The son of FDNY fire commissioner Salvatore Cassano quit the Emergency Medical Service after he was accused of accused of sending racist and offensive tweets.

A smoky fire in a Near West Side Greek Orthodox church in Chicago (IL) has been extinguished and no injuries have been reported.

On behalf of our Federal EMS partners, we would like to make you aware of this information:
 

York County Department of Emergency Services (YCDES), Pennsylvania, is moving to the next generation of 9-1-1 technology from their current software partner.

An April 6 event has been scheduled to help raise funds for a Baraboo (WI) firefighter with a terminal case of colon cancer.

The Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle technicians would like to publish and share the 21st annual Emergency and Municipal Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program Monday September 23 thru Friday September 27 2013. 

Four Duplin County (NC) firefighters needed medical attention, both to treat their symptoms and to solve the mystery of what made the men's eyes and lungs burn.

All EMS agencies need an infection control program to help ensure that their responders can recognize and minimize the risks that communicable diseases pose to themselves, their workplace and the community at large.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Brian Cummings said that he wants to upgrade its 911 dispatch center to work with neighboring fire agencies and help ensure the closest available rescuers are sent to victims during life-threatening emergencies.

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell testified before a House subcommittee today on the economic value generated by the nation's forests during a time of increased fire activity, encroaching development, pests, and disease.

Merrillville (IN) turned its emergency medical services over to a private ambulance company in 2008 as a way to cut costs.

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services is pleased to announce that one of its own has been recognized by the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) as one of the top ten emergency medical services (EMS) innovators in the country.

The Santa Cruz (CA) firefighters caught in the crossfire that ended the life of a cop killing suspect are speaking out for the first time.

Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq:AIRM) announced that its United Rotorcraft Division has been awarded a contract in excess of $44 million from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for MEDEVAC Interior Systems installed on new HH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters.

The Congressional Fire Services Institute and the MedicAlert Foundation will extend the application deadline for the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Program to March 15th.

MICHAEL MORSE was one of three Rhode Island writers to receive the MacColl Johnson Fellowship from The Rhode Island Foundation.

The city of Seattle's (WA) Common Operating Picture (COP) solution received an award for the Most Notable Municipal/County Security Program at the annual Government Security News Awards ceremonies.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death of a Zionsville (IN) firefighter and paramedic.

A Kendall (NY) man is in police custody after shooting his wife, setting his home on fire and then shooting himself.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Prince George's County for a strong weather system that will arrive Tuesday night, March 5 and continue through Wednesday, March 6.