Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Susan “Suzie” Smith served more than 50 years as a nurse and was hailed for her impact on EMS care and education
Kennet Engine 24’s officer found a nonverbal teen with autism in a second-floor bedroom while firefighters advanced a hoseline
What fire leaders need to know now
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
Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Dennis M. Bender, 78, was Nebraska’s longest-serving paramedic
In a letter to the mayor, the Lawrence fire chief praised Firefighter David Swarbrick for saving the baby’s life
Arrest warrant affidavits reveal police accounts of the events leading up to Richard White’s arrest
The man suffered life-threatening injuries but was conscious as firefighters worked to free him
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
Marking a full year since the pandemic declaration, we recognize all that firefighters have endured – and how we can persevere
Chattanooga Fire Department Capt. Brad Petty applied pressure to the gunshot wound as his daughter spoke with dispatchers
Fallen Worcester Lt. Jason Menard was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
