Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
“Our first responders are everyday heroes, and we are so grateful for their service,” President Joe Biden said
Firefighters were battling a blaze when a tree limb fell and struck one of them, leaving the firefighter in serious to critical condition
Officials have reported explosive devices have been found on and near the scene
The three organizations are working together to offer free training during National EMS Week
Lt. Matt Sarrracco said they are using two ATVs, to make their way through tough spots to gain access and to transport patients
By sending only ambulances to low-priority calls, the Chula Vista Fire Department believes it can respond to high-priority calls faster
Including clear, complete documentation in your patient care report is a critical component of patient care
A city manager confirmed that officials are investigating the allegations that fire department paramedics and management falsified training documents
The union is urging voters to reject proposals, one of which eliminates the requirement that firefighters be certified paramedics
Beaver Falls Fire Chief Mark Stowe said the proactive stance of county leaders has made an impact on overdose calls and, ultimately, overdose deaths
The Austin-Travis County EMS Employee Association and Lake Travis Fire Fighters Association are asking Travis County to reverse the funding cuts for ambulances
Monterey County alleged that training documents were falsified after all 23 Salinas Fire Department paramedics failed to keep up with certification requirements
Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center announced they are consolidating with another hospital, and fire officials expect this to increase response time
Jason Coleman was arrested for allegedly assaulting the firefighter when he forcefully tried to offer treatment to a patient after being asked to leave
One county in Texas found a cost-effective way to get epinephrine in the hands of those first on scene and allow them to treat patients quicker
Retired Hoover Capt. Keith Jacobson and his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Jacobson, revived the 4-year-old after he was found unresponsive in a hotel pool
Erik Shouse, 40, who also served as a fire commissioner, died of cardiac arrest while at home
The side-by-side vehicles are made for law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel
Chief Shawn Shelton said if the current trend continues, he anticipates surpassing 25,000 calls a year by 2020 and the department may have to start holding calls
Legislators want to move Joseph Cassano, who was moved from one firehouse to another over racist tweets he made five years ago, out of the department altogether
Investigators said Michael Sowders, who had been shot, was found under a pile of garbage at an illegal dump site
Decatur County Fire and Rescue firefighter-EMT Adam Taylor, 30, went into cardiac arrest shortly after going home due to chest pains
Robert Marshall died a week after being critically injured in Pennsylvania when a truck rear-ended his vehicle while he was standing in front of it, causing it to strike him
Robert Cordani responded to a medical call for a neighbor suffering from cardiac arrest and began to perform CPR before collapsing from cardiac arrest himself
Police said Tony Beverly was found inside a patient’s home wearing bunker pants and identified himself as a volunteer firefighter
Two Birmingham Fire and Rescue responders transported a 30-year military veteran to the hospital and finished his yardwork afterward
Active volunteer responders could get a 20 percent credit on their municipal real estate taxes and a rebate on earned income taxes
The audio reveals responders scrambling to get the wounded out of the freshman building while not knowing where the shooter was
In March 2016, Berthoud Fire Protection District Fire Investigator Josh Macdonald was injured after falling through the floor at a fatal house fire
To reduce transport time, the department is considering transporting patients to the closest hospital instead of their choice and not transporting low-priority patients
Lt. Daniel Burgos and FDNY Paramedic Kevin Costello jumped into action after seeing a woman trying to grab a bag from a man’s wheelchair
The bill would give volunteer fire departments the ability to make up the extensive costs of ambulance services by billing insurance companies
