Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
17 people suffered minor injuries when a bus crashed into a tractor-trailer while exiting I-84 in Jefferson Township
Detailing the new standard’s potential impact on the fire service
“I knew we needed a miracle to bring Henry back,” Westfield (N.C.) fire chief reflects on responding to one of his own
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
You don’t have to roll out a red carpet, but there are a few extra considerations for caring for celebrities, politicians and other high-profile individuals in the public spotlight
While celebrities should be treated just like any other patient, there are unique privacy and media challenges to consider
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the Alachua County Fire Rescue ambulance veered off the highway and slammed into the back of a semi-tractor-trailer
Two of the new crew members are EMTs, which will assist Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department since a bulk of their runs require EMS
Aerial footage shows the stolen rig speeding down the highway during the nearly two-hour pursuit
The man allegedly walked away while being evaluated, got into the truck and drove off
Jaqueline Luxenberg was 5 years old when a fighter jet crashed into her apartment complex in 1989
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Firefighter-EMT Danielle Bove said she was inspired to see a female firefighter at the scene
Floyd Medical Center EMT Desiree Hartmann was speaking with dispatchers while following a wrong-way driver when she witnessed the head-on collision
Hennepin County EMS paramedics and a Minneapolis fire captain described their efforts to resuscitate Floyd
Genevieve Hansen recalled how she was not allowed to administer medical assistance to George Floyd
Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Battalion Chief Mark Stahl responded to a call where an unqualified EMT reportedly performed an IO
Grant County Fire District 7 aims to improve patient care by providing quicker transports for injuries that are not life-threatening
The bill, which would also allow parents to call 911 to surrender a child, is headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk
Hall County is changing its pay structure to give paramedics a flat $10,000 more than EMTs
Shelly LeGere is currently campaigning to have ALS fire apparatus respond to medical calls
CognitiveEMS, developed by University of Virginia researchers, provides prompts to support responders’ decision-making
The device’s software will allow the Pueblo West Fire Department to transmit heart rhythm data securely to the ER
The city of Hobart took advantage of a trade-in deal to replace its older cardiac monitors and AEDs
Union leaders disagreed with the fire commissioner’s response that it all comes down to collective bargaining
Oakland officials also plan to send non-police responders to other nonviolent calls such as public intoxication calls and wellness checks
The milestone anniversary was marked with the celebration of achievements and continued calls for equal pay for EMS providers
The junior firefighter is in critical but stable condition after the blast
The 71-year-old driver, who is now in custody, was heading through a tunnel when he drove his Volvo station wagon onto the sidewalk
Officials said the woman brandished two steak knives and threatened to kill the rescuers
The EMTs alerted fire crews and began to evacuate residents
The Chicago Fire Department called an EMS Plan 3, dispatching 15 ambulances, a district chief and chief paramedic
Firefighters used an aerial apparatus to access the patient, video shows