Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire
Firefighters, technical rescue crews and a heavy wrecker spent two hours stabilizing a collapsed second floor and lifting the tree
Teams made up of EMTs, mental health professionals and peers would be stationed in 100 subway stations, focusing on engaging New Yorkers experiencing homelessness or mental distress
Chicago Fire spokesman Larry Langford describes first responders’ efforts at a fatal apartment fire
The gold-medal-winning team includes Capt. Alejandro Lozano, Capt. Michael Ung and Lt. Desi Monteavaro
Grady EMS has been under fire for response times, and a hospital emergency department’s closure may make them worse
First responders traveled from miles around to honor the memory of Roy “Drew” Barr who was shot and killed in the line of duty
Names can describe, categorize and serve as a symbol, but we also need to update them when appropriate
Follow these steps to define roles, identify and mitigate hazards, and work toward the best possible patient outcome
Allison Shaughnessy, Monica Lewis, Natalia Alzate and Meagan Valicenti will compete in the high-pressure scenario-based JEMS Games, held at FDIC
Andrew Barr, 28, was a captain with the Monetta Volunteer Fire Department and an officer with with Cayce Public Safety
Naperville Chief Mark Puknatis said the program allows providers to spend extra time working with the individual to address the underlying issues prompting them to call for help
After the rig was uncovered, police were forced to use a fingerprint scanner to identify the man, who was determined to have a history of mental illness
In November, the Mattoon Fire Department won a legal challenge that forced the city to reinstate the service which had been removed to save money
We do everything we can in the hope we’re wrong about what is happening to the smallest of victims
A Bargersville Fire Department ambulance became available just in the nick of time to escort Sara O’Daniels to receive a new liver and kidney
The Santa Fe Fire Department’s Rollin Tylerr Jones spent four weeks providing aid and working at trauma stabilization points
Brattleboro has contracted with the nonprofit Rescue Inc. since 1966
EMS will be part of the V.I. Fire Service now that Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed the long-sought legislation
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York estimates that about $100 million more in EMS costs could be recovered
The Salt River Fire Department has “a rotation right now where our guys are standing by at the hospital nonstop until he wakes up,” said Capt. Ray Martinez
“Unmasking Our Heroes” includes photos, a video, and artifacts from the public including a large “thank you” sign
Bryan Jeffries, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, said districts have staffing issues but lack city departments’ robust sales tax revenue and generous aid packages
A deeper dive into Unified Command and its common terminology, plus best practices
Brendan Bessee had recently transferred from the Globe Fire Department to the Salt River Fire Department
A person in the Salt River Fire Department ambulance and the other vehicle’s driver were injured
The Quinlan Volunteer Fire Department has had trouble meeting country and city requirements
In order to effectively progress your department, it’s important to make sure you are comparing your organization with similar departments in your area
“It’s time we really take a hard look at trying to integrate EMS and the Fire Department,” said Aaron Mischler, New Orleans Fire Fighters Association president
The firefighters were transported to an area hospital by Boston EMS
Springboro Fire Chief Keith Shauberger said the two-story home was “pretty much fully involved” by the time firefighters arrived
Other challenges to the future of the fire service include shift schedule adjustments and rethinking our apparatus
This week’s photo combines word play with safety, as members of the Burleson (Texas) Fire Department team up with the city’s drowning coalition to provide resources for kids and families
