Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
A Volusia County firefighter made a daring leap onto a runaway boat to rescue an unconscious man as the vessel spun out of control on a lake near De Leon Springs
Firefighters used a bandsaw to cut parts of the wrought iron fence before handing the teen to EMS
San Bernardino’s increased staffing of four firefighters per truck plus an added medic squad proved crucial in the swift rescue of a young girl trapped in a burning home
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
Patients who received CPR with the ResQCPR system had a 9 percent one-year survival rate, versus a 6 percent without it
First responder fatigue is a growing concern within the fire and EMS community
While the Fire Chiefs Association endorsed the bill, some chiefs say it will require they provide more training and equipment
Members of the technical rescue team and medical special operations unit have already been trained to enter the hot zone in active-shooter incidents
Surrounding yourself with resources and support is a great way to get a leg up on the competitive grant landscape
People convicted of felony hate crimes could face an additional five years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine
Kyle Jameson went into remission last year, but later found out he needed a bone marrow transplant
Equipping firefighters with epinephrine could cost the city $25,000
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