Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Records show the chief performed intubation and administered IVs, while unlicensed, while his son conducted CPR and ventilation without a valid EMT license
A firefighter battling a fire in Brooklyn suffered a medical emergency while working on the roof of a four-story building
17 people suffered minor injuries when a bus crashed into a tractor-trailer while exiting I-84 in Jefferson Township
In one mall, emergency medical personnel were called in to assist someone who had a medical episode while fleeing
Tiffany Moyes, 19, will join 2,000 other firefighters in the annual stair climb, which raises funds for cancer research
The smell has sent some firefighters – up to 10 in recent weeks – to emergency rooms to be evaluated for carbon monoxide poisoning
Adam Walton said victims have 45 minutes to an hour before they lose all ability to help themselves
Lontavious Johnson, 32, and Andrew Desmond, 31, were charged with assault and battery against police officers in October
Several firefighters suffered minor injuries; two people were critically hurt and four had potentially serious injuries
FEMA officials say 121 Ohio public safety agencies and organizations have sent approximately 400 people to train at the facility in question since that time
While trapped in the rubble, firefighter Dustin Luebke held onto Emily Fodness’ hand until they were able to reach her
The explosion killed 32 people and left dozens badly burned
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers attended the award ceremony, in which three first place prizes were selected
After the attack, dozens of ambulances lined the streets waiting to evacuate people, and heavily armed police patrolled the area
FEMA said workers ordered a non-lethal form of ricin; no students have been reported harmed at the center
The fire department says the tree fell Saturday afternoon and that two of those injured are in serious condition
German police say they’ve arrested a suspect believed to be the driver of the truck
Heather Miller was baking when her couch caught fire, which quickly spread throughout the house
Christopher Suprun said individuals on social media have threatened to kill him and harm his wife and daughters if he does not vote for Trump
The patient became combative and grabbed a knife as firefighters attempted to treat him
In 2016, Heimlich himself was the hero, saving a woman choking on food at his senior living center
Firefighter-EMT Rachel Itzoe was walking into her house and heard the crash; she and a friend ran to the scene and assessed the situation
A caller told police there was an elderly woman “frozen to death” in a parked car
Although he retired several years ago, Richard Miller, 61, died from smoke inhalation while evacuating people from a burning building
Ricin, a toxin from the seeds of the castor oil plant, is lethal to humans in even tiny doses
Kaheem, 5, who is battling leukemia, started out his dream-come-true day on a Montgomery County fire truck
The Minneapolis Fire Department and some firefighters are being sued for not doing enough to save a hypothermic teen, but is a breach enough for a finding of negligence?
Officials are hoping to obtain information about the extent and nature of workplace violence in the industry and the effectiveness of interventions used
Firefighter Jose Zambrano said he hopes his “special kind of crazy” will support his effort to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Cruz Macias’ colleagues immediately recognized his symptoms and got an ambulance to transport him to a hospital
William Schmidt was in his living room when he heard honking and a loud crash outside his home
Officials said firefighters responded to 745 calls about drug overdoses in November
Fire Chief Jay Sharp said crews were working when gas made its way onto the deck floor of a warming hut
