Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Practical takeaways from the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting for initial treatment and safe transportation
Seven firefighters were injured in an explosion while fighting a truck fire
Bloomington firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to locate bulk of fire in attic
Their injuries were listed as serious, but prognosis for both is good
Fire Chief: “They did everything they possibly could to win this battle. We thought we had won this battle.”
Firefighters walked about a half mile into the tunnel and carried out one injured man; the four others walked out
This Fire-Rescue Med conference presentation highlights ways to improve situational awareness and better react to an ambush
The Canadian private fire and rescue training industry has come under scrutiny after firefighter trainee Adam Brunt died last week during an ice-training exercise
Eric Mitchell Hall was charged for setting the station on fire and for other burglary crimes in the area
The department spent about $100,000 on 112 protective vests and helmet sets to better prepare for active-shooter situations
He said he called out of “drunken boredom” and that he used to be a volunteer firefighter and missed being a part of emergency services
He suffered a broken neck, jaw, damage to his eye sockets and several burns; he was in fair condition after surgery
After firefighters freed the man from the wreckage, he started to fight them; that’s when police subdued him
All of the firefighters were wearing seatbelts; some soreness was reported after the crash
Calif. firefighters woke to the smell of smoke and used a garden hose to put out the blaze
Deputy Chief Trevor Herrmann happened to be nearby when the fire started; he was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation
Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer, is still on a ventilator but her lungs are improving; the owner died in the fire
The firefighter was taken to the hospital for evaluation; he’s expected to make a full recovery
Despite the efforts made by rescuers, firefighter David Silva died at the scene from severe injuries
The accident occurred during a mix of rain and snow flurries; the crash is under investigation
It took responders 15 minutes to find and pull him from the fast-moving water; he was pronounced dead at the hospital
The man sued the city after firefighters punched out four of his teeth and police officers denied him medical care
It took firefighters about 50 minutes to free the men from the plane; the extent of their injuries was not disclosed
Paramedic John Mikula was shot in the shoulder during the incident; he was reported in good condition
Firefighters found the building fully involved; the ambulance crew was on a run at the time of the fire
Following last month’s deadly smoke incident, D.C. fire officials revealed that less than half the department has special training
Forced to wait for a police escort, the ambulance crew took more than 20 minutes to reach the man with difficulty breathing
Police found a suicide note but would only say there was an apology in it to firefighters for having to deal with his suicide
A colleague, who was right behind him, patted him down; they continued to fight the blaze
32 EMS services and 50 fire departments will use the funds from the state’s casino revenue for equipment, building or debt improvements
The 25-year-old was trapped for 18 hours; firefighters pulled him out by his feet
The crash was the deadliest accident in the 22-year history of one of the nation’s busiest commuter railroads
The parents, along with a 2-year-old and a 5-month-old, escaped the blaze