Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
A fuel truck struck a Carroll County ambulance, sending seven patients to hospitals — two by helicopter
Deputy Chief John Russell likened the reason to “a salmon swimming upstream” as dozens of firefighters were moving in, and the injured firefighter was trying to get out
Chiefs say Dr. Carl Schultz endangers patients, demoralizes crews by refusing prehospital blood transfusions, ketamine, magnesium and opioid-care pilots already used statewide
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
Follow these actions to limit spread of the virus and stay informed
Funding a system of readiness through telehealth, treatment and alternative destination reimbursement for EMS
A call to action to fix big-picture issues within fire and EMS
Fire department officials said the decision was made due to long-term retention issues in combination with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis
An SBA program offers fire and EMS agencies a $10,000 advance grant
A volunteer fire company is suing the town of Salem after two paid firefighters were barred from volunteering for the town’s sole ambulance service
How to protect your data as cybercriminals capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response to COVID-19
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