Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
First responders worked 60 feet above the ground, inside a grain silo in Boyceville to free a person trapped by a sweep auger
Video from the captain of Fort Lauderdale Engine 8 shows the scene of a fiery blast that killed one person and injured five
“When we arrived, the baby had no pulse and was not breathing,” Sacramento Firefighter Adrienne Bisharat said, recalling the highway incident
Kenyatta Mwambu, 17, was hit by a Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company No. 4 ambulance in May while crossing a street
On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients
“Mayor de Blasio, you need to do more to protect the men and women who protect and serve this city,” EMS Union Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay said
The victim told officers he used the vehicle to escape the home, where he said he was tortured and kept in a dog cage
Amid the open case, the Broward Sheriff’s Office hasn’t released additional details about the killing
A package of 23 bills are aimed at addressing the well-being of responders and providing incentives to recruit and retain volunteer and career responders
Christopher Allen Randazzo, 39, was found dead after deputies responded to an unknown medical call
“This family, this crew, these team members ... if it hadn’t been for them, I wouldn’t be here right now,” Sgt. Darrow Harden said
Photos show a collapsed roof and debris, but Dallas Fire-Rescue officials said no firefighters at Station 41 were hurt
Thomas Wright broke free from the gurney restraint, bit the EMT and knocked him to the ground, then began stomping on his head
While Clearcreek Fire District crews were responding to a vehicle fire, someone broke into their station and stole an ambulance
The tapes depict stranded riders crying, pleading for help for people with health conditions and in one case a man who had passed out, all when the gondolas broke down Oct. 5
Fire Chief Tim McConnell said work began Thursday in hopes of bringing the multi-ton structures down ahead of approaching tropical weather
The City of Orlando is arguing the decision was “explicitly based on a misunderstanding” of criminal charges filed against Joshua Granada
A Florida volunteer fire department has since been shut down pending an investigation into the incident
“A ceiling was shattered and it’s a long time coming, and one that we’re very proud of,” Chief Kevin Gallagher said
Capt. Latorrence Norris and firefighter Vinnie Harper were stabbed by a patient while en route to a hospital last week
“Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later” reflects on the stories from the survivors, first responders and unsung heroes from the Bay Area quake
To repair the rig quickly, Chief Jeffrey Blanchard called South Shore Technical High School for help
Rescue workers and search dogs have been in and out of the structure, hoping to find the lone missing worker alive
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A video showed a metal structure tumbling to the ground and people running from the scene as clouds of dust billowed up
The app, PulsePoint, allows users to view and receive alerts on calls being responded to by fire departments and emergency medical services
Mercer County Coroner John Libonati said he intended to introduce new procedures to generate more accurate and better information from responders through death reports
Eric Stevens, who played for the St. Louis Rams, was diagnosed with ALS one month after his wedding
Fire officials said Brian Poole was a “man who always had a smile on his face and was a vital piece of DFD Company 11"
The firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment and a suspect was found and taken into custody
In November 2018, Gary Weiland was given “unbelievable” news that doctors would have to amputate his leg after knee surgery complications
A pilot and passenger were each thrown from one balloon as it impacted, bounded along the ground and caught fire
Joshua Granada will receive back pay, with the exception of 240 hours, which was ruled the appropriate punishment under the city’s collective bargaining agreement
San Jacinto College and Houston Community College are offering programs for both careers, allowing graduates to work after testing
