Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands
Lt. Nelson Seto called 911 reporting breathing trouble, but EMTs left when he didn’t answer the door; hours later, he was found dead
Across the country, fire and EMS workers are among the first to be immunized against the virus
Learn 7 escalation phrases to avoid, plus alternative phrases to help defuse confrontational moments with patients or bystanders
A car can been seen nearly striking first responders before hitting an emergency vehicle head-on
Muskegon County’s “Yellow Dot” program will allow first responders to render needed treatment more quickly after a crash or medical emergency
An independent analysis of the Lewiston Fire Department suggests modernizing its administrative and promotional structure, expanding training and addressing a less-than-ideal dispatch call time
Despite the fire service’s key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic, according to fire officials
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
Daniel O’Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
Ponca Firefighter-EMT Bob Kneifl, known in the community as “Husker Bob,” served as a volunteer first responder for 26 years and was also a fire prevention officer
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2
Michigan authorities say the medics involved in the case of Timesha Beauchamp, who was wrongly declared dead in August and died in a hospital in October, must pass a national exam to regain their licenses
The new computer-aided dispatch system allows for immediate automated selection of the closest available fire and EMS unit for all emergency calls
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn’t feel right saved his life
The city of Bellingham will pay $75,000 to the daughter of a man after fire department personnel practiced “tube checks” on the man’s body after his death in an ambulance
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
Increased fire service diversity in response operational hazards is not easily met with a one-size-fits-all PPE solution
Fairfax County Firefighter-Paramedic Andrew Cruikshank was arrested in September after an altercation with a patient that was captured on police body camera
Schenectady firefighter-paramedics armed with iPads will screen patients and then connect them to doctors to determine the best course of treatment
Therapy, medication and support helped me win the battled against PTSD and find hope again
Captain Dena Ali draws from personal experience and data when educating firefighters about mental health and suicide
The panel will decide on priority for other first responder groups at future meetings
A serendipitous stop at a drive-in leads to saving a young man experiencing V-fib – and a new friendship
Officials said the fire was caused by a generator malfunction
The suit stems from the death of a Sacramento man who was treated for low blood sugar while handcuffed in a prone position
Kalama Firefighter-EMT Alan Basso was found to be in cardiac arrest after his vehicle crashed, shortly after he responded to two medical emergencies
Barstow Assistant Fire Chief Sid Hultquist said rescuing Louis Abeita Jr., then 4, from drowning has continued to impact his life over the last three decades
The suit alleges that the city, fire chief and a fire department employee were aware inappropriate activities were occurring on city and fire department property
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental
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