Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Several fire and police boats are on the scene near the Holland Tunnel
The Keene Fire Department will have more firefighters to staff ambulances in response to increasing EMS calls
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
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
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
