Victoria Fire Department earns national EMS Gold Award for 10th Consecutive Year

VICTORIA, Texas – The Victoria Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s 2025 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for excellence in emergency medical care. The initiative recognizes EMS agencies for providing prompt, coordinated care to …

Keller EMS first in Shoals to offer in-field blood transfusions

Keller EMS has become the first emergency medical service in the Shoals area to provide blood transfusions in the field. Bruce Carson, director of emergency medical services for Keller, emphasized the importance of this development. "Introducing blood …

Nearly 200K people in Texas rely on electricity for medical equipment

Millions of Americans depend on electricity to run medical equipment, including nearly 200,000 in Texas. HOUSTON — When the power goes out, most people sweat over the loss of air conditioning or spoiled food. But for millions of older and disabled …

JoCo asks voters to extend 1/4 cent public safety sales tax amid demand for EMS

KSHB 41 reporter Alyssa Jackson covers portions of Johnson County, including Overland Park, Prairie Village and Leawood. Share your story idea with Alyssa. — The November general election is months away, but Johnson County is starting a push to educate …

Inmate dies inside Columbia County jail after 'medical distress,' Sheriff's Office says

A Columbia County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said the inmate died Thursday night despite continuous efforts by jail staff and EMS to save their life. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — An inmate is dead after Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputies said …

Petersburg emergency medical services at risk amid stalled contract negotiations

PETERSBURG, Va. — Petersburg residents may face uncertainty about emergency medical response after July 1 as negotiations between the city and its longtime ambulance provider have stalled. Southside Virginia Emergency Crew, which has provided emergency …

Learning series to focus on obstetric readiness for EMS, EDs in rural areas

The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health, with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration, will host a five-part learning series beginning June 25 on obstetric readiness for emergency medical services and emergency departments in …

BC EMS Director Cox named NAEMT Advocacy Coordinator

Bedford County Emergency Medical Services Director Ted Cox has been named Advocacy Coordinator for Tennessee by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT.) In this role, Cox will reach out to NAEMT members in the Volunteer State to …

Keller EMS becomes first in Shoals to offer blood transfusions on site

Keller EMS is the first in the Shoals to deliver blood transfusions in the field. SHEFFIELD, Ala. — Keller EMS is now the first ground ambulance service in the Shoals area to carry and administer blood in the field, a move that could save lives in critical …

Limestone Medical Center to Host the National EMS Memorial Service Procession en Route to Arlington