Two EMTs from Twin City Ambulance were injured while assisting a disabled motorist on I-290 near Niagara Falls Boulevard, and were hospitalized in stable condition.

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The Tupper Lake village board, led by Mayor Mary Fontana, unanimously established a restricted fund for fire truck purchases on December 15, after discovering insufficient funds for a new truck.

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Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink, 74, died after being struck by a vehicle on M-40 in Allegan County, Michigan, while responding to a medical call. He passed away on Christmas Day.

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The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance approved the merger of several fire departments into the South Madison Fire Territory, effective January 1, enhancing fire service in Madison County.

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Virginia Beach officials implemented a policy change in November to reduce ambulance lights and sirens during medical responses, aiming to lower traffic accident risks.

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