Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The American Heart Association’s 2025 update to CPR and ECC introduces new algorithms and protocols aimed at boosting EMS and bystander effectiveness
Washington County–Johnson City EMS is mourning the loss of veteran EMT Fred Kemp after a training accident
SAFER, AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce response times and launch a wellness program
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
Voters in Harristown approved increases that will be used for recruitment and retention, and equipment upgrades
How Mehlville Fire Protection District used ET3 and community paramedicine to improve overall health and quality of life for the community
Lima Fire Department mutual aid limit seeks to keep a minimum number of crews available in city
St. Paul Firefighter Kenneth Zepeda had applied pressure to the neck of a combative patient
The new module streamlines processes, ensuring that assessments are performed fully and efficiently while capturing comprehensive, actionable data
Firefighter Frank Whitt was killed in a crash while en route to escort EMT Drake Adams to a funeral home
Birmingham firefighters worked to rescue the driver from under the beam, estimated to weigh 60,000 pounds
Over 20 states have enacted legislation to provide digital mapping, site-specific labeling, critical details to first responders
City officials approved the plan to improve response times and keep up with an increase in patient transports
Assistant EMS Chief Peter Hsiao said the practice of sending a psychiatric response team was “sound in theory” but not in practice
Two New Haven firefighters were injured while fighting a fire in a structure under renovation
The investigation reported that the firefighters violated multiple rules, including failing to follow a memo about refusal of treatment and transport
Officials say the Miami Fire Rescue firefighter is in serious but stable condition
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