Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
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Video from the dash cam of the first engine on scene captured the moment the second of two explosions happened, D.C. fire officials said
The shooting may have been gang-related; other area schools were put on lock down
Working with a corporate sponsor, to managing a larger team to, live-fire demonstrations, IFRM broke new ground
Firefighters dealt with flooding issues, street closures, fallen trees, power lines and broken poles
Investigators believe the fire started in the attic and the cause was likely an electrical short
“You answer the bell and when you get there, you find it’s your own flesh and blood. Believe me, there’s nothing worse,” one firefighter said
Fire officials believe the fire is electrical in nature because of the thick smoke it gave off, but the cause and ignition point remain undetermined
The men said they felt compelled to act because they would’ve wanted somebody to help their children in such circumstances
Officials said they were still investigating the cause of the blaze, which was not considered suspicious
New hardware has shown some units in the wrong locations; officials are working to fix the issue, which is part of a communication overhaul
She was caught snoozing 12 times; after more than a dozen complains over five years the FDNY took action against her
He’s accused of going door-to-door at a mobile home park, offering to help seniors with their smoke detectors, then stealing from them
Brian Johnston, 65, was one year shy of celebrating 50 years with the service
Media reports say three people live in one side of the home and a family of six lives on the other side
The men, ages 27 and 31, were rushed to the hospital with electrical burns on their hands
Remy Jones developed a pattern of unexcused absences during his ordered remedial training
The firefighter was transported to a hospital; his condition is unknown but he is conscious
The firefighter was injured in a fall while cleanup was underway at the cafe; his injuries were not serious
He was climbing up a fire hose when his foot got caught on something and he fell backward, landing on an air pack strapped to his back
He stopped to a help at a collision on a bridge and pulled a semi-conscious driver from the vehicle as he saw flames
In 911 calls released by authorities overnight, shock and alarm is evident in the callers’ voices
Five people, ranging in age from six weeks to 79 years old, were killed in the fire; the cause is under investigation
The firefighter is recovering in the hospital after getting injured while hooking up the fire hydrant
The driver can be seen in the video escaping the massive blaze by crawling out his windshield; one man was killed in the crash
Daniel Callaway, 31, is in stable condition after stopping to assist a motorist on the highway; an investigation is underway
First use of narcotics overdose antidote since program began for firefighters that respond to all medical calls
Police said speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision
The officer beat on the door with his baton, causing the dog to bark as the homeowner exited the burning building
Public safety culture is changing, with it perhaps the notion that responders are immune to emotional injury from traumatic events
Firefighters evacuated nearly 40 residents from the neighborhood as a nearby home exploded, killing an 86-year-old woman inside
The boy dropped to the floor, spotted a door and scrambled to safety
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