Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
A Denver rail worker suffered severe injuries and had his leg amputated after being trapped by a derailed train car at the BNSF Globeville Yard
North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt was caught on video shouting profanities at a 10-year-old girl during an emergency call
In a two-day joint exercise with Auburn University and emergency agencies, first responders simulated an active shooter scenario to sharpen tactics
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
From basic models to high-tech solutions, these pulse oximeters offer quick and reliable readings without breaking the bank
Bloomington Deputy Chief Carl Reeb said requiring applicants to have the state-issued paramedic license was one of the biggest recruitment barriers
Body-worn camera footage shows Memphis EMTs not providing aid during the fatal incident
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
The Portland woman was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher saying she was inside a basement bathroom
Identifying significant GI problems and providing initial care may help improve the chances of recovery for patients who experience true GI emergencies
Chelsea Tower 1 firefighters maneuvered around power lines to reach occupants trapped on the third floor
Rescuers tunneled underneath the boy and used dish soap and friction-reducing sheets to free him
The judge ruled Aurora Peter Cichuniec had to make a quick decision the night of the arrest as the highest-ranking paramedic at the scene
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
CAL FIRE Riverside County Battalion Chief Mike Martinez said it was surreal to find the woman walking down the street amid the flames
Lowell Fire Chief Phil Charron said one firefighter had to bail out a window due to the intense fire conditions
The driver of Norristown Quint 27 raised a ground ladder to occupants awaiting rescue
Peterborough Fire and Rescue has teamed up with the ConVal chapter of End 68 Hours of Hunger to provide schoolchildren with secure weekend food
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
The Iowa United First Aid program enlists volunteers who are on standby and equipped with basic first aid gear to help on EMS calls, such as heart attacks and lacerations
First responders in Saginaw arrived on the scene to find the truck and house on fire and the driver lying on the roof
Ventura County firefighters used Oxnard police robots during a technical rescue operation
From budget-friendly picks to the top-tier, find the right stethoscope for your needs
Follow these steps to facilitate a successful outcome for dealing with emergencies involving kids
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
Sioux City Fire Rescue has seen a 21% increase in EMS calls over the past five years
More than 80 firefighters worked on the rescue, along with a “complete medical team,” LAFD said; Two rescuers were treated for heat exhaustion with one hospitalized
Baltimore County firefighters rescued an 8-year-old boy from a burning house in Dundalk
Two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School were killed; A 14-year-old suspect is in custody
