Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
El Paso County officials have relied on hazmat technicians to deal with suspicious ballots and ballots covered with urine and blood
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Fire are at odds over firefighters taking over patient transports and rescues
Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene
Resource management is key to overcoming access, patient transportation and ventilation challenges in a tunnel rescue
The 70 percent increase in transport fees was proposed in the hopes that it would prevent repeat callers from using the city’s emergency medical services
A crew from Pasco County Fire Rescue returned to Gene Work’s home to lay the rest of his sod, knowing he wouldn’t be back to do it before the new grass died
Susan James filed a lawsuit against Dr. Ajendra Sohal, who recanted a statement that she falsified his signature on a disability form
Groveton EMS was back to “full service” by July 4 after the station and equipment, as well as the owner’s home, were destroyed
Until Aberdeen Fire & Rescue is a fully accredited paramedic education center, a training program is in place for aspiring paramedics
“While we understand things break, when it becomes the norm not the exception is when the alarm needs to be sounded,” union president Patrick Lancton said
St. Paul Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gaede helped a doctor treat the man until the plane could make an emergency landing
City officials raised concerns about Presley Pritchard posts on her Instagram and Facebook pages, some of which feature her fire uniform
“Essentially a company shows up, there’s no oversight ... there’s no anything,” Decatur Fire Department Chief Jeff Abbott said
Video surveillance footage can help train apparatus operators and fire officers for improved performance and firefighter safety
Since May 20,the 28-member bike team has staffed 13 events and treated 18 patients, even saving one patient’s life
Binders filled with visual aids and necessary information will be created and distributed to those with special needs in an effort to make treatment easier
Richard Crossman said he was “in the back of an ambulance” when his colleagues told him his house was currently on fire
A photo of firefighter-paramedic Doug Higley sitting with a 3-year-old at the hospital while waiting for her parents to arrive has gone viral
Ben Thompson discusses what he has learned about helping people, as well as the launch of a community paramedicine program
The Oshkosh Fire Department will use a grant to purchase 10 sets of ballistic vests, helmets and accessories
Officials are considering charging the county to house their ambulances in city buildings in an effort to raise money for new fire stations
The American Heart Association said traditional CPR methods are falling short due to a “decay of skills” over time
Owensboro Fire Department Lt. Larry Freels said it “was surreal” delivering Magdalene Marie Freels in the front seat of his minivan
Trudy Bermudez proposed to Tayreen Bonilla in the middle of the New York City Pride parade in front of thousands
Paint Creek Joint EMS and Fire District firefighter Joe Patterson was fatally injured while working with compressed air cylinders
Newberry officials were prompted to build an ambulance bay after a child bitten by a rattlesnake had to wait 45 minutes for an EMS crew to arrive
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
Officials in Highlands County say 33 kids and three adults from the Clover Leaf 4-H camp in Lake Placid began feeling nauseous and were rushed to the hospital
David George, who is also a pastor, shot and killed Timothy Day after he opened fire in a Walmart
Jamie Sprout, who has a mitochondrial disorder, was surprised with a first responder-themed birthday and visitors from several public safety agencies
The city honored Yadira Arroyo by placing her name and a dedication plaque on the corner of East 169th Street and Boston Road
Fire departments need to value community involvement, education and community paramedicine, over a low profile
“FDNY EMTs and paramedics are protected by New York state law. Assault is a felony punishable by seven years in prison,” the new decals read
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