https://www.ems1.com/news EMS News en-US Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:17:48 GMT https://www.ems1.com/memorial/fla-paramedic-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-gives-final-gift-through-organ-donation Marion County Fire Rescue Paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy was honored with an Honor Walk after his family chose organ donation following his death Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:17:48 GMT https://www.ems1.com/memorial/fla-paramedic-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-gives-final-gift-through-organ-donation https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/iowa-voters-overwhelmingly-approve-ems-taxing-district Mount Vernon-Lisbon area voters approved a new property tax levy with 92% support to fund additional full-time EMS staff, maintain paramedic coverage and improve response times Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:44:18 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/iowa-voters-overwhelmingly-approve-ems-taxing-district https://www.ems1.com/ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/wis-fd-adds-10th-ambulance-to-meet-rising-ems-demand Madison's Medic 1 will operate from downtown Fire Station 1, where nearly 3,800 EMS calls last year were handled by ambulances responding from other stations Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:59:37 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/wis-fd-adds-10th-ambulance-to-meet-rising-ems-demand https://www.ems1.com/behavioral-health/honolulu-expands-ems-police-program-for-severe-behavioral-health-crises The MH3 program allows EMS, healthcare providers and police to connect people experiencing severe mental illness or substance use crises with involuntary care when they pose a danger to themselves or others Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:12:48 GMT https://www.ems1.com/behavioral-health/honolulu-expands-ems-police-program-for-severe-behavioral-health-crises https://www.ems1.com/legal/fired-wash-firefighters-emts-take-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-case-to-supreme-court Former Bellingham firefighters, EMTs, police officers and other city employees fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review their case Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:18:30 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legal/fired-wash-firefighters-emts-take-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-case-to-supreme-court https://www.ems1.com/9-11/its-part-of-never-forgetting-fdny-honors-36-members-who-died-from-9-11-related-illnesses The FDNY added 36 names to its World Trade Center Memorial Wall, bringing to 438 the number of fire and EMS members honored after dying from illnesses linked to Ground Zero Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:27:27 GMT https://www.ems1.com/9-11/its-part-of-never-forgetting-fdny-honors-36-members-who-died-from-9-11-related-illnesses https://www.ems1.com/hospital/ind-ends-routine-ambulance-diversions-from-crowded-eds Hospitals can now divert ambulances only during disasters or critical infrastructure failures as Indiana seeks to reduce delays in patient care and keep EMS units in their service areas Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:19:09 GMT https://www.ems1.com/hospital/ind-ends-routine-ambulance-diversions-from-crowded-eds https://www.ems1.com/9-11/fdny-pushes-to-expand-list-of-covered-9-11-related-illnesses FDNY researchers are seeking federal coverage for cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and other conditions as firefighters and EMS members exposed to Ground Zero toxins age Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:08:21 GMT https://www.ems1.com/9-11/fdny-pushes-to-expand-list-of-covered-9-11-related-illnesses https://www.ems1.com/mass-casualty-incidents-mci/6-injured-in-9-vehicle-conn-crash-that-triggers-mci-response South Windsor firefighters declared a mass casualty incident after a nine-vehicle crash involving a school van and tractor-trailer left six people injured, two seriously Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:30:11 GMT https://www.ems1.com/mass-casualty-incidents-mci/6-injured-in-9-vehicle-conn-crash-that-triggers-mci-response https://www.ems1.com/ethics/fla-fire-lieutenant-fired-over-falsified-paramedic-training-records Palm Bay officials found the lieutenant falsified clinical documentation and inaccurately reported hours and patient contacts in a paramedic program Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:55:57 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ethics/fla-fire-lieutenant-fired-over-falsified-paramedic-training-records https://www.ems1.com/photo-of-the-week/photo-of-the-week-university-of-michigan-funds-fd-ambulance The University of Michigan funded the $346,000 ambulance, which will provide additional EMS capacity in Ann Arbor year-round Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:40:59 GMT https://www.ems1.com/photo-of-the-week/photo-of-the-week-university-of-michigan-funds-fd-ambulance https://www.ems1.com/memorial/fla-paramedic-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-gives-final-gift-through-organ-donation Marion County Fire Rescue Paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy was honored with an Honor Walk after his family chose organ donation following his death Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:17:48 GMT https://www.ems1.com/memorial/fla-paramedic-dies-after-cardiac-arrest-gives-final-gift-through-organ-donation https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/iowa-voters-overwhelmingly-approve-ems-taxing-district Mount Vernon-Lisbon area voters approved a new property tax levy with 92% support to fund additional full-time EMS staff, maintain paramedic coverage and improve response times Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:44:18 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/iowa-voters-overwhelmingly-approve-ems-taxing-district https://www.ems1.com/ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/wis-fd-adds-10th-ambulance-to-meet-rising-ems-demand Madison's Medic 1 will operate from downtown Fire Station 1, where nearly 3,800 EMS calls last year were handled by ambulances responding from other stations Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:59:37 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/wis-fd-adds-10th-ambulance-to-meet-rising-ems-demand https://www.ems1.com/behavioral-health/honolulu-expands-ems-police-program-for-severe-behavioral-health-crises The MH3 program allows EMS, healthcare providers and police to connect people experiencing severe mental illness or substance use crises with involuntary care when they pose a danger to themselves or others Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:12:48 GMT https://www.ems1.com/behavioral-health/honolulu-expands-ems-police-program-for-severe-behavioral-health-crises https://www.ems1.com/rescue/san-fransico-firefighters-empty-garbage-truck-to-rescue-man-trapped-inside San Francisco firefighters spent nearly three hours searching through a garbage truck before rescuing a man and transporting him to a trauma center Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:41:10 GMT https://www.ems1.com/rescue/san-fransico-firefighters-empty-garbage-truck-to-rescue-man-trapped-inside https://www.ems1.com/legal/fired-wash-firefighters-emts-take-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-case-to-supreme-court Former Bellingham firefighters, EMTs, police officers and other city employees fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review their case Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:18:30 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legal/fired-wash-firefighters-emts-take-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-case-to-supreme-court https://www.ems1.com/9-11/its-part-of-never-forgetting-fdny-honors-36-members-who-died-from-9-11-related-illnesses The FDNY added 36 names to its World Trade Center Memorial Wall, bringing to 438 the number of fire and EMS members honored after dying from illnesses linked to Ground Zero Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:27:27 GMT https://www.ems1.com/9-11/its-part-of-never-forgetting-fdny-honors-36-members-who-died-from-9-11-related-illnesses https://www.ems1.com/rescue/san-fransico-firefighters-empty-garbage-truck-to-rescue-man-trapped-inside San Francisco firefighters spent nearly three hours searching through a garbage truck before rescuing a man and transporting him to a trauma center Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:41:10 GMT https://www.ems1.com/rescue/san-fransico-firefighters-empty-garbage-truck-to-rescue-man-trapped-inside https://www.ems1.com/ethics/fla-fire-lieutenant-fired-over-falsified-paramedic-training-records Palm Bay officials found the lieutenant falsified clinical documentation and inaccurately reported hours and patient contacts in a paramedic program Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:55:57 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ethics/fla-fire-lieutenant-fired-over-falsified-paramedic-training-records https://www.ems1.com/hospital/ala-health-system-opens-operations-center-with-plans-for-up-to-250-jobs Huntsville Hospital Health System and Marshall Medical Centers opened a 32,000-square-foot operations hub in Arab to support scheduling, billing, customer service and other health care functions Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/hospital/ala-health-system-opens-operations-center-with-plans-for-up-to-250-jobs https://www.ems1.com/aed/aed-donated-by-n-y-doctor-saves-his-life-19-years-after-first-heart-attack An AED donated by Dr. Michael Tamul helped save his life after he suffered cardiac arrest at the same church 19 years later Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/aed/aed-donated-by-n-y-doctor-saves-his-life-19-years-after-first-heart-attack https://www.ems1.com/behavioral-health/hoarding-conditions-create-access-safety-risks-for-ohio-ems-fire-crews Geauga County officials say severe hoarding can delay EMS access to patients, expose crews and ambulances to contamination and complicate responses involving older residents Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/behavioral-health/hoarding-conditions-create-access-safety-risks-for-ohio-ems-fire-crews https://www.ems1.com/hazmat/boston-hazmat-team-responds-to-chemical-exposure-at-mass-general Boston firefighters responded to Massachusetts General Hospital after a patient was treated for chemical exposure Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/hazmat/boston-hazmat-team-responds-to-chemical-exposure-at-mass-general https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/the-160-mirage-why-every-ems-leader-should-read-the-elevance-ambulance-report “The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.” Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:52:05 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legislation-funding/the-160-mirage-why-every-ems-leader-should-read-the-elevance-ambulance-report https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/when-the-spreadsheet-meets-the-siren-how-cmss-proposed-gemt-rule-could-reshape-ems-funding The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:54:16 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/when-the-spreadsheet-meets-the-siren-how-cmss-proposed-gemt-rule-could-reshape-ems-funding https://www.ems1.com/legal/the-mcclain-convictions-were-reversed-that-does-not-mean-ems-is-off-the-hook Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:06:57 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legal/the-mcclain-convictions-were-reversed-that-does-not-mean-ems-is-off-the-hook https://www.ems1.com/ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost Fri, 29 May 2026 14:47:00 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ https://www.ems1.com/clinical/when-infection-turns-deadly-why-sepsis-demands-faster-recognition Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter Thu, 28 May 2026 19:52:08 GMT https://www.ems1.com/clinical/when-infection-turns-deadly-why-sepsis-demands-faster-recognition https://www.ems1.com/legal/no-gray-area-the-emt-photo-that-could-end-a-career-and-spark-massive-liability My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:42:08 GMT https://www.ems1.com/legal/no-gray-area-the-emt-photo-that-could-end-a-career-and-spark-massive-liability https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-delivers-opportunity-to-connect-learn-and-shape-the-future-of-public-safety-communications Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:19:14 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-delivers-opportunity-to-connect-learn-and-shape-the-future-of-public-safety-communications https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/software/first-due-named-to-the-inc-5000-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:32:33 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/software/first-due-named-to-the-inc-5000-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/ambulances/demers-ambulances-introduces-new-tss-type-ii-for-essential-ems-transport Right-sized for agencies balancing performance, safety, and cost, the new Ford Transit Type II Ambulance brings Demers engineering, quality, and trusted ambulance manufacturing expertise to everyday transport operations Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:04:41 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/ambulances/demers-ambulances-introduces-new-tss-type-ii-for-essential-ems-transport https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/2026-vision-firstnet-users-summit-to-examine-emergency-management-emac-and-disaster-response-and-recovery-funding-in-featured-session "When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?" will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:35:23 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/2026-vision-firstnet-users-summit-to-examine-emergency-management-emac-and-disaster-response-and-recovery-funding-in-featured-session https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/education/vrpatients-introduces-vip-a-new-character-built-to-teach-communication-and-advocacy-in-patient-care Nursing and EMS students can now interact with multiple characters inside a simulation, adding more realism to patient care dynamics Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:34:24 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/education/vrpatients-introduces-vip-a-new-character-built-to-teach-communication-and-advocacy-in-patient-care https://www.ems1.com/cardiac-care/wis-fire-department-equips-paramedics-with-ultrasound-for-cardiac-arrest-calls Lake Geneva fire officials said crews used the handheld technology less than 24 hours after announcing its implementation Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:59:53 GMT https://www.ems1.com/cardiac-care/wis-fire-department-equips-paramedics-with-ultrasound-for-cardiac-arrest-calls https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/firstnet-built-with-at-t-launches-first-ever-5g-standalone-core-dedicated-to-public-safety The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:35:14 GMT https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/firstnet-built-with-at-t-launches-first-ever-5g-standalone-core-dedicated-to-public-safety