Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Fire and EMS professionals must go beyond the “how” to understand the “why” of every technique and tool in our arsenal
Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of your fire department, EMS crew or community paramedicine program
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
A 92-year-old man was injured after his vehicle crashed into the Manhattan Fire Department’s apparatus bay
The first responders on bicycles will be able to respond to medical emergencies more quickly than on larger apparatus
The Duxbury Fire Department is reportedly the first in the United States to use the rings to monitor firefighters’ health
3 highlights from our recent survey on public safety mask policies and usage
San Juan Island Fire District #3 Commissioner Frank Cardinale apologized after reportedly saying “Roll the eyes, you b----" while speaking with hospital board members
Officials said a bottle of potassium cyanide was found at the scene of a suspected suicide where first responders began feeling unwell
Reedy Creek Fire Department employees are fighting the department’s policy forcing them to use their personal sick leave if they are infected
Pinnacle 2020 Quick Take: Washington Update – The CARES Act 2.0; what the election will mean for EMS
A policy and regulation expert shares insights on the next wave of coronavirus relief funding, and the future of ET3 and telehealth
The chief and FFs opposed being pulled from most medical calls; city admin. says medical calls are covered by ambulance service, FFs not qualified
Fire officials addressed the increased scrutiny of military-style equipment in public safety, saying the vehicle would only be used to save lives
Currently, candidates must be no younger than 21 and no older than 31 to join the Middleburg Heights Fire Department as a firefighter-paramedic
The mayor of Cordell is facing backlash after firing EMS Director and Assistant Fire Chief Devin Humphrey, who spoke out against privatizing the city’s ambulance service
The EMT is accused of failing to yield to a pedestrian, failing to stop at a stop sign and failing to exercise due care
St. Petersburg fire union officials voiced concerns about the safety of firefighters and paramedics responding to some calls without police protection
A study from King County, Washington, characterizes COVID-19 patients receiving care from EMS
The Parishville Volunteer Fire Department firefighter-EMT was reportedly responding in his personal vehicle when he crashed into a tree
Learn how fire departments are becoming an integral part of active shooter incident response and how to keep firefighters safe on scene
The West Springfield Fire Department reported a 7% increase in calls since the opening of the MGM Springfield casino in 2018
Charleston Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Cuffee, 27, died early Monday morning while working at his station
Officials say the man swindled local businesses while posing as an EMS lieutenant, complete with a fake uniform and badge
Jack Stout, the father of system status management and high-performance EMS, planted the seeds for patient-centered EMS
Jack Stout’s innovations changed the way people thought about EMS
A woman rushed the 12-week-old puppy to the fire station where medics administered naloxone using a pediatric nebulizer mask
Police say the man repeatedly stated that he had HIV during the incident and spat “brownish-red” saliva onto the firefighter-paramedic’s arm
Fire service leaders face a new challenge in being deemed ‘guilty by association’ during recent national emergencies
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
Police say the suspect told the owner of the car he needed to move it for an emergency
Tracking COVID-19 cases, PPE supply and ambulance turnaround times to inform EMS response
The City of Pinehurst is seeking to reduce firefighter responses to certain emergencies as a “cost-saving measure”
Fire department officials said the ambulance was on its way to get fuel when it had to be redirected due to the demonstration
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