Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire
Firefighters, technical rescue crews and a heavy wrecker spent two hours stabilizing a collapsed second floor and lifting the tree
Teams made up of EMTs, mental health professionals and peers would be stationed in 100 subway stations, focusing on engaging New Yorkers experiencing homelessness or mental distress
Members of the Reedy Creek Improvement District say they are bracing to be stretched even further during the holiday season, putting guests at risk
The Rialto Fire Department crew members “insisted the patient had to be brought outside the facility before they could provide any sort of treatment,” police say
Review the major milestones associated with initial vaccine rollout, clinic scale-ups, and the race to determine the efficacy of vaccines on new variants
City officials said Denison and LifeNet were unable to come to terms that fit the needs of both parties
Bashoor and Cebollero discuss staffing storages, apparatus and ambulance safety, the COVID-19 vaccines, ET3 and telehealth, the use of ketamine, and much more
One year later: I’m thankful for vaccinated EMTs and paramedics and their willingness to serve others with compassion and empathy
FireRescue1 contributors ponder what firefighters will face next, after two years of considerable challenges
Deputy Fire Chief Scott Vivier says hiring eight paramedic ambulance response operators should decrease wait times
Firefighters from 10 departments fought the three-alarm house fire
“We already have long delays without EMS units because of staffing issues, crowding at the hospital,” said local union president Rich Langford
Police confirm a person of interest is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing
The Fair Play Ambulance Cost Recovery Act would enable fire departments to recover costs associated with providing ambulance services
EMS transported the firefighters from the Mariners Harbor Houses
The vehicles were responding to two different calls when the crash occurred
All the injuries were listed as minor, and Cleburne Fire Chief Scott Lail said both paramedics have recovered
“It is another tool in our bag,” said Richmond Fire Chief Sam Kirby
After a brief pause, instruction resumed during the pandemic but with changes, including virtual lectures and modified in-person labs
The four national awards recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding leadership in fire and life safety
The plan calls for Aurora to revamp its use-of-force policies and launch new training programs in an effort to combat bias in the ranks
The facility will be used for training exercises and to house a public safety program designed to get area kids interested in becoming first responders
“This is something I’ll have nightmares about for the rest of my life,” said Alex Pollak, who worked at the concert
A firefighter working a structure and brush fire was working traffic when a driver “attempted to come through the road block”
While rehab is typically thought of as for structure fires, Gordon Graham challenges responders to think about rehab during non-structure fire operations too
Two Cleburne firefighters were taken to the hospital for evaluation with non-life-threatening injuries
According to Houston’s FF union president, officials had asked for radios to contact private EMS but were only provided cellphone numbers
The fire chief of the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency in Canada shares what it’s like to be the first international president to lead the IAFC in many years
While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission EVs into service
Staffing challenges and increasing service calls from an aging population make it harder to maintain service standards, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says
Two Colo. firefighter-paramedics in the rig were unhurt, but police say the incident could have been much worse
Wausau police are investigating whether the ambulance collision caused the fatality or if it stemmed from the incident that necessitated the initial transport
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