Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Four South Jacksonville Fire Department members were recognized by village leaders after purchasing and installing a new part for a resident’s lift chair at no cost
Westfield will begin charging for non-emergent responses, such as lift assists without injury, to help reduce unnecessary strain on EMS resources
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
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
The first responders invited were firefighters, police officers, ambulance personnel, paramedics, and dispatchers and others
The Seabrook Fire Department was awarded EMS service of the year jointly with the Hampton Fire Department
Birmingham community paramedicine program identifies individuals with needs in order to reduce unnecessary future calls taxing the system
In the second year of the program, physicians will respond to 911 calls on a rotational basis
Aberdeen Fire Chief Tom Hubbard said Pauley stands out as a firefighter due to his knowledge of the area, as well as his dedication to the citizens he’s served for so many years
West Point spokeswoman Katie Felder said the accident Thursday morning was in an area where cadet summer training takes place
5 keys to jump-starting a fitness program that will serve members “from hire to retire”
When every moment matters, Tyler Technologies’ New World CAD gets critical information where it needs to go
Help your high-performers grow into their leadership potential while avoiding disillusionment or burnout
Customers who come into the shop might actually end up with a tattoo artist who is still an active first responder
Rescue and emergency medical calls already make up for 2,431 out of 3,164 in 2018 of the fire department runs
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at B&O Railroad Museum to fill 10,000 goodie pouches for Baltimore’s first responders
