Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Honoring his parents’ care, a philanthropist gave $367,600 to buy an ambulance, easing response times after the Fairfield’s lone medical truck failed
Vernon first responders ventilated and cut the tube slide at Northeast Elementary to free a wedged 40-year-old, with EMS providing oxygen in the heat
FDNY EMS officer and union vice president says separating EMS from the FDNY would close pay gaps, curb turnover and give medics the autonomy to modernize patient care
One union leader said 75% of the city’s EMS workforce has less than five years of experience due to high turnover
The San Antonio case marks the 15th confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States
The chief previously highlighted an incident involving a patient taking an Uber while waiting for an ambulance to make his case
Green, Ohio, tactical paramedics are now permitted to carry handguns when called out to assist the sheriff’s SWAT following a change in state law
The Sanchez brothers, 26, will be working at different stations in separate areas of Manhattan
The sailor received a military award for rendering life-saving aid to the 29-year-old Navy facility employee
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints
Firefighter-Paramedic Francisco de Paz, who is also an emergency nurse, and his brother George stopped mid-race to help a man who collapsed
The arbitrator said the firefighter gave varying accounts of the incident and failed to contain her emotions during the call
The department has used the pit crew resuscitation model for five years and says it has helped them save more lives
A pickup truck struck with bullets crashed into the ambulance after the shooting
The firefighters were terminated after they were caught on camera and by a witness fighting each other on duty
A dispute over self-reported response times in one corner of the state highlights ongoing efforts to establish an objective process
Riviera Beach Firefighter-Paramedic DaWayne Watson came upon the shooting of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Bullock while driving home
A fundraiser has been launched to support the Altamahaw-Ossipee Fire Department paramedic and his family
The councilman said the show exploits the trauma of the city’s residents
The union posted their concerns on social media and published an open letter suggesting possible solutions
The bills, which passed the state Senate, would allow departments with paid staff to receive funding previously reserved for volunteers
Forming a new district brought some challenges, but officials said the impact on the community has been positive
Fire Chief Jared Meeker explains how leaders can watch for signs of emotional trauma among the crew
A tie-breaker was needed to finalize the vote to cancel the city’s contract with a private ambulance service
Clark County Fire Capt. Robin Brown, one of the first hand amputees to be hired as a first responder in the U.S., is retiring after 37 years
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
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