Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The boyfriend allegedly left the scene but was found just after he crashed head-on with one of the Orangeburg fire engines heading to the scene
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a White Paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
The parka comes in high visibility and dark navy with multiple external pockets
Over $70K was donated as part of the Firefighters Grant Program
Kids wore bunker gear, watched mock patient extrications and learned about first responder professions
The “mini” is built to access rugged terrain in remote areas
First responders arrived a few minutes after the 911 call and found the wife going into labor in the car
A litter of kittens was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire training exercise
One police officer remarked that members of the dept. insisted on reaching wounded officers during live gunfire
The 20-year volunteer firefighter was his county’s first EMT-A; he also served in Cuba
Pre-planning and code enforcement are essential to EMS accessing, treating and extricating patients from political rallies and other mass gatherings
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford presented police, firefighters and EMTs with the tickets to thank them for the work they do
The firefighter-paramedics decided to pull the ambulance over and delivery the baby when it became apparent the mother was going into labor
Before deciding whether or not to allow firefighters and EMTs to carry concealed firearms, give careful thought to these five factors
Barry Miller, a 32-year veteran of the fire department, will be recognized for his service
NIPSTA uses new training rooms, simulations and VR to prepare first responders for critical situations
Negative Facebook comments about protestors may have been wrong, but were their terminations right?
Rob Taylor served the department for 13 years as a firefighter and paramedic
First responders, officials discuss tactics and challenges associated with active shooters
New augmented reality app shows “x-ray” of fuel lines and cables on live vehicles
The department currently uses 200 expired police vests and plan to purchase new ones
Fire, EMS and police personnel will all be trained to use the naloxone-based spray
Members of the Indianapolis Fire Department were taken to the hospital following the four-vehicle accident
Firefighters continued CPR and used an AED to revive the one-year-old girl
The firefighter and two companions carried the man about a mile where they were met by other paramedics also on the charity hike
Fire officials say a stabbing rampage at a home for mentally disabled left 19 dead and 25 wounded
San Luis’ new ambulance service predicts it will be able to respond up to five times faster than contractors
The law previously only applied to stopped police, emergency and maintenance vehicles
Byron is remembered for his rescue efforts at disaster sites in London and Japan
A Florida sheriff’s office says the two took 41 pictures with incapacitated patients; complaints from other medics sparked the investigation
Police, fire and EMS officials stress the importance of safety and situational awareness following the threats
The department expressed concerns that the flag may put firefighters at risks for ‘extremists targeting the fire engine’
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