Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
The new Utica Fire & Rescue will offer 24/7 fire and medical response, without EMS transport, as the township board rebuilds services following an interruption
When Lacey Fire District 3 crews arrived on scene, the puppy was unresponsive
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
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
