Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
According to local officials, Falck ambulances were late to about one in every six medical emergencies in the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton
Throughout the years, Lois and Arn Hart have given their time and money to the communities they live in
Exploring the distinct stressors firefighters face during medical calls
A similar case is pending in Missouri involving a lesbian firefighter suing for spousal benefits for her wife
The 20-year-old was arrested for burning and causing damage to personal property and misusing a fire alarm
Despite their popularity around the world, the motorcycle as a fire rig has been slow to catch on in the U.S.; here are some reasons to give them a close look
Firefighters will respond in congested areas on two Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycles equipped with ALS gear and fire extinguishers
The baby had his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck; firefighters helped fix the issue and the baby and mom are doing fine
The 21-year-old hit the medic, struck a firefighter with an elbow to the head and broke a sheriff’s leg
The two firefighters were uninjured; a resident also escaped the home uninjured
The extent of the damage will make determining the cause of the fire difficult; no one was injured
Three firefighters on board the ladder truck were a little stiff after the crash but were uninjured
The music video included public safety responders from several communities and communications center personnel who volunteered their time for the filming
He performed CPR until paramedics arrived; the umpire is in stable condition
His wife and son were rushed to the hospital with multiple fractures; his wife broke her pelvis in five places
Crews had to use a ladder to help evacuate the family, including three children, from a second-story window
The man set fire to a chair in the cabin before shooting himself; officers have not yet determined a motive for the shootings
Some of the best experiences for firefighters and the public happen on food runs; it would be a shame if all that eating were halted
The 21-year-old man ran away at the scene of a car crash; firefighters chased him down and held him until police arrived
The 58-year-old hiker spent three days with no food or water, and his condition had deteriorated to the point that he was unable to move
The legislation would exempt volunteer firefighters from paying more than $47 in fees for state and federal background clearances
The firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated and later released from the hospital
One firefighter was sent to the hospital after suffering heat exhaustion; two others were hurt trying to fight the massive fire
Two women were airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition; a paramedic suffered minor injuries
Most of the time, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to non-urgent emergencies but there are also “rough” calls that are traumatic and disturbing
Police tried to use fire extinguishers to get the bees away from the man before firefighters got him into their truck where some of the bees followed
The former ambulance company employee was found walking on a nearby street after leaving the scene
Fellow homeless people grew tired of him masturbating with the door open and tipped it over, trapping him inside
Neighbors tried to enter the home to save the boy, but couldn’t because the fire was out of control
The female EMT took some time off and thought about quitting, but she didn’t
The AEDs were donated by the John Taylor Babbitt Foundation to replace equipment that was badly in need of updating
The federal funds will be used to purchase new personal protective equipment and turnout gear for a volunteer EMS squad
One firefighter was experiencing chest pains, and the other was hurt in a fall
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