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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Fire officials said a passer-by found the vehicle; the woman was conscious and alert when rescuers reached her
The bus driver, an aide and a student were all on board the 16-passenger school bus at the time of the collision
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed while responding to a medical call in January
Vaishali Konowitz was born in 2007 at her family’s home, where firefighter-paramedic Christopher Bak helped deliver her
Officials said fatigue may have played a factor in the crash
Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station
EMS personnel and firefighters held Donald Scott until police arrived on scene
Colleton County Fire and Rescue’s Twitter account states that four children died at the scene when a car ended up trapped beneath the rig
Officials used a $150,000 grant to purchase 152 ballistic vests for first responders
Firefighter James Brugger and his wife were waiting to board a flight when they saw an unconscious man lying on the ground
The department wants to purchase a combination fire and rescue vehicle, which would replace a 1991 rescue truck
Firefighters cleared a number of buildings and didn’t find any gas leaks
The girls, ages 11 and 8, used the funds to give “a hug and a mug” to firefighters, EMS and police
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Fire Brigade station manager Joe Kenny said firefighters have released a number of people and two remain trapped
The fire chief said the new additions will not only help save lives, but honor the military while doing so
An Air Force veteran took a screenshot of the photo and comment and reported it to the department
A 56-year-old man was also hurt with non life-threatening injuries
Anyone with an emergency is being asked to contact their local fire station directly for help
Officials said hiring paramedics would be more cost-effective
Fire Chief Larry Rooney said the changes limited the department’s response to medical calls
Firefighter Rob Wimer, with the Greenwood Township Volunteer Fire Department, was transported to a hospital for treatment
Officials said it is possible the bus driver suffered some kind of medical emergency when the crash occurred
A dozen female paramedics allege the department devised two new physical agility tests that are biased against women
Firefighters are still working their way through the wreckage of the commuter bus
Lt. Leon Michel was celebrating with colleagues at the bar after passing a department exam
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