Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
With volunteer numbers declining and emergency calls rising, Franklin County is expanding paid EMS staffing and launching creative recruitment efforts to keep up with demand
With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville’s fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
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
Trainees are able to treat the patient the same way they’d treat a real patient and hone decision-making skills in life-and-death situations
Twenty-five high school students visited the museum thanks to local fire, police and EMS union members
Richard Rojas, 26, has been charged with murder and 20 counts of attempted murder
Jared Thorpe was running errands when his scanner alerted him about two people trapped in a burning house
When responders arrived at the scene, they could hear people crying for help in the rubble
The legislation would give departments the ability to charge, but not mandate a fee
The scenario: a man crashes with his grandchild in a car seat in the backseat
Officials plan to use the drone for post-storm damage assessment and search and rescue
The #BlufftonHeartsMatter campaign aims to place 30 AEDs in the town to create a safer community
Surveillance video from a nearby business shows the moment of impact and then a huge fireball
The tree limb had fallen across his car earlier that day, smashing the roof and trapping him inside