Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
What fire leaders need to know now
Sterling Heights launched weekday BLS peak-demand units and color-coded dispatch to free ALS units for critical calls, reduce fatigue and better match resources
Minutes after the chopper went down, Sacramento Fire Capt. Peter Vandersluis rallied about 15 drivers to raise the medevac so a firefighter could rescue a paramedic
A REACH medical helicopter experienced an “in-air emergency” and crashed onto a Sacramento highway, trapping one crewmember
The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
Greater Manchester Police say the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
Oscar Monterossa, the lead paramedic during the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
An internal probe found the Waterbury recruits used phones and computers during the proctored test
ATF agents found four “simple” improvised explosive devices during the investigation of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attack
One resident was pulled from a burning bed as sprinklers contained flames in the Potland facility
Police say the gunman fired from a boat into the crowd at American Fish Company in Southport in an attack they called a “highly premeditated”
First Candle’s Safe Sleep Response Training equips first responders and others to counsel families on safe sleep and support those affected by SUID
States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades
Look for tampered packaging, excessive use and false documentation to identify a drug diversion in your department
Here are six strategies to prevent drug diversion, part of the profession’s important role in the fight against the opioid overdose epidemic
An Orlando Fire Department EMT was fired after a months-long investigation into a 34-second video clip where made a comment about women’s voting rights
Certified Vanderburgh County Fire Department medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws, speeding investigations, reducing case delays and cutting unnecessary hospital trips
From emotional trauma to gallows humor, Wilson reflects on his new role as a burned-out medic — and why “Code 3” is a tribute to the heart of paramedicine
Firefighter/Paramedic Scott fell ill while transporting a patient, was flown to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center for surgery and later died
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window
York County residents lined the route with flags as police, fire and EMS vehicles formed a solemn procession to the coroner’s office
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
Backed by a $1M AFG grant, the Lodi Fire Department plan involves 15 firefighter-paramedics and four paramedic engines at no extra cost to residents
An independent review says incident command wasn’t formally established until 25 minutes after the shooter was in custody and fire crews were dispatched late
Brenna Kulikowsk and Damon Thompson were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District firefighters intervened inside the store, detaining a man and treating a victims
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