DCFD Engine Used in Patient Transport

WASHINGTON (WJLA) – Washington D.C.’s Fire & EMS Department has launched its own inquiry after a fire truck, not an ambulance, was forced to transport a young patient in critical condition. The child later died at the hospital. A DCFEMS spokesperson says the agency is concerned that the closest available ambulance was 7 miles away.

No-Bid Ambulance Contract Riles Henry County (KY)

Henry County officials have approved a transition to a private EMS provider, leaving some residents and emergency responders with concerns.
Paramedics with man on stretcher in ambulance, showing low angle view.

Most NY First Responders Experience Mental Health Challenges, Survey Finds

A survey of more than 6,000 first responders in New York found most experience stress, while others have dealt with anxiety and burnout due to their professions.