Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Naperville’s CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls
Willimantic’s in-house social worker connects patients with resources needed outside of emergency response
You are on scene with a patient who has suffered significant facial trauma; what are some strategies to improve your ability to manage his airway?
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
With more questions than answers surrounding a Trump presidency, these seven items are likely to be front of mind for fire and EMS providers
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
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
