-firefighter-paramedic-seriously-injured-after-being-attacked-during-medical-call /fatal-incidents/ky-paramedics-co-detector-scrutinized-after-fatal-apartment-gas-leak A Lexington man died and 11 others were injured after a suspected gas leak at Oxford Circle Apartments, where a paramedic’s monitor failed to detect carbon monoxide hours earlier Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:54:01 GMT /fatal-incidents/ky-paramedics-co-detector-scrutinized-after-fatal-apartment-gas-leak /bleeding-control/stop-the-bleed-program-tops-5-million-trainees-expanding-bystander-emergency-skills-worldwide The initiative has equipped bystanders across 141 countries and all 50 states with the skills to stop life-threatening hemorrhage before EMS arrival Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:05:13 GMT /bleeding-control/stop-the-bleed-program-tops-5-million-trainees-expanding-bystander-emergency-skills-worldwide /memorial/hundreds-honor-fallen-mo-paramedic-with-bike-ride-fundraiser More than 300 motorcyclists participated in a memorial ride for Kansas City Paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient in April Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:16:57 GMT /memorial/hundreds-honor-fallen-mo-paramedic-with-bike-ride-fundraiser /photo-of-the-week-texas-motorcycle-paramedics Austin-Travis County EMS Motor Medics participate in advanced motorcycle training to improve response during crowded events Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:39:30 GMT /photo-of-the-week-texas-motorcycle-paramedics /fatal-incidents/l-a-man-killed-in-pit-bull-attack-after-dogs-block-responding-paramedics When authorities arrived on scene, the man was laying bloodied in the backyard and guarded by the dogs who attacked him Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:19:35 GMT /fatal-incidents/l-a-man-killed-in-pit-bull-attack-after-dogs-block-responding-paramedics /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant The grant funds a proactive approach to buprenorphine and leave-behind naloxone efforts Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:55:20 GMT /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture Calls mount for change after Paramedic Wesley England dies after a high-stress EMS shift Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:38:58 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture /legal/insider-analysis-ems-trust-shaken-as-emts-double-kidnapping-leads-to-lawsuit A Connecticut EMT’s repeated kidnappings spark legal action and renewed calls for mandatory EMS background checks to protect public safety and trust Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:22:13 GMT /legal/insider-analysis-ems-trust-shaken-as-emts-double-kidnapping-leads-to-lawsuit /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress EMS Counts Act proposes federal classification for EMS-fire cross-trained personnel Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:14:51 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress /patient-handling/insider-analysis-dropped-patient-lawsuit-prompts-ems-to-refocus-on-lifting-basics Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:24:20 GMT /patient-handling/insider-analysis-dropped-patient-lawsuit-prompts-ems-to-refocus-on-lifting-basics /line-of-duty-death-lodd/insider-analysis-remembering-kansas-city-paramedic-stabbed-in-the-line-of-duty Graham Hoffman’s death underscores the unpredictable risks and the need for stronger safety measures in EMS Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:32:08 GMT /line-of-duty-death-lodd/insider-analysis-remembering-kansas-city-paramedic-stabbed-in-the-line-of-duty /ems-products/software/pstrax-partners-with-life-assist-to-streamline-inventory-management By integrating their systems, agencies can seamlessly connect Life-Assist’s extensive product catalog with the PSTrax Procurement feature within its Supplies Module, eliminating inefficiencies in purchasing and supply chain management Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:34:04 GMT /ems-products/software/pstrax-partners-with-life-assist-to-streamline-inventory-management /bleeding-control/stop-the-bleed-program-tops-5-million-trainees-expanding-bystander-emergency-skills-worldwide The initiative has equipped bystanders across 141 countries and all 50 states with the skills to stop life-threatening hemorrhage before EMS arrival Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:05:13 GMT /bleeding-control/stop-the-bleed-program-tops-5-million-trainees-expanding-bystander-emergency-skills-worldwide /ems-products/communications/at-t-contributes-200-000-to-support-communities-affected-by-texas-floods AT&T is contributing to flood relief efforts, matching employee donations and providing additional connectivity support Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:16:24 GMT /ems-products/communications/at-t-contributes-200-000-to-support-communities-affected-by-texas-floods