A board of inquiry probing a deadly Boston fire-truck crash that killed a firefighter found a number of contributing factors, including a lack of preventative maintenance.
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Some departments have the staffing to perform the rehab operation internal to the organization. For departments that do not have internal EMS resources, the pathway to develop the program is an inter-agency ... Full Column
In the wake of the massive earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, it's a good time to review crush syndrome and the basic treatment called for whenever patients are trapped for a length of time. Here's what EMS ...
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Reckless and inappropriate conduct by a small minority of the nation's fire service is eroding the high moral ground occupied by firefighters, according to a new report.
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Check out our video coverage of Hands on Training at the 2009 NY State Fire Chiefs Conference. Firefighters and officers of the FDNY participated in the training, which covered ladders, VES, and engine company operations.
