Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
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
Public safety professionals across all disciplines have been waiting for more than 15 years for the construction of an interoperable national network for wireless and data communications
The Department of Parks and Recreation chose six parks in each borough to place AEDs
Eric Roland put his car in reverse, accelerated and knocked a paramedic to the ground
Mark Eugene Pruitt was sentenced to eight years in prison for the shooting death of Lt. Jason Adams
The high-speed network aims to equip firefighters, EMS and police with a single network that allows real-time communication during crises
Fire officials said the leak originated from a pipe near a copier room; employees’ injuries did not appear to be serious
The report found that drones rescued at least 59 people from life-threatening danger
D.C. fire department spokesman Doug Buchanan said ambulances were sent to the scene but did not take anyone to the hospital
Crews took a break from traditional CPR training in this hilarious video
Stephen Moody said he reached a breaking point when his family and work stress were at an all-time high
Another cat and a turtle were also saved; no one else was injured
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
Firefighter-paramedics will wear a monitor that measures their physiological responses during each shift
Officials said similar legislation could have kept the man charged with murdering EMT Yadira Arroyo off the streets
By implementing a yoga curriculum that provides a skill set that is simple, safe and effective, responders can help manage their mental health
Officials said 40 other people were injured, including two who were in serious condition
Jacob Howser’s death came just before his fire company’s fundraiser Saturday
First responders had problems reaching the shooting victims because the parking lots were full
A former deputy sheriff said the state needed to do more to protect responders, citing the death of two Sumrall volunteer firefighters earlier this month
Responders from around the city Saturday joined thousands of bystanders lining the streets to honor Yadira Arroyo
Yadira Arroyo was run over after a man hijacked her ambulance last week
Researchers ranked businesses and other locations according to how many cardiac arrests occurred within 100 meters of the locations and when they were open
Ken Anderson, 49, a 23-year veteran, died March 11 after suffering a stroke
The measure must go through two more committees before the House floor
The 9/11 Commission said there’s a “likelihood” that Saudi-government-sponsored charities funded the attacks
Chris Fields said the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing was a call that will always stick with him
Authorities said they were treating the attacks as a terrorist incident
Paramedic Karsyn Nehls said she wanted to bring some light to victims of an apartment fire
James Campbell was starting his shift as a paramedic when he saw the call on his fire department pager
Recent legislation across the country could potentially equip firefighters with firearms while they respond to calls
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