Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said a firefighter was among those injured, suffering a serious head injury during the Palisades Fire
Three Houston firefighters suffered serious burns when they were blocked by a heavy door during an apartment fire
An Overland Park ambulance crew “raided their own pantry” after they found an empty ED snack room and nurses held over due to the snow
A Dallas Fire-Rescue crew responded to a medical call about one patient when others at the shelter began saying they felt sick
Town leaders decided not to reverse the chief’s raise so long as he passes his EMT certification test next month
The St. Louis Fire Department says the partnership with the show has been successful, but some believe it may breach patient privacy
The arbitrator said the lieutenant’s firing was unfair because three other medics involved in the incident were only suspended
Under a new pilot program, a security division officer will respond to calls about seemingly unconscious people, instead of fire and ambulance personnel
Firefighters and EMS providers in San Diego County will learn how to spot and help victims of sex and labor trafficking
A total of 11 people suffered smoke inhalation at the massive overnight blaze
The association encourages chiefs to review a preparedness checklist and guidelines for infection control
The unit was responding to a call when it was involved in a collision
The department hopes to have all 85 firefighters certified as EMTs by 2023
The uncle of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo, who was killed in 2017, questioned city council over the disparities in pay for EMS versus fire personnel
The city is asking a judge to reverse the decision of an arbitrator that reinstated the firefighter, who is facing felony charges
Jacksonville Fire Capt. Latorrence Norris and Engineer Vincent Harper spoke publicly for the first time after being attacked by a patient
Fire service leaders must handle four leadership challenges to maintain an effective fire-based EMS program
Personnel from the LAFD’s Station 9 in Skid Row gave an inside look at their experience aiding thousands of homeless residents
The agencies are seeking support to create a ballot measure to approve the merger, which officials say would improve service
Orange County officials said the requirement will improve patient outcomes and increase safety for EMS providers
The FDNY nominated the paramedics for the Daily News Hometown Heroes award for saving the unconscious man from lethal CO exposure
The program will train faculty to prepare for emergency situations and supply bleeding control kits for classrooms
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team
Ohio Firefighter-Paramedic Mike Weissmann is currently awaiting a match to a living donor
The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
EMS1 and Fitch & Associates have released the 2020 EMS Trend Report Survey to identify industry challenges and opportunities
The STARS program creates emergency care plans for children with advanced medical needs, and then works with first responders to provide specialized training in case an emergency occurs
A Chicago Fire Department paramedic was injured after a car crashed into an ambulance and then fled
Deputy Chief Bucky Buchanan said he appreciated witnessing the “chain of survival ... come to life”
Fire officials say the levy would provide funds to hire more firefighters and paramedics, ensuring more consistent coverage
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County’s southern region
Miami-Dade Firefighter David Gonzalez was airlifted to a trauma center following a “long fall”
Officials said five vehicles were involved in the crash that injured six people and damaged a new ambulance
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