PHOTO ⟩ Jewish volunteer medic cars set on fire in London
Four vehicles from a Jewish volunteer ambulance service have been burned in London, with the police investigating the possibility of an antisemitic hate crime.
London: a group of people set fire to ambulances of a Jewish emergency service
In London, ambulances belonging to a Jewish emergency service were set ablaze by a group of individuals, prompting a police investigation into the incident as a potential hate crime.
State Government delivers 35th Battalion of the Fire Department in Oriximiná and expands services in the western region
The State Government of Pará inaugurated the 35th Battalion of the Military Fire Department in Oriximiná, enhancing emergency service coverage in the western region.
In Kaarina, there was trouble every hour - a serious message from the rescue service
A skydiver fell through the ice into Liittoistenjärvi in Kaarina, leading to a rescue operation involving emergency responders and a helicopter.
Youth sailed on an ice floe - rescuers arrived
A group of young people sailed on an ice floe in Jämsä, Finland, prompting a response from the local rescue service, although no emergency was reported.
A fire broke out in a Kaunas furniture store trading center: an exhibition sofa suddenly caught fire
A fire broke out shortly before midnight at a furniture trading center in Kaunas, Lithuania, causing damage and requiring intervention from the local fire service.
There are orange and yellow alerts for storms and strong winds for this Saturday, March 21: the affected provinces
The National Meteorological Service has issued orange and yellow alerts for storms and strong winds across various provinces in Argentina for Saturday, March 21, indicating dangerous conditions for society and the environment.
Fire Corps: 15 recruitments of special duty officers were announced
The Fire Corps in Greece has announced the recruitment of 15 special duty officers as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the service.
Regional Nursing Council of PB bans SAMU in city in the Sertão
The Regional Nursing Council of Paraíba has banned the Emergency Mobile Care (SAMU) service in Santa Terezinha due to serious health and safety violations.
Complaint about precarious structure of Samu in Luís Correia leads MP to demand urgent adjustments
The public prosecutor's office in Piauí has recommended urgent improvements to the emergency medical service in the municipality of Luís Correia due to its poor conditions.
Stronger Penalties for Attacks on Emergency Medical Personnel
Latvia's Saeima has approved legal amendments imposing harsher penalties for assaults on Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) workers, equating such attacks to those on state officials.
Stricter penalties for attacks on NMPD employees
The Latvian government is enacting stricter penalties for attacks against emergency medical service employees to enhance their protection while working in high-risk conditions.
Eid-el-Fitr: Federal Fire Service issues safety advisory in Gombe
The Federal Fire Service in Gombe State has issued a public safety advisory for residents to take precautions during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations to avoid fire incidents.
Person dies after being struck by train in Mississauga, closures in effect
A person was struck and killed by a train in Mississauga, causing train service disruptions and road closures.
With the Fast Track model, HM streamlines service in the Emergency Room
The Dr. José de Carvalho Florence Municipal Hospital in São José dos Campos has implemented a Fast Track model in its emergency services to improve patient flow and reduce wait times.
COP15: police and firefighters reinforce service in English and Spanish during the conference
During the COP15 conference in Campo Grande, police and firefighters will provide emergency services in English and Spanish to accommodate foreign participants.
Ministry: Two medical workers injured in Kuwait shooting
Two emergency medical service workers were injured at a medical center in Kuwait following shell fragments falling on the facility during an ongoing attack campaign in the Persian Gulf region.
A person injured in a sauna fire in Ogre
A fire at a sauna in Ogre resulted in one person being injured, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia.
Samu doctor who saved choking baby reports relief upon hearing crying: 'best sound we've heard all day'
A doctor from the Urgent Mobile Care Service in Brazil recounts the emotional moment she saved a one-month-old baby from choking and the relief of hearing him cry again.
SAMU refuses to take a woman with anxiety attack to the hospital in Campos
A woman in Campos dos Goytacazes suffered an anxiety attack and was not taken to the hospital by the emergency service, prompting family complaints about the response.
Warehouse in Flames – Major Fire in Ödeshög
A significant fire has broken out in Ödeshög, prompting police to advise local residents to stay indoors and avoid inhaling smoke.
SAMU doctor saves 1-month-old baby from choking after mother finds ambulance with flat tire
A doctor from the emergency medical service in Brazil saved a one-month-old baby from choking on mother's milk after the baby’s mother found the ambulance delayed due to a flat tire.
A car crashed into a ditch in Elva municipality
A traffic accident occurred in Elva municipality, where the fire service was involved to remove the risk of fire from the vehicle that crashed into a ditch.
One deceased in the fire in Jūrmala
A person has died in a fire in Jūrmala, Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
Concerns for Scotland’s fire service after no high ladder engine available at blaze
There are growing concerns regarding Scotland's fire service capacity after the only high-reach ladder engine in Glasgow was unavailable during a significant fire incident.
Remains of a human being have been recovered from a pond in Aizkraukle Municipality
The remains of a deceased person were recovered from a pond in Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
The minister claims she did not ask the Seimas to discuss the reform of health service payment in emergency mode
Lithuania's Health Minister insists there was no urgency in discussing health service payment reforms despite the Seimas voting to fast-track the proposal, with implications for regional hospital viability.
Dog rescued by helicopter from raging flood waters in Northern Territory – video
A dog was successfully rescued by a helicopter from a car stranded in floodwaters near Katherine, Northern Territory, as shown in a video released by the NT Emergency Service.
SAMU resumes emergency services via 192 in the southern region of Rio
The SAMU emergency service in Southern Rio has resumed using the 192 emergency number after a temporary change due to a switch in operators.
White House area shut down after van smashes through security barricade
A van breached a security barricade near the White House, leading to the temporary shutdown of the area and the arrest of the driver, with no reported injuries.
The helicopter was called out due to a man in distress
A man in distress at Vestrahorn in southeast Iceland was successfully rescued by the Landhelgisgæslan helicopter service and local rescue teams without injury.
Technical Failure: Emergency Call Poles Nationwide Out of Service on Highways
Emergency call poles along highways in Germany are currently out of service due to a technical malfunction, affecting drivers' ability to call for assistance in emergencies.
Hawaii braces for powerful kona storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds
Hawaii is preparing for a powerful kona storm that is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, prompting an emergency proclamation from Governor Josh Green.
Samu in Uberlândia starts operating on May 15; check the final schedule
The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu 192) will commence operations in Uberlândia on May 15, 2026, following the handover of 11 ambulances during a ceremony involving various governmental representatives.
Plans to Punish Attacks on EMTs as Against State Officials, Decides Commission
A commission in Latvia has endorsed legal amendments that equate attacks on emergency medical service workers with attacks on state officials, aimed at increasing their protection.
Firefighters contain blaze at hotel in Abuja
The Federal Fire Service successfully contained a fire outbreak at De Bently Hotel in Abuja, limiting the damage and preventing the fire from spreading.
Samu rescuer saves 2-year-old child trapped in car in Gravatá; VIDEO
A nurse technician from the Urgent Mobile Care Service (Samu) rescued a 2-year-old girl trapped inside a car in Gravatá, Brazil, after her mother sought help when the child accidentally locked herself in.
Nigeria: Panic Grips Civil Servants As Firefighters Battle to Quell Inferno At Head of Service
Civil servants in Abuja were evacuated as firefighters responded to a fire at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Health Insurance Fund extends existing ambulance funding agreements
The Health Insurance Fund has extended existing ambulance funding agreements by one year until December 31, 2027, to ensure the uninterrupted provision of this vital service until new agreements are established.
Firefighters contain blaze at Head of Service office in Abuja
Firefighters in Abuja have successfully contained a blaze at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation without causing alarm among the public.
Huge fire near Glasgow Central Station causes train disruptions
A massive fire near Glasgow Central Station has led to significant train service disruptions and building evacuations.
Fire on boats in the land zone of Syros port
A fire of unknown cause broke out early in the morning on three boats located in the land zone of Syros port, prompting a response from the Fire Service.
New bus line connects Guarus to Downtown after closure of Barcelos Martins Bridge
A new emergency bus line has been established in Campos dos Goytacazes to connect Guarus and the city center following the closure of the Barcelos Martins Bridge.
Ambulance on call in Kolaris stands in temperatures of up to minus 40 degrees - emergency service chief: 'It's not an ideal situation'
Emergency services in Kolaris, Finland are facing extreme challenges due to winter temperatures reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius, affecting the operation of ambulances and the safety of medical supplies.
Rescuers evacuate two people from a flooded house in Ropaži
Two individuals were evacuated from a flooded house in Ropaži, Latvia, by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
175 contacted the citizen service - 18 want a seat on the rescue flight
A total of 175 individuals reached out to the citizen service, with 18 expressing a desire to secure a seat on a rescue flight.
Aleksei Gaidajenko: The burden on emergency services cannot be reduced at the expense of patient safety
Aleksei Gaidajenko argues that proposed changes to emergency service operations must prioritize patient safety and legal clarity.
Neurosurgery service in Parnaíba celebrates 4 years with 12 thousand attendances
The neurosurgery service at the Hospital Estadual Dirceu Arcoverde in Parnaíba has reached a significant milestone of 12,482 emergency treatments in four years.
Twelve Injured in Iran's Missile Strike in Israel
Twelve people were injured in recent Iranian missile strikes in Israel, as reported by Israel's emergency medical service.
The government does not decide on the promotion to general rank for three interior service officials due to 'technical reasons'
The Latvian government postponed its decision on granting the rank of general to three officials in the Ministry of the Interior due to technical reasons related to a remote meeting.