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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Off-duty Newburyport Firefighter George Fraley suffered a heart attack at home and was revived by his own colleagues en route to the hospital
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
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
The new standards will provide guidance on the tactical, legal and ethical use of unmanned aircraft systems
The report will include a detailed critique of the emergency response and other issues to identify lessons from the experience
Firefighters at the scene were looking for potential hazards; at least two buildings were damaged
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Lt. Steve Lawrence said it’s unclear what forced the twin-engine Cessna 402B to land
Robert Marriott was counseling at a camp for burn survivors when he remembered George after hearing the story of his injury
Valley Regional Fire and EMS teamed up with the Fraternal Order of Police Christina Lodge 84 to help their brothers and sisters in Texas in time for Christmas
Dr. Michael Guttenberg developed pancreatic cancer after helping with clean-up efforts at Ground Zero
Steven Terry was a firefighter-paramedic for almost 25 years, as well as a 20-year veteran of the Army National Guard
The initial chaos requires quick, creative incident mitigation solutions, while recovery requires long-term planning
Disaster response teams from across the U.S. have been activated to provide emergency assistance through its agreement with FEMA
Deadly California wildfires are latest natural disaster to displace civilians, damage infrastructure and strain fire department budgets
