Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The explosion in Northfield Township was heard for miles and left only the basement visible
Charlotte firefighters rescued two people during a fire on the third floor of an eight-story hotel
District Chief Kelly Burns said initial firefighters had to fight tremendous amounts of smoke, heat to reach the fire apartment
A prosthetic brace allowed him to avoid amputation and he now has full function of his foot
It’s not clear how long the grounding will last as the agency checks the safety of the aircraft and its pilots
Despite its 80 recommendations, the review credits responders’ efforts during the unprecedented bedlam
Firefighters were able to get the bees away by hosing the man down with soap and water; he was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition
The patient on board died; the flight nurse and a paramedic were still in critical condition as of Monday afternoon
Firefighters arrived just as the boy emerged; they stabilized him and he was later transported to a hospital
Firefighter Kevin Bell, 48, was a six-year veteran of the Hartford Fire Department
Toxicology tests revealed that his blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit
First Response signed the document despite concerns after the 911 director said he would halt emergency calls until it was inked
Investigators are working to determine the fire’s cause; no firefighters were hurt
We can’t wish calls that test our mettle into or out of existence; we can only better prepare for them
Firefighters doused the flames and rescued four three-wheeler passengers
The mayor said ambulance response times average five to six minutes since privatizing the service; firefighters say that isn’t always the case
He was leaving his shift when the crash happened; his fellow firefighters had to cut him out of his vehicle
Drivers of police cars, fire trucks and ambulances caused at least 180 traffic collisions last year, up from 165 collisions in 2012
The emotional segment looked the lengths his firefighter brothers and sisters went to to help his family
Fire chief: Medical crew waiting on the copter was first on scene at fiery crash and made heroic effort to save coworkers
There were two fatal crashes within several hours of one another
A fleet of vehicles from the fire department and other agencies arrived shortly before noon Friday
The 2011 “Firefighter of the Year” is accused of making personal withdrawals and purchases while serving as treasurer
The investigation will take weeks before officials can determine whether the driver will face charges
Timothy Clagget, 54, lost control of his motorcycle while turning into a curve; he was then hit by a car traveling in the opposite direction
Union officials said the chief has offered no leadership or guidance on how the department will operate at its reduced levels
Gov. Andrew Cuomo initially vetoed the bill, which could not become a law until he signed it
The responders and the ambulance were isolated after the transport; they’ve been sent home but will be monitored for 21 days
The intruder smashed a window and broke into the station after crews got a call about a possible fire at a local school
Two buildings have partially collapsed, but no injuries have been reported
The decision to reduce personnel on each fire shift from nine to six ended the city’s high overtime costs
Kevin Johns, 48, a 25-year veteran, was struck by a car that veered off the road to avoid hitting another SUV
One firefighter suffered a torn rotator cuff, while the other had several torn muscles; both are expected to make full recoveries