Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
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Several firefighters were injured during the blaze at a popular Destin restaurant
The woman refused to climb down a fire truck’s ladder because she wanted to save her dog
Robert Prior lost the use of his legs after he got into a crash in 2008; he began traveling to schools to talk about the dangers of driving while impaired
The firefighters were on their way to an apartment fire when a car pulled out in front of the rig
The firefighters, who were taken to a hospital for treatment, suffered minor injuries
Fire chief: The students were observing the teacher demonstrate different-colored flames when something went wrong.
The man was pinned at the bottom of a V-shaped collapse of unstable debris from the five-story brick building
Patrick and Amanda Stewart, married four months ago, worked together to save a man dropped off at the fire station after a heroin overdose
The firefighter received CPR on scene, was revived and transported to a hospital for surgery
More than 100 passengers evacuated the plane on the Florida runway as fire crews put out the jet engine fire
Homes for Heroes is dedicated to helping first responders buy, sell, and refinance their homes
The fire was where adhesives and sealants are stored; this is the second three-alarm fire in the area this month
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They were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries
Brian Bigelow, 22, swerved to miss a deer and suffered serious head injuries
An ambulance didn’t arrive until 47 minutes after the initial call; the dispatcher has been placed on administrative leave
Investigators said the woman was texting while driving; no firefighters were hurt
They were going to a meeting they thought was scheduled for Thursday but was the day before; they said they were going to the wrong place at the right time
A Detroit EMS union steward says $12/hour is inadequate for the risks of violence medics encounter on every shift
Officials aren’t sure if firefighter Larry O’Neil died while en route to the scene or when arriving; they believe he suffered a heart attack
The 32-year-old rookie firefighter felt a sharp pain in his left side but ignored it; he later realized there was a hole and burn mark in his turnout gear
Some firefighters said they tidied up the firehouse, while others mentioned they use the time to train and study
Sarah Ray became a social media sensation when a photo of her helping at a crash scene in her wedding dress went viral
The department’s safety director said he doesn’t know how the city can afford not to protect its first responders
The bicyclist, who suffered non-life threatening injuries, was riding in the bike lane when the rig attempted to turn into a gas station
Officials didn’t know the firefighter’s condition, but he was taken to a hospital with a broken leg
Due to firefighters’ quick efforts, all fires were swiftly extinguished minimizing damage and no one was injured
Matthew Gallant has been on the job since 2013 and is a well-liked member of the department who comes from a family of firefighters
Recent stabbings of two EMTs in Detroit and two firefighters in San Diego have raised concerns about how to keep responders safe on scene
Billy Naillon, 26, who served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, was partially ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased on the scene
More than 3,000 firefighters will benefit from the $45 million settlement that had stretched over 14 years
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