WVTM 13 has previously reported on the shortage of EMS workers, specifically in Jefferson County. Read this article to learn how leaders are addressing the issue.

Happening soon: Heartsaver® CPR/AED on the Bedford Patch calendar ...

WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the spring 2026 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic program offered at Westfield State University. Classes will be held primarily on Monday and Wednesday ...

CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. — Emergency Medical Service agencies in Western Kentucky have adopted training programs over the last couple of years to aid in the nationwide EMS staffing shortage.

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — The Muskogee Police Department is taking a new approach to emergency response by training some of its officers as medics, ensuring they can stabilize patients in life-threatening ...

When emergencies happen, every second counts - EMTs are often the first on the scene to provide lifesaving care. In this course, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver essential ...

Students from Luzerne County Community College successfully completed the Emergency Medical Technician program. The students, who attended classes on Saturday mornings at the college’s Francis S. and ...

A group of students from Luzerne County Community College recently completed the Emergency Medical Technician program offered through the Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. School of Nursing and Health Sciences ...

ABILENE, Texas — At Texas State Technical College, students are put through real-life emergencies, including a simulated four-car accident. Students are responsible for assessing the situation and ...

Acadian Ambulance honored its 2025 Paramedic and EMT of the Year, Brandi Leonard and Alison Cagle, respectively, from its Hub City service area. The company recognized 32 finalists across its ...

QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. IT TRULY IS A CRISIS. I MEAN, WE HAVE SERVICES THAT ARE GOING TO SHUT DOWN IF WE IF WE CAN’T FIND A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM IN JULY, JOHN HOLDER, THE CHAIR OF THE KENTUCKY BOARD ...

MUNCIE, Ind. — When many students think of a career in health care, they think of becoming a nurse or doctor. Ivy Tech Muncie/Henry County’s new EMT/Basic Emergency Medical Studies Certificate program ...