Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
A Fort Worth woman first called 911 to say she had fallen several days ago and called again saying she would shoot anyone entering
EMS Assistant Chief James U. Matz said firefighters respond to up to 6,000 opioid overdoses a year
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Deputies said the family in Angleton were working on leveling their mobile home when it collapsed on them
An off-duty firefighter with the department was in the crowd and did not sustain major injuries
Five of the injured were in critical condition and the other two were in stable condition at area hospitals
For opioid toxicity to occur the drug must enter the blood and brain from the environment
Orange radio boxes, oxygen trunks, antiquated stretchers and duct tape: the tools of the fire/EMS first responder have come a long way
Firefighters gave Steve Sawatzky CPR while waiting for an ambulance at a company outing
The annual tribute began by reading the names of 531 firefighters, paramedics and police officers the group has honored in 10 years
Todd Middendorf, described as a “cornerstone” of the department, died unexpectedly while on vacation
San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said all 28 survivors were taken to hospitals, where 20 were in extremely critical or serious condition
“It is the youngest suspected OD we’ve had in the city ever,” Christopher Hickey of Manchester Fire Department said
Crews were responding to a cardiac arrest call when the incident occurred
Battalion Chief Todd Middendorf, 46, was a member of the Carpentersville Fire Department for 23 years
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FireRescue1 looked at Google Trends data to discover which opioids are most often researched.
Brock Trimmer, Sebastian Zlotkavski and Ronnie Simone used their paramedic training to quickly jump into action
The partnership aims to reinforce the use of a smartphone app to connect nearby CPR-trained citizens and off-duty responders with people in cardiac arrest
Lt. Adam Moss was clearing a tree from a road when a large section snapped and fell on him
After the crash, the two responders inspected the vehicles and began treating the other driver
Rescue crews punched through a wall and debris to save the woman who was trapped underneath debris in her apartment
One of the victims wasn’t discovered until authorities were clearing the wreckage
Michael John Harcharik used the card to make $11,217 in purchases and cash withdrawals
One recommendation is to consider eliminating one of St. Paul’s three fire-rescue squads in order to reallocate staff to ambulances
Public safety personnel and citizens joined together to show the special relationship that exists with the between responders and the citizens they serve
Clarence Wilburn II’s disease was thought to be a result of breathing the dust, smoke and ash at Ground Zero
William An thanked everyone who helped save him after being shot while responding to a call
Matthew Bashaw, 27, was vacationing with friends at the Colorado River in Arizona when he died
Ben Schultz will go to a Colorado hospital that specializes in spinal cord and brain injuries
Fresno fire investigator Don MacAlpine said his unit is going after sellers who advertise illegal fireworks
About $220,000 is earmarked to buy 18 vending machines that firefighters and paramedics will have to use when restocking medic units with drugs
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