Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The Anchorage Fire Department’s revived Community, Outreach, Referral and Education program pairs a clinician and paramedic to connect frequent callers with medical, mental health and substance use services at home
Bedford County officials unanimously backed a community risk assessment that recommends adding a peak-hour ambulance, new staff positions and future career engine companies
Paulding County officials say placing paramedics on Engine 13 will reduce response gaps and strengthen countywide medical coverage
Fresno firefighters faced a significant amount of fire upon arrival before they went in to rescue the trapped woman. See the fireground video 🎥
South Essex firefighters entered a two-story Maplewood house to rescue a resident from a basement fire
Three Nashua firefighters were hurt when a reported gas odor led to an explosion and fire at the Greater Nashua Mental Health facility
Traverse City Fire Department leaders say hiring and training challenges mean the department may not be ready to become the city’s primary ambulance transport provider by July 2026
Federal investigators say Peco identified a leaking gas meter valve at the Bristol Health & Rehab Center before the explosion that killed three and injured 20
Ulster Hose Company firefighters rescued an occupant from a balcony during a basement fire at Royal Garden Apartments
The Long Beach Fire Department says restoring and expanding ALS resources has improved response times and sharply reduced periods when no ambulances were available
Fresno firefighters rescued an 89-year-old woman in critical condition and treated a police officer for smoke inhalation after a blaze in the 500 block of North Fulton Street
From a hoax school shooting to Boston Marathon planning, real-world incidents show how relationships and pre-event coordination determine outcomes
Brittany Hathaway, a firefighter/EMT with Cliff Gila Fire Department, Gila Regional EMS and Central Dispatch, collapsed while responding to a medical call
Dr. Carl Schultz quietly retired as Orange County’s EMS medical director, months after fire chiefs called for his removal over decisions they said restricted paramedic care and damaged morale
A gas explosion ignited a four-alarm blaze at a Bronx high-rise, killing one tenant, injuring a firefighter and sending multiple residents to area hospitals
Reading firefighters were forced to withdraw from the home after personal belongings clogged hallways and rooms
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Helmet cam footage captures rescues from the third floor at the rear of a Wyoming apartment building
Baltimore County firefighters rescued several occupants during a fire on the third floor of the Towson apartment building
We have to support each other and be willing to give help — and not just through dark humor or a slap on the back with a “you good?”
Bystanders spotted a man 10–15 feet down a crevice in Eugene, and firefighters rescued him after finding him pinned and unresponsive with a body temperature of 76 degrees
Whiteout conditions on Interstate 196 near Grand Rapids, triggered a massive crash involving cars and semitrailer trucks and leaving numerous people injured
After a yearlong delay and a compromise with Mayor Justin Bibb, City Council is set to vote on creating a “care response” that dispatches clinicians with EMS to certain mental health emergencies
Using more than $68,000 in state grant funds, the Albany Fire Department provided inflatable lifting chairs to local care facilities and trained staff to handle non-injury fall
The report indicates that Good had four gunshot wounds, and paramedics found her pulse “inconsistent”
Illustrating the difference between prevention and cure — a familiar concept in the fire service
Citing a rise in lift assists, false alarms and other non-emergency responses, Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Nye is proposing an ordinance change that would charge elder care facilities
How to lean into a customer-focused approach to modern fire service delivery
A garbage truck struck a tractor-trailer, killing the driver and sending three others to the hospital during a response that included extended extrication and the use of whole blood
The new Kensington-based facility uses high-fidelity disaster simulations to strengthen EMS readiness for mass casualty and complex emergency responses
Founded by Roger Baker, Rehab Five delivers hydration, cooling, food and decontamination support at hundreds of fires each year
Crews rescued residents from upper floors as a fast-moving fire injured dozens and drew mutual aid from Orange, Bloomfield, Montclair, Irvington, Millburn and West Orange
Initially believing they were responding to a medical emergency, Easton firefighters quickly transitioned to fireground operations upon arrival, encountering heavy fire and discovering one deceased occupant
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