Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
St. Paul firefighters found the victim in the basement during a fire where three other occupants safely escaped
Technical rescue work in Baltimore County saved a seriously injured man who had fallen into a well
FDNY officials said the e-bike battery fire blocked the path of egress in the Brooklyn apartment building
The extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocol is increasing survival rates from zero to around 40 percent
Public safety budget limitations impact firefighter training, recruitment and retention
Six months earlier, Medical City Plano formed the “pre-hospital amputation team” after Collin County firefighters expressed a need
Grafton Fire Department volunteer firefighter Daniel Dowty resuscitated a coworker at his second job less than a month after becoming certified
Bellingham firefighters responding to a medical aid call found themselves facing a man with a gun, prompting a police standoff
A press release announcing the ambulance manufacturer merge said the combination “creates a leading player within the evolving specialty vehicle industry”
Host Chris Cebollero sits down with three veteran fire, EMS and police experts to better understand the communication issues and challenges facing responders
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Communication problems, especially reliability and interoperability, are widespread and complicate preparedness, training and response
Police said the ambulance was returning to the Wise Avenue Volunteer Company with its emergency lights on when the car crashed into the rear driver’s side
Officials are supporting a pair of bills aimed at providing workers compensation coverage for responders with job-related PTSD
“My people are saying they’re exhausted,” Private Koenigseker said. “We are running in just an incredibly high volume of runs”
Departments are scrambling for ways to protect their first responders and identify the powders and pills they encounter on the scenes of overdoses and crimes
Joshua Weller claims he was retaliated against after standing up for a female colleague, and said his superior abused prescription drugs on duty
Kirk McKee said first responders are “here for all life” when asked about rescuing the blind Yorkie from the flames
The bill would provide immunity for trained police officers, firefighters and EMTs when veterinary care isn’t immediately available
Legislation would put local fire departments with EMS services on par with other ambulance providers
These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated healthcare
The city of East Liverpool is making the switch after several incidents where ambulances were unavailable for emergencies
Lisa Purvis, whose son died in the crash, created a petition against the rehiring of Edward Ackerman
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue firefighters were visited by Michael, 4, who they helped perform CPR on when he became unconscious
New Bedford EMS only recently began carrying the drug on their ambulances and it was intended to treat firefighters who suffer smoke inhalation
The taxi-voucher program at the Phoenix Fire Department is a way for officials to deal with limited resources and increasing calls
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North Bellmore Fire Department is being sued after Anne Stahlberg died from head trauma she suffered after falling from a gurney
After 36 years as a city paramedic, Corey Romanowski had more than his share of stories to tell
Officials said the public safety model of first responders acting as firefighters, police officers and EMS providers helps decrease response times
Fire officials said the ambulance was driving down the highway when a fire started in the engine compartment
Plan ahead and use all the resources at your disposal to help firefighters suffering from PTSD related to disaster response
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