Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
An investigation is underway into how the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department had funds stolen during the purchase of ambulances
The investigation determined the Springfield Township assistant chief did not adequately investigate the incident
The new Nashville fire apparatus will be used for EMS calls, MVCs and other incidents in growing areas of the city
Crews had to battle flames along with exploding ammunition to locate the woman inside the home
A tree that had fallen into a power line caused a nearby electrical box to ignite; two firefighters suffered minor electrical shock
The firefighters and three civilians were treated for minor injuries; 89 people have been displaced by the fire
Tactical medic Ryan Starling recalls assessing the victims and separating the living from the dead
Jeff Kindrick was looking for fellow firefighters in a warehouse fire when a wall collapsed on him after jumping from a third floor
The woman was killed while trespassing on the tracks; the firefighters’ injuries were minor
They sang together during a Shop with a Hero event, where they help kids pick out holiday gifts
Not every emergency scene has road access, which is all the more treacherous in winter weather; here are six solutions to getting there
Torrential rains and mudslides left two women dead in Oregon and swept seven people into a Washington river, where they were rescued
Fire Marshal Jim Greeson was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; two others were also hurt
Capt. Scott Carroll, 48, fell ill while working a duty shift
The report documents the increase volume of medical calls and the continued allocation of the department’s resources to fighting fires
Firefighters were evaluating the 23-year-old man when he punched one firefighter; he was charged with assault and possession of synthetic marijuana
Contra Costa Fire Protection District chose to partner with AMR for EMS services over investing in EMS ownership
The chief says strain on responders is a growing problem, mainly caused by young people drinking
Mark Harmon was using a tractor to pull up a log when it flipped and killed him
The firefighter suffered a minor injury and a woman was treated for smoke inhalation
One adult and three children were injured; two of the injured were listed in serious condition
The woman was removed by her bedroom window on the second floor without life-threatening injuries
The firefighter sent out a mayday call and crews on scene quickly located him; he was uninjured
Three firefighters and an officer were hired to be stationed at the 45,000-square-foot facility
The 1992 Type III ambulance was retired when the department bought a new one; it will be the Belize town’s first ambulance
Mark Zielinski, 49, responded to a scene where a shopper was down in cardiac arrest requiring CPR
Officials said if the plan passed it would bring in addition income of $127,270 for the county’s rescue squads
Capt. Gene Hull, 53, underwent surgery to amputate his right arm after being diagnosed with cancer in the tissue around his collarbone
The rigs light up to the notes of “Wizards in Winter” by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The incident was the deadliest mass shooting since the attack at a school in Newtown three years ago
Firefighters let the blaze burn itself out as black smoke choked the freeway, which was briefly shut in both directions
The building was unoccupied when the fire was reported; no one was injured
The firefighters, along with a doctor who was also a passenger, helped a woman who was complaining of severe pain due to a recent surgery
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