Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Oscar Monterossa, the lead paramedic during the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
An internal probe found the Waterbury recruits used phones and computers during the proctored test
ATF agents found four “simple” improvised explosive devices during the investigation of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attack
A Facebook post by the Glen Echo Fire Department detailed how its members treated officers who were beaten and seriously injured
The mobile vaccination teams will work to vaccinate older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers at about 100 adult family homes in the city
The University of California, Davis Fire Department offered its EMS utility vehicle as a solution for relocating on-campus residents
Fire officials say the call to assist hospitals is the first time the system has been used for something other than a major wildfire
Cumberland Goodwill EMS EMT Grace Snyder, who is also a volunteer firefighter, rushed to help the elderly man as he struggled to get away from the burning vehicle
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police
The Moderna vaccine becomes useless after more than 12 hours at room temperature, and the broken freezer was left undiscovered for nearly 10 hours
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
Montville Fire Co. Deputy Chief Don Kutz died from the virus on Dec. 22, weeks after his wife, Montville EMS Lt. Christine Kutz, who died on Dec. 1
The firefighter reportedly suffered a burn to the leg and was transported to an area hospital
Following concerns about a lack of planning to distribute vaccines, the Mass. city plans to lead a regional effort to vaccinate police, fire and EMS personnel
Converse spent its CARES Act money on the Infectious Disease Response Units, which feature several technological upgrades
“Massachusetts still has not provided any dates, times, or vaccination locations,” the union tweeted Tuesday
The chiefs want both their department members and the public to follow their example when the vaccine becomes more widely available
In an end-of-year video, the leaders of eight national EMS and fire associations offered words of gratitude, encouragement and appreciation
City officials are encouraged by the initial round of volunteers, and are hopeful more will step up to receive the vaccine
Saratoga Springs first responders trekked through three feet of snow to find the man, who had become nearly unresponsive upon his rescue
Fire agencies should encourage members to get vaccinated, prepare their response plans for vaccine distribution, and remain vigilant
A preliminary investigation found that the firefighter may have falsified supply logs for at least 18 months
The Watertown City Council may vote to permanently remove the fire department’s rescue truck and EMS operations
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