Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
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A hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex plant near Deer Park killed at least two workers and caused a shelter-in-place order for residents
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Funds for the nearly $4,000 memorial stone, feauturing the Fireman’s and EMT prayers, came through donations
Firefighters finished hanging up the Christmas lights that the man was working on when he fell and broke his leg
By working together to combat acts of mass violence, public safety agencies will save more lives
“We are dismayed by these selfish actions and hope the community can help us find the person,” Tualatin Valley Battalion Chief Chris Dawson said
“What if you have a call and the ambulance has to try and find your house ... for an emergency reason, a heart attack or something?” Councilman Dino Loprieto said
Megan Erdley said Chief James Blount had a “discriminatory desire to remove all women from the ranks of the paid staff of firefighters”
The new ambulance, which was purchased with leftover money from a new ladder truck, will help with the growing demand for medical services
Another medic was able to administer naloxone to the firefighter-medic, who was transported to the hospital along with the patient
Emergency Medical Services Locals 2507 and 3621 are suing for information on pay history, accusing the city and fire department of withholding information
David Knight was arrested after an investigation that was sparked when Hamlet Rescue and Emergency Medical Services noticed “some discrepancies” in their finances
The Lee’s Summit Fire Department promoted Capt. Ben Hicks while he was 7,500 miles away serving in Qatar with the Missouri National Guard
Mike Washington and the critical incident stress management team helps responders talk about stressful incidents in order to keep crews mentally healthy
Augusta Fire Chief Chris James brought the issue to city council to oust private EMS agency Gold Cross in a surprise presentation
Capt. Tonya Boyd, a 21-year veteran, will be the highest-ranking black woman in the department
The 4th annual First Responders Night included 150 responders holding the American flag while EMT Sarah McShane sang
Climbing the ranks of the fire service often fails to prepare new chiefs to discuss financial issues with local elected and appointed officials
Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department’s shrinking volunteer base is forcing the fire department to end ambulance service at the start of 2018
Don Lohr and his friend were on a fishing trip when the boat’s engine failed, leaving them stranded for 24 hours
Wally, a 10-month-old goldendoodle, was donated by Caring Angels Therapy Dogs to help firefighters deal with witnessing trauma on the job
An inter-town Capital Expenditure Grant from the state purchased tactical protective equipment to ensure the safety of first responders
The show, starring Connie Britton, will follow the high-intensity experiences of firefighters, EMS providers and police
Medical Director Jeremy Cushman encourages BLS providers to develop medical preplans for technical rescue scenarios they may encounter
Firefighter Sam Berry made a deal with the patient to take care of the dog since he didn’t want to go to the hospital and leave her behind
Kimberly Asaro said she was forced to quit after an aggressive Facebook post by a colleague made her feel unsafe
The private agency said they were told not to respond to calls that the firefighters can handle on their own
A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home
Following on White House special commission recommendations, Trump announces a national public health emergency for the opioid emergency
Participating students will be EMT certified after spending a minimum of 48 hours in an ER and 60 hours in an ambulance
Test your knowledge of fentanyl exposure, protection and treatment
