Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
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
All three were taken to a hospital; the driver was charged with driving on a suspended license
It was, at the time, the deadliest mass shooting in recent U.S. history
The overcrowded train station erupted in panic when Amtrak police used a TASER to subdue a man who was causing a disturbance
A man’s vomit splashed on their clothing and equipment; the firefighters “got it in their eyes and mouth”
The woman sent her 7-year-old grandson to get help; he reached other hikers who called 911
Officials said an underage female junior firefighter performed CPR on a patient that later died
Intermediate providers would receive $3,000 more per year and paramedics would receive $6,000 more per year
Maryland law makes it illegal to provide medical care to an animal without a veterinary license
Paramedics are requesting self-defense training as well as ballistic vests
The most crucial part is to ensure the rigs you have or are requesting are matched to the threats facing the community
Several officers suffered minor burns, muscle strains and smoke inhalation from getting the girls out of the burning car
The incident command structure and coordination with multiple hospitals saved lives
The department has half as many ambulances, which are busy most of the day, as they do fire trucks
The students were taken to a hospital after what was believed to be a domestic dispute
House Bill 982 would allow firefighters and EMTs with handgun licenses to carry a gun
Randolph Mantooth, who portrayed Johnny Gage, said responders saved his sister’s life in a 1987 car crash
Officials said two children remain hospitalized; they were reported in stable condition
Standardizing guidelines for ambulance design and collision testing requirements can save lives
Strong winds ripped off an apartment building’s roof completely and a high school’s roof was partially damaged
The gear, which cost the city $88,000, is now distributed throughout all of the department’s emergency vehicles
Amanda Lauren Snyder, 27, became irate when crews attempted to assess her
Family members drew attention to the issue after bystanders videotaped, instead of calling 911, a hit-and-run
Linda Long and Crystal Yates began their careers as paramedics and rose through the ranks
Capt. Terry Welsh returned to police cars in front of his hotel after going for a run with his daughter; he knew something was wrong
Anyone who’s exercising in extremely high temperatures should keep well hydrated and allow time to cool down
It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was working on the boiler at the time of the blast
A segmented diagnosis is used for those who experience symptoms of complex traumatic events
The bill would allow a firefighter or paramedic who has a concealed weapon permit to get certified as a “school first responder”
Fire officials said the leak was caused by a malfunctioning vent pipe from the pool heater
Video of the wreck posted online shows the group struggling to raise the boat’s sail in heavy winds
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