Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
An 8-year-old boy died and two people were injured during an early-morning fire
Fire on the first floor trapped one occupant and forced another to jump from a window in Buffalo
Gila Bend Paramedic Cody Jordan was critically injured when the cab unexpectedly fell on him
The firefighters were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries; the cause of the fire is under investigation
Lifting more than 51 pounds from the floor can lead to injuries; firefighters and medics must increase training for proper lifting techniques
The firefighters were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the rig is a total loss
Capt. Myles Smith sustained multiple fractures to the right side of his body including his shoulder, arm, pelvis and femur
Nine volunteer firefighters worked for 45 minutes to rescue the injured rider
Valley Springs Firefighter Steven Ackerman was found in the basement after being unaccounted for following an evacuation order
Paramedics initiated life-saving efforts but were unable to revive either twin
Cleveland Fire Department said the boy was treated at the hospital for bumps and bruises, but was otherwise unhurt
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Note: No dogs were harmed in the making of this column; the same cannot be said for firefighters and medics
The pressure was so intense on the man’s body that he could have suffocated, fire officials said
One firefighter suffered second- and third-degree burns to 16 percent of his body; the other was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition
Severe weather and high winds across the midsection of the U.S. damaged structures and forced evacuations
The firefighter is in stable condition and his injuries are not considered life threatening
Authorities say he exposed his genitals from the zipper of his pants at five different businesses
Both firefighters suffered broken legs and are using wheelchairs to get around; they hope to be back on the job in six months
Two police officers and firefighters worked together to rescue an elderly woman and her daughter
Video captures the ambulance engulfed in flames and loud explosions are heard as firefighters begin suppression
John Doster, 95, was directing traffic at a warehouse fire when he complained of feeling ill
The firefighter lost consciousness, fell down and hit his head; the fire was caused by a steam generator
He saw a flipped Jeep that had caught fire on his way to work; he got the victims out, had one dial 911 and flagged down other drivers for help
About 170 firefighters responded to extinguished the blaze; the building had no sprinklers
The firefighter suffered minor injuries; three civilians were injured, two seriously
The lawsuit says EMS providers lifted her into the ambulance, which resulted in a gash to her leg that required 21 stitches
The three departments will be working as a team to control traffic while responding to turnpike accidents
The man was hospitalized and treated; he was conscious and breathing at the hospital
Officials want cars to be fitted with protective systems better able to withstand fire; relief valves to prevent pressure building inside cars was also recommended
The children ranged in ages from 6 to 16; a portable generator was found without gas inside the home
Firefighter Craig Elwell was an organ donor; his daughter said two of his kidneys have been donated
The firefighter is expected to be OK; the family escaped the home uninjured
