Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
A Volusia County firefighter made a daring leap onto a runaway boat to rescue an unconscious man as the vessel spun out of control on a lake near De Leon Springs
Firefighters used a bandsaw to cut parts of the wrought iron fence before handing the teen to EMS
How vaporized hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect used PPE for fire and EMS personnel
The Colorado paramedics lifted each other up during their deployment to New York City virus epicenter
Audio published by union officials reportedly reveals a shift commander telling firefighters they will be considered “AWOL” if they leave work to get tested
Fire-Rescue International will be a two-part virtual event – the ReIGNITE Digital Conference in October, plus a separate event for IAFC meetings in August
The two first responders, who pleaded guilty to falsifying reports about the incident, may be protected from civil liability under the controversial doctrine
The online conference will be held Sept. 14-18, 2020
Two children and 17 adults attending a birthday party sought shelter in the garage during a storm
Attorneys agreed the firefighter could not be sued as an individual for his actions within “the course of his employment”
Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with fire service researcher Dr. Sara Jahnke about the current state of the pandemic and its impact on the fire service
Fitch & Associates announced it will be holding its first-ever online leadership summit from July 27-29
The bipartisan group of House representatives is calling for agencies to receive reimbursements for treatment-in-place responses and telehealth use
A Virginia Beach Fire Department report said first responders were pushed and kicked and that EMS vehicles were jumped on after the fatal motorcycle crash
American Medical Response Philadelphia Paramedic William “Brad” Blackman worked in EMS for more than 35 years and is remembered as a “true hero”
Officials said a vehicle carrying one of the victims was “driving erratically” with someone riding on top, leading the crew to perceive the car “as a threat”
Madison EMT Althea Bernstein, who is Black, told police she was attacked by four white men who sprayed her with lighter fluid and called her the N-word
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The pair initiated CPR on the woman, who was experiencing a cardiac event
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning fire and EMS vehicles to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
A case study highlights how data can impact risk assessment and resource deployment models
Seasonal Firefighter Dario Gurrola, who was convicted of two felonies, filed a complaint against state EMS officials last week
The statement explains the department’s procedure for responding in a “volatile situation” and outlines measures taken to assist the zone’s volunteer medics
One person was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle following the second shooting in the zone in 48 hours
Crews detail a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped in a ranch-style home
Municipal services, non-profits and for-profits that partner with municipalities can apply through the FEMA Public Assistance Program
Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
The city is poised to direct the funds toward the Portland Street Response program that would dispatch paramedics and behavioral health experts on some calls
Breaking a groupthink mentality requires two key skills – and support from leadership
When cutting expenditures, be careful you don’t put your patients and agency at risk
A South Carolina senator sent a letter to Aiken County officials outlining the incident in a call for improvements to the county’s EMS
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