Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The 2026 plan includes a move to eliminate the EMS special fund, shifting $75M in revenue to the general fund.
Summarizing the primary treatments currently being used to treat firefighters experiencing PTSD
At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act
Columbus officials recognize the importance of EMS outside the city as well as the cost to city taxpayers
Topsham Fire Rescue program will focus on seniors and non-emergency calls
The Lucia Bend fire engine was stopped at the intersection, waiting to be noticed when the collision occurred
Medical helicopters flew 5 teens to Memorial Hermann hospital in Houston
The patient left the McLaren Macomb Hospital, fully disrobed and swam across the Clinton River, then climbed the tower
Understanding the physical impact on the brain can help destigmatize trauma-related injury and mitigate the impacts of trauma
Eight medals were awarded to firefighters for their teamwork and bravery during the November 2022 incident
EMS Captain Edgar Baez and Lieutenant Alison Russo used to respond to calls together in the Bronx decades ago
Polk County firefighters cut through the trailer’s wall to rescue a man trapped in the bathroom
“Every recoverable victim was saved,” Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said, highlighting the work by EMS crews
Detailing live-fire training options and requirements, from medical monitoring to decon to water supply and beyond
The Century III Mall in West Mifflin has been the site of recent fires
Niagara County law will also give the tax break for life to members with 20 years of service to help increase recruitment and retention
Clinton Township firefighters quickly found the two unconscious victims as the trailer was heavily involved in fire
Days before starting firefighter training EMT Arnaldo Rodriguez was brought before Chief Michael Gala and ordered to stay home
Russell Fire Chief Dylan Riedel was flown to a burn unit after being caught in a garage fire explosion
Chesterfield firefighter David Hart was resuscitated by other firefighters after suffering his 8th heart attack
“We were expecting the worst but no one’s injured,” Police Chief James White said
Rescuers worked for hours removing Quanishia White-Berry’s left leg above the knee
Wichita FD divers were able to extricate the man, who was submerged for over an hour, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful
The law requires EMS and trauma care systems to develop transport protocols by Jan. 1, 2024
A worker at the Ephrata Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant fell 20-feet after the roof he was on gave out underneath him
Pennsylvania fire and EMS crews worked for an hour to free a worker’s hand
Butte County officials review response times and possible solutions for the residents of three communities for the winter
Escambia County Battalion Chief Curt Isakson said people get in dumpsters “to protect themselves from others”
Jaziyah Parker noticed her mom was “acting weird” so she called 911
Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski and Peg Paul were among the honorees during the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Union President Tim Leech said there was an 8-day stretch when the Bloomfield neighborhood firehouse had no fire engine
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
“Every year, our run volume goes up and every year, our manpower goes down,” one medic said about the downward spiral
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