Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
As fire and EMS crews in Bolton went to work on a cardiac arrest patient, one of their own suffered cardiac arrest
Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season
From game-day rescues to chaotic showdowns, these unforgettable events put public safety in the spotlight this year
Volunteer fire department president signed grant application for chest compression device that later saved his life
Nick Aldinger, 36, passed away after battling complications from current medical issues
Denison Fire Rescue officials announced they will be working with hiring firm, LifeNet Inc., to fill employment gaps in the department
Authorities have not named a suspect at this time and officials said it is not clear how anyone gained access to the narcotics
Since 2010, the city and Tri-C have swapped an old ambulance, SCBA packs and old fire hose for tuition credits
The Santa Fe County’s new harm-reduction unit aims to provide access to treatment, education and the necessary drugs before they become a statistic
There have been thousands of aftershocks after the recent 7.1 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes
Students receiving the scholarships must be enrolled in an emergency program such as EMS, fire, medical or in the health or emergency field
First responders are investigating the explosion and report multiple injuries
April Manyon, a former competitive bodybuilder, plans to donate a portion of the prize money to organizations aiming to help first responders
Maplewood first responders teamed up to create the program in response to the escalating mental health crisis
Richard VanTroost, 66, wanted to personally thank and shake hands with the first responders who saved his life when he suffered a heart attack
The program focuses on beach safety procedures that can be tweaked during the season to prepare for shark bites care
Denison Mayor Janet Gott said the city is using this as a temporary measure to fill the employment gaps while the department can get its staffing back up to full levels
Alexander Eljabbour resigned his position when a vial of fentanyl was discovered unsecured in a rescue vehicle
Luis Alvarez assumed the spotlight to push Congress into action to aid first responders who developed life-threatening diseases from the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks
Officials found evidence that a kitchen fire started and was extinguished before firefighters arrived on scene and believe that it was a contributing factor to the house fire
LAPD officials said the ambulance was traveling at normal speed without emergency lights
Data mapping can identify hot spots, road closures and public health concerns in real time, and allow for resource deployment planning and training
Jerome Anthony Burke, 52, put up a fight after mistaking one of the EMS personnel for the manager of the store who kicked him out earlier that day
EMT Brannon Wilkerson was in a serious car accident in April that left him on short-term disability after he suffered multiple injuries
The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
Luis Garcia has visited five states over 22 months, offered 106 two-hour classes and donated 2,800 Narcan sprays to attendees and saved 122 lives
The Senate wants more time to study the issue and other provisions passed by the House as part of the workers’ compensation budget
A tragic incident in which a NY firefighter was killed by ambulance should have your department reviewing post-accident/incident plans, EVOC and safety courses
The Dodge County Executive Committee understands the staffing need, but is still uncertain what the county’s role in the process should be
A.J. Isaacs was an EMS captain and had been with the fire department for 25 years before dying of an overdose
Fund advocates say Sen. Mitch McConnell committed to scheduling a vote in August to renew the fund before it expires
Port Jervis Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas McKeon was sleeping in front of the bay doors and was killed after being struck by an ambulance responding to a call
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday said that it was good that McConnell agreed to meet with 9/11 responders, but that the GOP leader needs to promise to make funding permanent