Fire EMS Supplies News & Articles

4 important considerations for victims of collapsed structures

Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile

Riot control Rx

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How to assess and when to transport patients injured by tear gas, pepper spray or rubber bullets

American Paramedic Association recommends emergency amendment to scope of practice

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A paper published in the Journal of Rural Health calls for changes to paramedic scopes of practice for airway and ventilator management in response to COVID-19

The grant that saved his life

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Volunteer fire department president signed grant application for chest compression device that later saved his life

3 scenarios where you’ll be glad you have this rugged case

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Pelican’s newest lightweight and durable case is built specifically for EMS and fire needs

How to decontaminate firefighter gear after a brush with fentanyl

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Follow these five steps to decontaminate firefighter gear after a medical call involving opioids to avoid exposure

Hero Wipes to unveil new bloodborne pathogen antiseptic wipes

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The wipes clean and kill 99.9 percent of germs to reduce the risk of infection

Case study: Jericho, NY Fire Department finds solid solution for securing critical keys

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Overview: Since 1933, the Jericho Fire Department has been charged with protecting its Long Island, New York community residents from the perils of fire and other emergency situations. The Departme...

Rapid response: Triage mass shooter patients as treatable by lay people or emergency responders

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Protection from above and layperson bleeding control are among the immediate takeaways from Las Vegas mass shooting for fire/EMS personnel

What's better, mechanical or manual CPR compressions?

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Meta-analysis of the available research looks at primary and secondary patient outcomes of applying mechanical CPR compression devices following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

5 reasons to consider switching to premixed drugs

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Manufacturer-prepared premixed drugs can save time and minimize admixing errors

Va. rescue squad lands $200K grant

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The volunteer squad will use the money to update six ambulances with automatic loading cot systems that can hold 700-pound patients

Ohio fire department seeks grant to cut back injuries

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The grant would cover the cost of two powered cots the fire department is looking to buy

R12 rugged tablet designed with firefighters' workflow in mind

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The R12 tablet debuted a new platform and ergonomic design that can transition from the field to the squad to the station with ease

EM Innovations introduces Narcan kit assembly bag

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The bag is designed to securely store equipment used when reversing an opioid overdose

Seal up gunshot victims' wounds with new tech

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Taking the form of a syringe, XStat rapidly deploys a series of small sponge-like discs into the open wound

Powered self-loading cot is a back saver

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The legs look like a robotic hover-cot of the future or something seen in a science fiction movie

What to know before buying your next stair chair

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Having the right stair chair for the job will make moving the patient safer and save firefighters' backs

Get the right EMS bags

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Different EMS bag styles excel in different scenarios; know what you need from your next medic bag

Is this the ultimate personal tool for EMS?

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The Leatherman Raptor's smart design and the sweetest scissors ever make this multi-tool worth a look

What's new in patient-movers

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Rare is the patient who walks to the ambulance; here's a look at products that can save firefighters and EMTs from aggravation and injury when carting patients to the rig