Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Simulation training from the Chippewa Valley Technical College helps Eau Claire firefighters improve their EMS skills
While Aurora Fire Rescue attempted to extinguish a house fire, a man ran out with a gun and immediately fired upon a responding Falck Rocky Mountain ambulance
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Jermaine Frye, 31, had been hospitalized after a recent on-duty injury; he later went into cardiac arrest at his home
The current policy limits fire departments from responding to medical calls
The girl suffered first- and second-degree burns to her left arm and the left-side of her torso
Five passengers were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and three were taken to a hospital
Officials said the county is growing and having one person supervise both departments is going to be a bigger challenge
The man drove around barricades before crashing into the helicopter and hitting a fire truck
It was not known if alcohol, drugs or fatigue played a role in the crash
At least 30 victims have been taken to hospitals; firefighters removed more bodies using ladders to climb into the bus’ windows
“Big Dan,” a former firefighter and training officer with the York Fire Department died Oct. 13
Rail officials say the train had been carrying 1,300 passengers instead of the usual 600
First responders arrived on scene after an elderly man fell on his property while doing yard work
A panel of law enforcement, EMS and medical experts discussed the implications of administering patient care in the warm zone at IACP 2016
Firefighters, paramedics and a YMCA lifeguard sprang into action when a man playing basketball collapsed on the court in April
The proposal would give injured first responders relief from ad valorem taxes assessed on homestead property
James “Jimmy” Shields died over the weekend; funeral arrangements are pending
The county has had difficulty maintaining staffing levels at the 911 center; they are short 21 employees
Citing dangers faced by paramedics at the Pulse nightclub shooting, fire officials have pushed for protective gear, such as armored helmets
The center’s programs include cognitive behavioral therapy, couples therapy and K9 therapy
The dispatcher is accused of being involved in thousands of calls that lasted less than 20 seconds
There is no greater fear than not seeing a child breathing, and no greater joy than seeing that same child begin to breathe
Unless our patient is carrying a holster or a sign that says, “I have a gun,” I’m not likely to notice it
A boy sat on the curb outside, motionless; I walked past him and into his house to find his grandfather, dead.
A study on documentation accuracy using body-worn cameras discussed at EMS World Expo
A new approach to hiring EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police officers described at EMS World Expo
Emergency personnel may now carry doses up to four milligrams of naloxone nasal spray
The company awarded 20 responders who have suffered serious injuries sustained while on duty
The smoke detectors in the house were not working and smoke could be seen coming out of the attic
Rescue teams rushed to the scene after the boat capsized 100 feet from the pier
Dozens of firefighters and police officers were at the scene of the derailment; 11 people were hospitalized
A Coast Guard helicopter crew also rescued a man stranded on a sailboat in a river during the storm
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