Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The Waterloo fire chief also hopes to lessen stress on his crew by buying a new front-line ambulance for Station 3
Capt. Jeffrey Scott Klein was in charge of a 2020 medical response that led to the death of a patient who was put in a prone position
“I don’t want to just throw fire engines at EMS problems. I want to throw fire engines at fire problems,” said Medford Fire Chief Thompson
All 23 firefighters and 11 civilians suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious; all were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Without any gear on, they took matters into their own hands and went inside
Five people, including two medics, were injured in the collision
They don’t know if the attack was linked to the firefighter’s job, a personal dispute or the work of a prankster
The firefighters were sickened after encountering a toxic, chemical gas mixture
Each side has accused the other of misleading the public, and they’re now refusing to share information with one another
The lieutenant fell through an opening in the overpass and suffered fractures to his face
Standard protocol is to decon the unit to be scrubbed down with disinfectant; the firefighter should’ve also been allowed to change his soiled uniform
Every EMT and firefighter who drives an emergency vehicle will take the class as part of a larger plan to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities
A girl was treated at the scene; a boy was taken to the hospital, but firefighters didn’t report any serious injuries
Lt. Steven Reisman, 54, battled an aggressive and advanced form of brain cancer since 2011
Another firefighter, who was injured after suffering a fall at the scene, was treated and released from the hospital
The firefighter suffered a deep bruise to his leg and will be off the job for several weeks to recover
The driver of the car was taken by ambulance to the hospital; no firefighters were injured
Chief John McDonald, 54, began his firefighting career in 1974 as a volunteer firefighter
Another driver intentionally used his truck as a ram rod to stop the fleeing vehicle
The officer said he became aware of his position as a firefighter and “was concerned if a DUI charge was pursued, there may be some sort of reprisal”
Battalion Chief Shawn Watkins wanted a midnight snack and when he went for cereal at the station, he heard a high-pitched scream outside the door
Seven firefighters were on the third floor when a ceiling collapsed; the eighth firefighter suffered a hand laceration
The firefighter suffered a cardiac arrest while putting out a house fire; firefighters rendered aid immediately
The fire department was called for mutual aid assistance to help with a working structure fire when the accident occurred
Firefighters evacuated after a floor collapsed and ammunition exploded; one resident was killed
The facility stored ammonium nitrate, the same fertilizer that ignited a deadly explosion in the town of West last year
One firefighter was slightly injured due to exhaustion and was encouraged to stop and rest until he felt better
Research found as many as six firefighters might have inappropriately used sick leave in connection with secondary employment
Fire officials determined that the fires were suspicious and turned the investigation over to the Chicago Police Bomb and Arson Unit
Two firefighters were injured while battling the fire; one suffered a fractured foot and the other was treated for smoke inhalation
All three responders said that they immediately fell back on their training, which helped ensure a safe delivery even if the circumstances weren’t ideal
Robert Sallee, 82, died from complications following open heart surgery; the 1949 wildfire killed 13 smokejumpers
County Supervisor Marco Antonio Reyes says the women’s experiences should serve as a lesson for residents of unincorporated areas