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
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
Coleman Blease “Coley” Loadholt Jr., 51, of Hampton County, suffered a medical emergency while on duty at the fire station on June 17
Port Jervis Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas McKeon was asleep in front of the bay door when the ambulance struck him on its way out
The Chattanooga Fire Department will house a master of social work intern from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to perform case management and better train firefighters in their evolving role
The governor said the flags will remain lowered until sunset on Friday, June 21
The dedication of the monument was initially planned on Sept. 11, 2018, marking the 17th anniversary of the attacks, but organizers decided that more time was needed to complete the project
The paramedics immediately radioed for help from police but wrestled the gun away from the man on their own
Fire Capt. Zachariah Kenyon modeled the program after those at fire departments in Manchester and Nashua, New Hampshire, and said he hopes to see the program spread throughout the state and region
The United New York Ambulance Network fears the bill will hurt the ambulance industry, while fire departments are looking to recoup the costs of medical calls
Hyrum Nielsen was riding a motorcycle when he hit a tree and was ejected from the seat
Springville Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Jared Echols died while participating in an off-site training exercise
This will be a complex, coordinated event that will include multiple first responders, community partners, county, and state agencies in addition to the participating school districts
The emergency communication tower necessary for loggers, fire personnel and ham radio operators was cut down over the weekend, causing more than $60,000 in damage
Study reveals firefighters’ feelings about the trauma witnessed on the job and its impact on homelife and emotions
The church planned on serving members of the police department, fire and emergency services
Robert F. MacCallum remains active with the fire company handling the finances, working events and fundraisers, and heads down to the firehouse anytime there’s a call
Firefighters from 19 departments across Wisconsin will staff Madison fire stations and ambulances on Sunday so Madison firefighters can attend a memorial service for firefighter Todd Mahoney
The prosecutor described a scene that quickly changed from a routine medical call to a chaotic, dangerous situation with multiple shots being fired by Houston and by officers trying to deal with the threat he posed
Louisiana first responders diagnosed with PTSD can now apply for workers’ comp benefits
The merger will start in July and be complete with all paperwork by Jan. 1, 2020
The Fayette Volunteer Fire Department and the Concerned Citizens of Burlington organized the community event to show support and raise funds
The firefighters deployed two tourniquets to stop the bleeding, while at the same time working to free the victim from his vehicle
Volunteers want benefits like job protection, tax write-offs, scholarships and student loan debt forgiveness
“First Responders Live,” produced by Dick Wolf of “Law & Order” fame, will offer live coverage of fire, police, EMTs and other first responders as they react to calls throughout the country
After convincing city officials to allow the ceremony, Evansdale Community Response Center was the perfect location for the union
The fire department got its medical emergency first-response authority in 2006 and will respond to medical emergencies providing limited treatment
The Seattle Fire Department used extrication tools to open the jammed doors of the car in order to reach the victim
Maryland Heights Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Chris Moore was a 20-year veteran and leaves behind a son and daughter
