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Mich. tech students face an MCI for final graduation

23 hours ago | ems1.com | Aya Miller

By Aya Millermlive.comVAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — The sound of sirens rang through the air outside Van Buren Tech, 250 South St. in Lawrence, on Tuesday, May 13. Fire trailed from a smashed car and part of a small airplane. A dozen children and adults were screaming for help, each covered in fake blood, some with fake bones protruding from their skin. Van Buren Tech was hosting its annual “mock disaster” where students respond to a mass casualty event staged by local law enforcement.
Pa. EMS department creates bike team in active bicycle community

2 days ago | ems1.com | Maddie Seiler

By Maddie SeilerThe SentinelForget about flashing lights and sirens. Cumberland Goodwill EMS’s newest fleet comes equipped with lime green helmets and pedals. The organization is debuting a bicycle team to respond to incidents at local events, planning its first appearance at the Employment Skills Center’s Carlisle Downtown Mile Thursday evening. Assistant Chief Nathan Harig said the borough has an active bicycle community and many Cumberland Goodwill EMS responders are bicyclists.
Calif. first responders face several rescues during mini-heat wave

4 days ago | ems1.com | Colleen Shalby

By Colleen ShalbyDaily PilotORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — More than two dozen people were rescued Saturday during a record-breaking heat wave as temperatures climbed to the high 90s in parts of Southern California. In Orange County, at least 15 people were rescued for heat-related issues throughout the day, according to Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Thanh Nguyen. That included a group of 11 people in distress who were rescued from one of the trails in Newport Coast, Nguyen said.
Iowa hospital, FD train for ICU evacuation

4 days ago | ems1.com | Caitlin Yamada

By Caitlin YamadaSioux City JournalSIOUX CITY, Iowa — In case of an emergency, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s wants to make sure they are prepared for evacuations. Part of the preparation is ensuring emergency rescue personnel can reach and evacuate the hospital’s sixth-floor intensive care unit.
Stroke vs. hypoglycemia: How to spot the signs before it’s too late

6 days ago | ems1.com | Rachel Engel

Scenario: A 68-year-old man is found slumped over in a diner booth. He’s confused, slurring his words and can’t move his right arm. A bystander mentions he has diabetes. Is this a stroke? Or a diabetic emergency? Both hypoglycemia and stroke can cause sudden neurological symptoms like confusion, weakness or slurred speech. However, their underlying causes and treatments differ drastically. Misdiagnosing one as the other can delay critical intervention or even worsen outcomes.
Conn. officer's daughter follows dispatcher’s CPR instructions, saving his life

6 days ago | ems1.com | Christine Dempsey

By Christine DempseyNew Haven RegisterNORTH HAVEN, Conn. — Six months after surviving a “cardiac event,” thanks to the quick thinking of his 9-year-old daughter, a North Haven police officer is back on the job, police said. Officer Alex Sinanis lost consciousness and stopped breathing in November. His daughter, Analia, called 911 to get help and began life-saving efforts.
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.
Ind. FD names firehouse after EMS assistant chief who died battling cancer

1 week ago | ems1.com | Jordan Fouts

By Jordan FoutsThe Elkhart TruthGOSHEN, Ind. — A trio of Goshen firefighters with decades of service were diagnosed with cancer around the same time a few years ago, a common occupational hazard in an already dangerous job. One of them retired and one of them is still with the department. The third, Assistant EMS Chief Bruce Nethercutt, died two years ago at 53. The city unveiled the south-side station named in Nethercutt’s honor on the two-year anniversary of his death Friday.
2025 ESO EMS Index: Opioid overdose calls drop to just 1% of all EMS calls

1 week ago | ems1.com | Sarah Roebuck

AUSTIN, Texas — A new report from ESO shows a continued drop in suspected opioid overdose calls and introduces data points aimed at helping EMS professionals better understand trends in maternal emergencies, airway confirmation and behavioral health needs in pediatric patients. Released on May 6, the 2025 ESO EMS Index analyzed more than 12.5 million 911 records from over 3,000 EMS agencies nationwide.
Judge rules man accused in FDNY EMS captain's killing is fit to stand trial

1 week ago | ems1.com | Sarah Roebuck

NEW YORK — A Queens judge has ruled that the man accused of fatally stabbing FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo is mentally competent to stand trial, clearing the way for the criminal case to proceed nearly two years after the veteran medic’s death. Peter Zisopoulos, 36, is charged with second-degree murder in the unprovoked attack on Russo in September 2022.