Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic
A LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
Nine McKinney firefighters were hospitalized with injuries from smoke inhalation and overexertion
Officials announced the death of Middletown Firefighter-EMT Robert Weber, a member of three different public safety agencies, on Thursday
In the IAFC’s weekly COVID-19 webinar, task force members shared updates on how the organization is helping members
A paper published in the Journal of Rural Health calls for changes to paramedic scopes of practice for airway and ventilator management in response to COVID-19
Working from home is the new normal for support staff: Lifestyle, office setup and HIPAA are key factors for being productive and compliant in the home space
The Santa Fe Fire Department has adjusted its protocols in an effort to keep its personnel safe during the COVID-19 crisis
Rapid Response EMS Paramedic Paul Novicki, 51, died Thursday; his partner has recovered from the disease
Valley Stream Firefighter-EMT Mike Field, 59, died from COVID-19 complications after confirmed contact with an infected patient
The proposal would shield EMS providers, healthcare workers and hospitals from civil lawsuits as they make difficult decisions during the pandemic
Fire Chief Harold Scoggins details the quick launch of the country’s first responder-focused testing facility
EMS medical director, EMS fellows share findings from Seattle EMS data on patient-provider transmission rate, COVID-19 presentation and comorbidities
The Montgomery County Hospital District EMS shares its specific airway algorithm and a COVID-19 airway management update
In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
Chief Steve Pegram details the possible financial impacts facing fire and EMS departments as well as the goals of the IAFC’s Economic Task Force
The volunteers will no longer make first responses to medical calls before the primary ambulance provider arrives
The University of Minnesota will test the effectiveness of hyroxychloroquine in preventing or treating the disease
NAEMT members on the frontline of the COVID-19 response will be able to book free rooms in Hilton Hotels
Former Canton Firefighter-Paramedic Rosario Carcione donated 30 48-ounce bottles of sanitizer to the department where he used to work
About 200 tests will be administered for free each day in the parking lot of the stadium
What the ILCOR recommendations for managing infection risks during CPR and intubation of patients who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2 mean for EMS
Two lessons from the New Jersey volunteer ambulance squad that closed its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic
The program brings together a broad network of partners to provide better care for 911 users and reduce patient transport to ERs
Family, colleagues and neighbors said fallen Passaic Firefighter Israel Tolentino Jr. was caring, selfless and born to be a firefighter
The idea of hazard pay for COVID-19 first responders was floated last week by White House administration officials, and the firefighter community had an opinion
How to recognize signs of stress in personnel and offer support during the COVID-19 crisis
EMS providers will be required to comply with the binding order, as hospital and ambulance resources are overstretched due to COVID-19
Join me in the abyss where I remember trying to save an 11-year-old boy – with his killer standing near
Hundreds of medically trained firefighters will be called to assist EMS with COVID-19 calls
CMS has relaxed ambulance regulations and rules to assist EMS agencies nationwide during the public health emergency
A technical bulletin from 3M Scott details how to clean and disinfect respirators following possible virus exposure
Fire officials responded saying the decision was made because county EMS providers were not using the same level of PPE and protocols as fire personnel
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