Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The Chattanooga Fire Department said they heard from departments across the country “that they will be using this incident for training purposes because of its uniqueness”
One worker had been critically injured after coming in contact with a high-voltage power line while at the top of the tower in Burleson
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
Those who responded to the call lined the sidewalk outside of Jayden Hardowar’s home after he recovered from pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome
North Branford Fire Department Emergency Medical Responder Antonio Grandetti was killed on Monday
The fire service looks to expanding PPE options for non-structural fire incidents
The rig was en route to the hospital when the engine compartment caught fire, sending smoke into the cab
The presidents of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors strongly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s comments
Firefighter-paramedics rapidly implement new ideas to curb infection
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Terry Jodrie about his experiences serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
The fire department and police are seeking information on the driver who hit the front of the ambulance and fled the scene
The agencies gathered outside a local mall for mental health awareness and to show support for fellow first responders struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic
A Texas fire department is trialing the new method of giving oxygen through a patient’s nose
Presenters offered solutions to the complex situations brought on by the pandemic, including mental health concerns, operational organization and documentation
River Grove Firefighter-Paramedic Robert Reisinger, 57, died on Wednesday, the same day he was scheduled to return to work
The rig was not responding to an emergency when it struck the SUV carrying two adults and an infant, officials said
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
Fire departments, NAEMS organizations and state fire academies can apply for PPE and other COVID-19 supplies
Fire departments are under the microscope, so we must follow the rules and provide accurate information
First responders discuss being in isolation, residual symptoms and questions about immunity after returning to the front lines
The clinical decline in patients with HCQ toxicity can be quite precipitous: be prepared with close cardiac monitoring
FDNY Supervisor of Mechanics Thomas Ward, 60, who also volunteered for the Massapequa Fire Department, died on Monday
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
Firefighters arriving to put out the fire saw the man collapse on the side of the highway and began CPR
Christy Warren shares why she left the fire service and now works at a trauma retreat for first responders
The collaborative will track PPE use and identify shortages to ensure each department gets the supplies it needs
The first responders were trying to help a resident who was trapped by a fallen tree when another tree or large tree limb fell on them
Two crewmembers were transported to the hospital with serious injuries after an SUV struck their rig head on
Dr. David Prezant clarifies the difference between the two test types and what results mean for immunity
The Ohio state auditor said the former chief and firefighter-EMTs, one of whom is the former chief’s husband, padded their time sheets with calls that never occurred
“For the first time in my career, the key to keeping my patients and paramedics safe was to keep them isolated”
Pioneer Hose Company #1 Assistant Fire Chief Robert Zerman may have contracted the virus while responding to a medical call last month, officials said