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8 family members found dead after Mich. house fire
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (514+ words) GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — When firefighters went into the house, smoke was coming from a front window. However, until firefighters started walking out, no one imagined the nightmare inside. “I knew something was wrong,” a neighbor said. “I could see…...
Former Iowa ambulance treasurer pleads guilty to theft
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (291+ words) By Nick HytrekSioux City Journal SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The former treasurer of Oto’s ambulance service pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking money from the department’s account and must repay more than $20,000. Jennifer Weber, 53, of Oto, entered her plea in Woodbury County…...
Teamwork saves cardiac arrest patient at La. festival
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (576+ words) By Ja’kori MadisonThe Advocate LAFAYETTE, La. — More than a dozen first responders were honored Wednesday after working together to save the life of a 70-year-old woman who suffered cardiac arrest during Festival International de Louisiane and left the hospital three…...
Mich. FD stops responding to lower-priority EMS calls
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (197+ words) HARING TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Haring Township has temporarily stopped fire department responses to lower-priority medical calls while officials develop an EMS ordinance and fee structure. Township officials say the proposed ordinance and fee structure are necessary to sustain the service long-term,…...
Mass. fire chief steps down after expired EMT certification surfaces
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (389+ words) GROVELAND, Mass. — Fire Chief Robert Valentine is stepping down from his duties in Groveland after the expiration of his EMT certification surfaced during a bid for a job in Rowley. Groveland Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham said officials were informed by…...
Attorneys for former W.Va. EMT seek new venue in fatal ambulance crash case
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (166+ words) KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — Attorneys have filed motions that could change the date and location of the trial for a former EMT accused in the death of a Kanawha County man. Alyssa Middleton, 19, was indicted by a special grand jury on…...
Why EMS can’t sing along with this Anthem
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (517+ words) In this week’s episode of EMS One-Stop, we examine two major financial threats facing EMS reimbursement. Host Rob Lawrence is joined by Matt Zavadsky to analyze the recent Elevance (Anthem) Health Public Policy Institute paper, which argues that commercial insurers…...
Photo of the Week: Presidential detail at FIFA World Cup final
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (120+ words) EMS1 Rutgers Emergency Services provided heavy rescue, decontamination and landing zone support for the arrival of President Trump EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rutgers Emergency Services provided specialized support for the FIFA World Cup final, assisting the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and…...
Building leaders before you need them: 5 succession planning lessons from Pinnacle 2026
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (498+ words) SAN DIEGO — Most EMS agencies know leadership turnover is coming. Far fewer are preparing for it. Their message was straightforward: leadership development takes years, and organizations that wait until a key position opens have already waited too long. Following are…...
Texas firefighter contract dispute raises EMS staffing concerns
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (458+ words) FORT WORTH, Texas — On July 16, after nine months and 15 bargaining sessions, the union representing Fort Worth firefighters announced an impasse with the city over “critical safety issues” and a failure to negotiate in good faith. The city, according to a…...