Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The research found that a 5-degree jump in the daily average temperature can prompt hundreds of additional calls to 911 over a month
The Orange County Fire Authority vehicle swerved to avoid a ladder on the road, struck the guardrail on the right shoulder and flipped over
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
As responders, we can’t run from danger because we’re tasked with mitigating the incident and managing the aftermath
After three hours, responders and the man’s family finally coaxed him down
Technology offers a way for fire departments to meet the evolving demand for and nature of pre-hospital care
Fellow firefighters immediately came to Ben Schultz’s aid when he was injured and took him to a hospital
Marc Hadden helped deliver a baby after responding to a call and adopted her shortly after
Court documents said the woman was having a seizure when he inappropriately touched her
Crews volunteered their time to build a ramp so a man with a recent leg amputation can get in out of his house with more ease
Firefighters will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
Robert Spoon, a 10-year veteran, died of a gunshot wound to the head
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash
Heroin is costing taxpayers millions of dollars annually
Lt. Robert Spoon died after suffering thermal burns and a gunshot to the head
The attack left seven people and three attackers dead
British media reported that more than one person had been killed in the rampage
Robert Spoon was believed to have also suffered a gunshot wound
Brent Johnson started his career in public service as a volunteer firefighter-paramedic
Josh McCoy used CPR training he’d been taught as a firefighter and was able to revive his son in 5 to 20 seconds
William An was all smiles while talking to colleagues after being discharged
Sophina keeps a list of her first responder friends and, with her mother’s help, prays for them at bedtime
Neighbors said a woman ran from the building with her clothes on fire
This exclusive PTSD screening quiz can help determine if your symptoms are consistent with those of the diagnosis
Leaders of the 14 fire service agencies across the county are weighing taking a leadership role in delivering EMS services
It took a fire department crew about 17 minutes to disentangle her arm from the machine
The retired football player thanked the two men who treated him after his career-ending injury
“May Madness” encourages responders to “own the code” and improve survival rates for cardiac arrest victims
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the emerging threats facing today’s responders, how a rescue task force response model works and what equipment and armor technology is available
Investments include construction of a new EMS station as well as funding for ambulances
Crews said they were “absolutely amazed” the man escaped hypothermia and crawled to safety with numerous injuries
Firefighters helped them out of the vehicle that was turned on its side in the water
Investigators determined that three road workers died accidentally in a storm drain filled with poisonous gases earlier this year
