Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
15 inmates at Rikers Island claim they were kept in locked rooms during the 2023 fire that injured 20
Syracuse firefighters said they saw so many people on the scene that it was tough to tell who was a victim
Chicago firefighter leaders said paramedics worked nearly 230,000 overtime hours to staff the city’s 80 ambulances last year, and they are on track to do the same in 2024
Jeff Beckner was found dead Friday morning after dispatch received a call of a man lying face down in a creek
The pilot rehab program would reduce repetitive emergency calls and increase first responder availability
Released footage shows officers tasing a firefighter who was accused of fighting
The county is reducing responses to save money and free firefighters for more urgent calls
Two departments are try to save money by layoffs, attrition and not filling expired SAFER hires
The evidence says not using emergency lights and sirens should be the rule – and using them should be an infrequent exception
The fire chief said it would not tread on agreement with ambulance company, AMT
The city proposed training medics for single duty and reducing the number of firefighters on engines
Noah Filer came out of a coma to learn he was a double amputee and his firefighting career was over — then chased his goal of becoming a paramedic
New starting pay rates of $15.50 and $16.80 an hour will make the jobs more attractive to applicants
Guy Morgan was placed on administrative leave after posting lewd and offensive comments on Facebook
One neighbor, a nurse, revived the toddler via CPR when he was rescued from the fire
Officials said the boat struck something that was submerged in the water
Los Angeles police say the campus is now safe; no other injuries were reported
Dallas Fire-Rescue officials are optimistic the community paramedic program revenue will increase as it educates “frequent flyers” and reduces hospital readmissions
The man drove up to the station and honked his horn before going into cardiac arrest
One of two women died when a vehicle veered off a cliff, and another woman fell off a cliff Tuesday
The Medal of Valor is the highest national award for a police officer, firefighter or emergency services officer for exhibiting exceptional courage
Several manufacturers have received UL certification and at least one is adding a vertical steering stick to reduce fall injuries
The new equipment includes “fly cars,” ambulance charging stations and rescue boats
Over 7,000 of the tax preparer’s clients face paying back millions they received in tax returns
The department has been able to decrease response times and increase the number of patients cared for
Prosecutors can now seek stronger penalties when first responders are intentionally targeted because of their professions
The sensitivity training followed one firefighter’s post that went viral saying drug addicts shouldn’t be given Narcan
The harassment and assaults began when she was 16 and continued for years, with those in charge treating her as the perpetrator, not the victim
The department asked officials to find $160,000 to hire paid paramedics to ensure residents have proper emergency care
Coworkers, men and women, bullied and tormented a young paramedic during a difficult period of her life instead of training, mentoring and supporting her
When teaming with police, fire and EMS need different tactics and tools for both scenarios
Corey Showers’ stroke symptoms were recognized by a fellow firefighter and confirmed by a remote neurologist using a telemedicine robot
Stipe Miocic said his job as a firefighter played a crucial role in his victory over Fabricio Werdum
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