Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Rope rescue work in Clark County by several departments saved a homeless woman who had fallen 30 feet
Westborough firefighters used air bags, cribbing to recover the worker from underneath the 53-foot-long trailer
Fire Chief John Butler said the verdict sets a dangerous precedent for firefighters and paramedics
The fire was contained to an upstairs bedroom, where they were found unresponsive; Jon Sheridan had a role on Gov. Chris Christie’s transition team
The firefighters suffered minor cuts and refused medical attention
Noticing there was no clear path to the homeowner’s front door, which contributed to the incident, firefighters decided to fix the problem
Japan’s fire and rescue agency tallied 40 people who were injured, including three seriously, and said it was trying to determine if any people were still missing
The wait is drawing criticism after a Detroit News reporter suffered stroke-like symptoms while there covering a meeting
Another firefighter who was hit by the falling debris escaped injury
Working the medical tent at an endurance event shows similarities and differences to firefighter rehab
The nature and cause of the fatal injury are still to be determined
The firefighter was driving home from work in his personal car when the accident occurred
Firefighter Richard “Wally” Ochoa Jr., 51, was cutting brush to make a fire line at the time of the accident
Mirroring a nationwide trend, in 2013 88 percent of the department’s calls were for medical calls rather than fire-based emergencies
State fire Marshal Stephen Coan called the blaze a horrific and tragic accident; it remains under investigation
Firefighters quickly put out the flames; the cause of the blast is unknown
One firefighter suffered a minor back injury and was taken to a hospital; the cause of the fire is under investigation
Firefighters wrote a letter to the mayor citing a grave crisis in direction and leadership
Prevenative technology has decreased fire-based emergencies, changing the role of some firefighters
One firefighter traversed the cliff face, waiting with the man until crews could extract him
One person on the boat suffered burns to both legs; the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening
One suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to the hospital; another was treated for a burn and remained on duty
The firefighters sustained minor injuries; higher humidity is expected to help tame the spread of the blaze
He apparently attempted to cut his own throat; he was treated and returned to court several hours later
He was “pretty rattled” after trying to save a man lying in an intersection as he was driving home from a dentist appointment
The 8-year-old boy suffered third-degree burns from his waist to his chin and his covered with blisters and peeled skin
All five were treated for non-life-threatening injuries in a rollover after a 16-year-old boy was goofing off
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also dig into the safety issues behind firefighter layoffs
What they witnessed, they say, has changed their lives forever
Capt. Rudolph Peter Witton was on his way to a house fire with crew members when he appeared to go into shock
The officer, firefighter and two other people were taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries that were not considered life-threatening
Officials responded to the scene after reports a person had been shot
One of the cars rolled unexpectedly and Capt. William Boggs’ left leg was caught; he suffered a broken leg