Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County firefighter/paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty
Authorities say the shooter, who left a note blaming the NFL for his alleged brain condition, entered the league’s headquarters but took the wrong elevator before fatally shooting four people and himself
A 42-year-old man randomly attacked shoppers with a knife at a Walmart in Traverse City, before being tackled and detained by bystanders
The goal of the Heads Up program is to decrease the unknowns while responding to an emergency call
Community paramedicine communication with patients, their family members and the local crews can eliminate obstacles and improve patient care for bariatric patients
Fredericksburg’s City Council set a priority in 2014 to establish around-the-clock advanced medical service to address the burden of increased medical calls
Jai Ginn, wife of Bradley Ginn Sr., filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the parties violated her civil rights to due process
BFD responded to an average 154,800 EMS calls compared to 34,900 fire calls over the last three years, prompting changes to the how the FD responds to calls
More than 40 firefighters and 15 ambulance crews responded to the incident
The goal of the service is to lower suicide rates, divorce rates and job burnout that many first responders experience
KCKFD will refund up to $5,000 for students taking a paramedic course, as well as provide a monthly stipend of $2,300
Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said three of the children were in cardiac arrest after firefighters whisked them from an apartment inside the home
A court ruled that Paramedics Joseph Stracke and Stephanie Cisneros did not act in a grossly negligent way when they “inaccurately diagnosed and treated” Kerry Butler Jr.
The initiative launches at the end of the month and will provide 24-hour assistance for those seeking to be connected with treatment and recovery options
Jeffery Henson, 57, lives with a genetic neurodegenerative disease and called the fire department more than 90 times in one month
An Anne Arundel County medic unit was transporting a patient with serious injuries sustained in an earlier vehicle crash
Officials credited the quick response by area EMS and firefighters for helping the passengers and mitigating any potential environmental problems with fuel runoff
Firefighter/paramedics assigned to the ambulance face unique challenges but also gain unparalleled experience
Rice University conducted an in-depth analysis of 911 calls, determining fire trucks were responding to 25% of calls where an ambulance was required
The newest ambulance cot will increase patient handling safety, and the EMS-to-hospital notification system aims to improve patient care
Two firefighter-paramedics, the patient they were transporting and driver of the Jeep were taken to the hospital
Two EMS providers, as well as the patient inside and the driver of the other vehicle, were treated with non-life-threatening injuries and transported to the hospital
Engine 25 Medic 8 in Philadelphia topped a recently released list with 10,096 runs
EMS agencies across the nation submitted educational music videos that featured a song that can help bystanders maintain the ideal rate for chest compressions
The LFD ambulance was in the area responding to a call when a woman and her children asked the firefighters for help after her car was hit by bullets
There are two general causes of oxygen regulator fires, adiabatic heating and particle ignition
The Dallas Fire-Rescue department added a full-time ambulance and will implement a long-planned new tiered EMS dispatch software to improve response times
The Dixon Fire Department partnered with the Safe Passage Initiative to prevent overdoses in the event a patient refuses treatment
Brooke DeLeon was the only woman in her 21-member recruit class
One of the vehicles received damage on both sides and fire crews had to pry open the driver and passenger side doors to free the three occupants
The city hired 12 firefighters/paramedics to staff the and supplement the existing fire department workforce
The EMS and fire department are looking at building a new joint facility to address the spatial limitations
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