Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The East Haddam firefighters named the kitten, who was treated with pet CPR and oxygen administration, Soot
Cambria County Box 11 is able to expand its service thanks to a recent donation
Nolen Carney and his father were in New York City when that saved a man who had overdosed
Firefighters and medics worked on the man and took him to the hospital, where he later died after being shot in the chest
Firefighters said a cable snapped and the ladder’s descent lasted about 50 feet before coming to a sudden stop
Stephanie Bruno believes the newly-released footage shows that the police officer used excessive force
The firefighter was working on his car when it sparked and caught fire, causing his home to also go up in flames
The ambulance and semi truck collided on a highway; their names have not yet been released
The board made 27 recommendations to prevent future disasters; fire officials said they have enhanced their training
The firefighters were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation; their injuries are not life-threatening
The boy had been hiking with his sister when he decided to hop a fence; rescuers rappelled down and got him into a harness
When a cardiac emergency strikes, a nearby AED can help save a life — and Physio-Control’s new database helps you find one
With a growing number of responders carrying the heroin overdose antidote, Iron Duck created a kit to transport the drug
It seems only fitting that the memory of his life and service was kept alive by another firefighter
The firefighter was taken to the hospital after falling during the initial attack and hurting his ribs
His son disappeared after crashing his bike while riding on a trail; nearly 100 off-duty firefighters joined in the search
The firefighters’ union said placing unarmed firefighters in areas with high crime puts them in harm’s way
Firefighters used vegetable oil to ease the dog’s head out of the hole
A post on the fire department’s website describes firefighter Bacon as “a brave, passionate, strong and talented professional who will be sorely missed”
The firefighter was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening and for further evaluation
All the trucks and equipment inside were destroyed, but no one was injured
No firefighters were injured in the shooting; police later arrested two people responsible for opening fire
The U.S. exchange student got stuck after a dare went awry; the firefighters said the rescue was not complicated
Officials said the rescue effort for firefighter Mike Herdman will be scaled back after nine days of searching
Both firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries and are in stable condition
Fire officials said the fire was caused by an overloaded power strip on the second floor
Fire Chief Todd Rummel and four other people died when a fire truck and pickup collided and exploded into flames
The savings would come from a reduction in overtime, vacation, workmen’s compensation, liability insurance and other costs
A firefighter and an animal control worker were put in harnesses and lowered into the pit, where they were able to retrieve the dog
She said she requested to enroll in the academy to meet the new requirements, but the fire chief denied her request
With so many kids being pulled from the fire, many of the firefighters who are parents themselves are struggling
Firefighter Mike Herdman was last seen Friday while hiking with a friend when he went running after his dog and disappeared
Burbank fire academy classrooms were damaged and a 15-foot deep sinkhole was discovered
