Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
An independent review says incident command wasn’t formally established until 25 minutes after the shooter was in custody and fire crews were dispatched late
Brenna Kulikowsk and Damon Thompson were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
Braun Chief XL ambulances on display at Booth #5846
Crestline has expanded their production facility to reduce lead time
Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-Elling
Two Newport News firefighters were terminated after an investigation found they ignored protocols
At least one fire engine and one ambulance are a total loss after a fire at the South Tongass Fire Department
New Kinlock firefighters faced what they called “a daunting sight” upon arrival
The term has been banned from EMS training with the exception to describe its historical usage
Rialto firefighters stated they were following COVID-19 guidelines when they refused to enter as a patient was in cardiac arrest
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Pine Hill Fire Department Chief Jessica Calandra looks at recruitment, morale and EMS challenges in the community
LAFD firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze in the Covina neighborhood
Many merchants offer discounts for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics to say thank you for your service
The Denver Fire Department believes cross-training firefighters will help patients as Denver Health fails to meet response time goals
New Haven Fire Chief Fire Chief John Alston said the department has 15 paramedics compared to 50 the department normally has
The Normal Fire Department announced that paramedic-level care is now on all of its front-line fire engines
Fate of the Springfield Township fire chief and assistant chief is uncertain pending decision from board of trustees
San Luis Obispo firefighters rescued the occupant and started CPR
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Boston Fire Commissioner Paul F. Burke said firefighters were “under the gun” to get people out when they arrived
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
From family outreach to increased counseling access and more understanding from supervisors, firefighters are looking to leadership to step up in this area
Erin and Ashley Lucas are the only set of twins on the staff of the Lexington Fire Department, and they said that sometimes makes work a little more interesting
Spokane high school teammates Brody Graham and Grant Lichfield sprung into action when their coach suffered a cardiac arrest
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
Arlington officials said the firefighter was shot in the chest
Firefighters rescued the brothers from a burning fifth-floor apartment in Harlem
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