Bill Carey

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FEMA chief fired weeks before hurricane season amid political turmoil

1 week ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey

WASHINGTON — Cameron Hamilton, acting administrator of FEMA, was fired on May 8, just three weeks before the start of hurricane season and amid growing budget scrutiny from Congress, Politico reported. The dismissal came one day after Hamilton testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee, where he publicly pushed back against efforts by President Donald Trump to eliminate or downsize the agency.
N.J. hospital EMS begins carrying whole blood

2 weeks ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey

NEWARK, N.J. — University Hospital in Newark has launched an ambulance-based whole blood transfusion program designed to improve outcomes for critically injured patients with its hospital EMS service. The initiative enables specially trained paramedics to administer whole blood en route to the hospital, dramatically increasing survival chances for patients suffering from severe blood loss, University Hospital stated in a press release.
38 EMS leaders graduate from Fitch & Associates’ leadership program

2 weeks ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey

PLATTE CITY, Mo. — Fitch & Associates recently honored the graduates of its 2025 Spring Ambulance Service Manager program in San Antonio, Texas. Thirty-eight EMS professionals from across the country completed the blended learning program, which combined online coursework with two in-person classroom sessions. The rigorous curriculum was designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills essential for today’s EMS professionals.
N.Y. fire department launches paramedic program

3 weeks ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey

BREWSTER, N.Y. — The Brewster Fire Department has launched a new paramedic program after receiving approval from the Department of Health and the regional EMS council, capping off a months-long effort. As the busiest department in the county, Brewster responded to 3,000 calls in 2024, with over 2,200 of them for medical emergencies.
Two years in the making: Texas FD now carrying whole blood

3 weeks ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey

FORT WORTH, Texas — Patients suffering from major blood loss in Fort Worth and nearby communities can now receive lifesaving blood transfusions before reaching the hospital, city officials announced on April 22. Two Fort Worth EMS supervisor vehicles have been equipped with universal blood units to provide emergency transfusions at the scene of serious injuries or medical emergencies across Fort Worth and 14 surrounding municipalities, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Mo. county ambulance district invests $10M to boost emergency response and cardiac care

3 weeks ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — With annual call volumes surpassing 55,000 and continuing to rise, St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) is making major investments to maintain fast response times and high-quality care for patients. In 2025, the district will allocate $10 million toward planned capital improvements aimed at enhancing emergency medical services. One of the key projects is a new ambulance station in O’Fallon, which will soon break ground.
$350K grant helps N.Y. ambulance service purchase ALS 'fly car'

4 weeks ago | gov1.com | Bill Carey

LE ROY, N.Y. — A $350,000 grant from the New York State Dormitory Authority has allowed the Le Roy Ambulance Service to purchase two new emergency vehicles at no cost to the organization. As part of the upgrade, the service plans to replace its 2010 Chevy Suburban with a 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor First Response Vehicle, commonly known as a “flycar,” The Daily News reported.
N.J. university medical center EMS now carrying whole blood

4 weeks ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey |Bill has written

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Thanks to a newly expanded blood bank license and a regulatory waiver from the New Jersey Department of Health, specially trained paramedics at Hackensack University Medical Center can now carry and administer blood transfusions at the scene or en route to the hospital. This seemingly small change is already having a lifesaving impact, like in the case of a man who suffered a traumatic abdominal injury in a table saw accident, the university stated in a press release.
Iowa paramedic charged with allegedly stealing painkillers from ambulance

1 month ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey |Bill has written

CARROLL COUNTY, Iowa — A Carroll County paramedic has been charged with felony drug fraud after allegedly stealing a liquid painkiller from an ambulance and replacing it with saline to hide the theft. Teresa Marie Johnson is accused of unlawfully obtaining a controlled substance while working as a licensed paramedic in February 2025, KCCI reported.
Calif. FF/medics have first in-field whole blood transfusion

1 month ago | ems1.com | Bill Carey |Bill has written

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — Ventura County Fire Department paramedics from Rescue Ambulance 50 performed the department’s first prehospital whole blood transfusion during a call in Oxnard. Rescue Ambulance 50 responded to a call on April 10 involving a male victim with a stab wound to the upper thigh that had punctured an artery. The response was a coordinated effort with Oxnard Police, Oxnard Fire and Gold Coast Ambulance, edhat Santa Barbara reported.