Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Federal agents and protesters clashed for a second day near DHS staging areas, prompting a forceful response that included tear gas, arrests and growing unrest in LA’s immigrant communities
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepared to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
The 2026 plan includes a move to eliminate the EMS special fund, shifting $75M in revenue to the general fund.
Quiet Warrior
Lt. Brandon Anderson, a 16-year veteran firefighter, returned to his department as a fully qualified firefighter just 10 months after a motorcycle crash
Firefighter-paramedic Raymond Miller, who served the Ashland Fire Department for over 30 years, was remembered as someone who inspired others
Mike Bramhall is back on the job and studying to get his paramedic license after his lung collapsed from cystic fibrosis two years ago
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Jack Albert presented a special needs patient with a new bicycle after he was assaulted and his bike was stolen
The Wichita Fire Department will test sending EMTs on “what some have called band aids and aspirin” medical calls, Mayor Jeff Longwell said
Richard Knowlton trained Truro Fire Department staff and lifeguards on bleeding control less than two months before succumbing to cancer
After seeking treatment for his suicidal thoughts, Phil Hall is encouraging other firefighters to do the same
Superior Ambulance EMT Jaclyn Nauracy and South Haven Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Nicholas Branham were killed when they collided with an SUV
Understanding the challenges in a career in fire/EMS is key to overcoming them and enjoying a career in a rewarding field
Veteran first responder Conrad Gonzalez wrote “10-96 … We’re on the Way,” which includes 40 stories about saving lives
From October through May, the Keene Fire Department responded to at least 51 suspected opioid overdoses, administering 110 doses of naloxone to those patients
Craigsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tracy Martin said the volunteers voted to stop responding to EMS calls because they felt unneeded
Bob Bullard and his partner, Stacy Skaggs, have been holding performance fundraisers once a month and raised thousands of dollars
The Foxborough Fire Department will be the first in Massachusetts to use an ultrasound device that can diagnose things like internal bleeding and collapsed lungs
Decatur Fire Chief Tony Grande said he’s frustrated at First Response’s failure to meet the requirements of the city code
Troy West ripped his leg off after being caught in the tires of a logging truck, then applied a tourniquet and called 911 for himself
Garth Goodwin plans to donate the proceeds from a charity golf tournament in his name to first responder Rory Barros, who lost his leg after being hit by a drunk driver on duty
Through the Black Fire Brigade’s donation, 30 young adults from the inner city will start EMT training with tuition, books and uniform covered
The Medical Reserve Corps organizes medical and public health professionals to serve as volunteers in case of disaster
A canine hero led rescuers to an injured woman who had fallen 150 feet off a trail and was unable to shout for help
Paramedics in the town of Fishers are now offering Nitronox to patients as an alternative to opioids
Paramedics are trying a new approach by working close to firefighters to keep them safe while they battle blazes across Ontario
Hillsborough County will reopen its review of four paramedics facing discipline in the case of a stroke patient who died, saying it needs to know more
The new 22,000-square-foot Fire Station 1 is equipped with rapid opening doors synchronized to its emergency alarms
A Hillsborough County Administrator said the paramedics violated three areas of standard procedure
Ellsworth officials are studying whether to partner with a private ambulance company or start their own service
Firefighter Jeremy Menges and John Werner helped try to save a driver at the scene of the crash, and now the Kansas Highway Patrol has named them honorary troopers
Kaylee Mosley jumped into action to save a man who had driven into a wall by performing CPR, which she had just been certified in four days earlier
NFPA 3000 is a framework for preparing fire departments, EMS agencies, other responders and communities for active shooter incident response and recovery
A patient in the ambulance was not hurt, but two firefighter-paramedics were taken to a hospital
