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City Council confirms Honolulu EMS leader’s reappointment
Dr. James Ireland, whose renomination as head of the city Emergency Serv­ices Department faced vocal opposition in recent ...
City considers task force to explore merger of fire, emergency services
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow ... There are about 250 field personnel responding to more than 100,000 calls this year. Staffing ...
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Motorcyclist, 22, dies after crashing into truck in Waimanalo
A 22-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday afternoon after he crashed into a flatbed truck in Waimanalo, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services officials. EMS said paramedics responded ...
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Three dead and at least 20 injured in New Year’s Day fireworks incident in Hawaii
The Honolulu Police Department wrote in a post on X: “Major Incident in the Salt Lake area HPD, HFD, and EMS are responding to a major incident in the area of Keaka Drive. Please avoid the area ...
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City Council confirms Honolulu EMS leader’s reappointment
The Honolulu ... from within EMS.” In 2024, allegations arose among the ranks of city paramedics regarding unit closures—when an ambulance is not available to respond to 911 calls for service.
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City Council advances Honolulu EMS leader’s reappointment
Allegations had arisen in recent months among the ranks of city paramedics regarding unit closures—when an ambulance is not available to respond ... EMS should be merged into the Honolulu ...