Chemical tanker explosion at N.C. beverage plant kills 1, injures 1
April 8, 2026
A tanker carrying sodium hydroxide exploded at Carolina Beverage Group,prompting a federal investigation
Wis. university students propose campus EMS program for low-acuity calls
April 8, 2026
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
Texas council considers purchasing EMS response rig as fire engine replacement debate continues
April 8, 2026
Grapevine city leaders say a smaller squad unit will better handle rising EMS calls, while firefighters warn the change could impact fire response capabilities
Rural hospitals face cuts as funding shifts threaten emergency care access
April 8, 2026
EMS crews could see longer transports and fewer local resources as rural hospitals weigh service reductions under a new federal funding program
Wash. FD becomes test for university's pre-med expansion
April 7, 2026
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to explore pre-hospital emergency care
Ambulances diverted after cyberattack hits Mass. hospital
April 7, 2026
A cybersecurity incident knocked out key systems, canceling chemotherapy appointments, closing pharmacies and pushing Brockton Hospital to divert ambulances while staff switch to paper records
Tenn. awards $5 million in rescue squad grants to 115 agencies
April 7, 2026
The state will send grant funding to rescue squads and fire departments, including agencies in Bristol, Piney Flats, Johnson City and Kingsport, to help buy equipment
6 trapped in burning van in Wash. crash
April 7, 2026
A van erupted in flames beneath Interstate 5 in Portland after a crash, trapping six injured people inside until firefighters and a bystander pulled them to safety
Ohio bill would require ambulance service statewide, target rural coverage gaps
April 6, 2026
The proposal would require local governments to ensure ambulance coverage and offer incentives for those that consolidate services with other entities
Driver strikes parade crowd at La. Lao New Year event, injuring about 15
April 6, 2026
Approximately 15 people were hurt, some seriously, when an impaired driver hit revelers during a Lao New Year parade, prompting a large EMS response