Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
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
A six-month Clark County Fire Department pilot using a paramedic, EMT, and social worker diverted 70% of behavioral health patients from emergency rooms and de-escalated 94% of crisis calls
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended Bonsignore’s decades-long EMS leadership background, emphasizing her experience leading one of the nation’s largest EMS systems
Lawrence firefighter Miguel Baez focused on recovering as quickly as possible and committed himself to being upbeat
Two Prince George’s County firefighters were inside their ambulance at an earlier accident
3 boys were killed and their mother wounded in a shooting in Monroe Township
Over 130 firefighters fought a top-floor fire that quickly spread into the cockloft
Two workers were assessing the roof of the abandoned Blairsville school when it collapsed and they fell three stores
First responders from several agencies responded to a report of an ammonia leak in a Lancaster food warehouse
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Lockport fire officials release new details of the rescue effort following a tour boat’s capsize
Macomb Universal Ambulance Services will provide up to 18 ambulances over 4 months to manage the summer call volume and avoid FF burnout
Authorities in Longmeadow say muriatic acid was stolen from a nearby pool building and poured on the slides
St. Paul’s EMS Academy started in 2009 for low-income adults interested in a profession in EMS and firefighting
Rescue workers breached the wall to the cave with a sledgehammer before shimmying through the hole to help rescue people inside
Columbus officials recognize the importance of EMS outside the city as well as the cost to city taxpayers
Topsham Fire Rescue program will focus on seniors and non-emergency calls
The Lucia Bend fire engine was stopped at the intersection, waiting to be noticed when the collision occurred
Medical helicopters flew 5 teens to Memorial Hermann hospital in Houston
The patient left the McLaren Macomb Hospital, fully disrobed and swam across the Clinton River, then climbed the tower
Understanding the physical impact on the brain can help destigmatize trauma-related injury and mitigate the impacts of trauma
Eight medals were awarded to firefighters for their teamwork and bravery during the November 2022 incident
EMS Captain Edgar Baez and Lieutenant Alison Russo used to respond to calls together in the Bronx decades ago
Polk County firefighters cut through the trailer’s wall to rescue a man trapped in the bathroom
“Every recoverable victim was saved,” Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said, highlighting the work by EMS crews
Detailing live-fire training options and requirements, from medical monitoring to decon to water supply and beyond
The Century III Mall in West Mifflin has been the site of recent fires
Niagara County law will also give the tax break for life to members with 20 years of service to help increase recruitment and retention
Clinton Township firefighters quickly found the two unconscious victims as the trailer was heavily involved in fire
Days before starting firefighter training EMT Arnaldo Rodriguez was brought before Chief Michael Gala and ordered to stay home
Russell Fire Chief Dylan Riedel was flown to a burn unit after being caught in a garage fire explosion
Chesterfield firefighter David Hart was resuscitated by other firefighters after suffering his 8th heart attack
“We were expecting the worst but no one’s injured,” Police Chief James White said
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