Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Arlington Firefighter Brady Weaver was shot while checking on children heard crying inside an apartment
Paulding County first responders faced a worker buried up to his neck in a 20-foot deep trench
The law now allows TEMS medics to carry a firearm in prohibited areas for their protection
He said he appreciated the family adding him to Facebook and continuing to update him on the girl’s condition
The unidentified firefighter was taken to a hospital with a severe left arm injury
The four occupants inside the home were able to escape without injury; the occupants of the plane weren’t immediately identified
Both injured firefighters were released from the hospital within 48 hours of the stabbing and are expected to make a full recovery
The argument started over a custody battle; the police and fire department are investigating the incident
Four were treated and released at the scene; the remaining two were hospitalized in stable condition
A firefighter immediately administered oxygen to the dog, who was wet but otherwise unharmed
Colored theatrical powder thrown from the stage onto about 1,000 people somehow ignited and exploded
One of two firefighters and a patient were injured when the ambulance collided with a car
White Deer Volunteer Fire Department says the explosion occurred at a gas booster station as crews worked on a 4-inch gas line
The woman, eight months pregnant at the time, claims that volunteer firefighters convinced her to submit to a cervical exam and they used dirty gloves
The fire started inside a tank once used for hydrogen cyanide; 14 plant workers were injured
Throughout Lt. Stu Tudor’s recovery, his fellow firefighters have given up vacation days or have worked on his behalf so that he can retire and get his pension
They were hospitalized with minor injuries; fire officials suspect arson
Detroit Fire conducted two internal investigations; “I’m not about to be on no scene 10 minutes doing CPR” the EMT said
Four firefighters were checked out for heat-related problems and one firefighter was transported to a hospital for treatment
The motorcyclist suffered two compound fractures in his left leg and a severely broken arm
The firefighter was transported by ambulance to a hospital, where he remains hospitalized
The $15 million firehouse opened in April with paramedics, but no firefighters
One firefighter was more seriously injured with several stab wounds to his torso and a punctured lung; the other also had multiple stab wounds to his torso
The EMT told her boss in an internal investigation ‘I’m not about to be on no scene 10 minutes doing CPR.’
The firefighter was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment; he is reportedly in stable condition
Three firefighters fixed the disabled minivan when a man became ill and couldn’t complete the job himself
The firefighters’ injuries were minor; the fire truck was significantly damaged
The firefighter was airlifted to a hospital after he walked about a mile from the site of the attack to the helicopter
The EMS chief says neither department was consulted and both were caught by surprise by the proposal
The medic pleaded no contest and signed away his paramedic certification; patient speaks about the incident
Firefighters are still in search-and-rescue mode Tuesday morning, and a shelter was opened at a local high school
The girl was stabilized at the pool before being taken to the hospital; she’s expected to be fine
Four firefighters were on the rig, but no one was hurt because they quickly swerved away from the car