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BREAKING NEWS
An Austin-Travis County EMS spokesperson said two were rescued from under the debris of the house that exploded and a third from a partially collapsed house next door
The arrests came during a federal investigation that led the Bureau of Land Management to end contracts with two Oregon-based forestry companies
The CAPE toolkit provides videos and training materials to help firefighters implement cancer prevention best practices
Border Patrol said two firefighters who were in the country illegally were detained during an ID check at the Bear Gulch Fire after BLM terminated contracts with their employers
Officials say one of the three homemade incendiary devices found near Capitol Heights Fire Station 805 could have exploded
Providence officials replaced two ambulances that ran a 12,179 calls combined in 2024
Harford Assistant Chief Edward Chideser fractured his leg while battling a brush fire in March
Hennepin EMS official said the police’s swift, accurate tally of victims let medics move the wounded quickly to three hospitals
Monarez was fired less than a month after refusing to back “unscientific, reckless directives,” as four other senior CDC leaders resigned in protest
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
PRODUCT NEWS
Kenneth McCune, 57, was ejected from the fire truck he was driving when it veered off the road, hit a culvert and overturned
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The survey will collect data to help determine whether there should be any changes made to NFPA 1971 and 1985 standards
The chief said the patient compartment is normally in good shape, and the motor, cab and drive train are what needs to be replaced
The fire truck was struck after another vehicle failed to yield; no firefighters were injured
Firefighters had just returned to their station from a call when they saw a house fire nearby
Under the new agreement, the hospital will hire a paramedic and EMT to handle transfers, 911 calls and other duties at the hospital
Although the vests add an additional 20 to 30 pounds of weight, officials said paramedics don’t mind
The expansion now requires motorists to pull over for emergency vehicles with flashing blue or green lights
Officer David Fahey, 39, was setting out flares near the crash scene when a driver struck him and fled the scene