Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
A single-engine plane veered out of control while landing at Kalispell City Airport, smashing into parked aircraft and sparking a runway fire, but all four aboard escaped with minor injuries
U.S. Steel says it is still investigating the blast as hospitals report treating at least 10 workers, including burn victims, from the 1,400-employee Mon Valley plant
Roughly 170 FDNY and EMS personnel battled the Queens blaze, which left three firefighters seriously hurt
More than 100 volunteers joined police, firefighters, EMS and school staff in Springfield for a full-scale drill designed to test emergency response
The Redding Fire Department is retroactively charging residents for non-emergency lift assist calls, with plans to expand the fee to all EMS responses
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart, prompting a brief lockdown before the suspected shooter was arrested
A Denver rail worker suffered severe injuries and had his leg amputated after being trapped by a derailed train car at the BNSF Globeville Yard
North Babylon Fire Chief Peter Alt was caught on video shouting profanities at a 10-year-old girl during an emergency call
In a two-day joint exercise with Auburn University and emergency agencies, first responders simulated an active shooter scenario to sharpen tactics
Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University
Pivotal’s lightweight, electric vertical takeoff aircraft is drawing interest from Marin fire departments for its potential use in wildfires, search-and-rescue and EMS response
A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics
A person suffered a traumatic leg injury after their leg was caught outside a Ferris wheel gondola at the Cowlitz County Fair
Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County firefighter/paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty
Authorities say the shooter, who left a note blaming the NFL for his alleged brain condition, entered the league’s headquarters but took the wrong elevator before fatally shooting four people and himself
A 42-year-old man randomly attacked shoppers with a knife at a Walmart in Traverse City, before being tackled and detained by bystanders
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Emergency crews responded to a cardiac arrest at Hulk Hogan’s Clearwater home Thursday morning, where he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital
Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
The new Utica Fire & Rescue will offer 24/7 fire and medical response, without EMS transport, as the township board rebuilds services following an interruption
When Lacey Fire District 3 crews arrived on scene, the puppy was unresponsive
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.
Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson said civilians reported vagrants possibly lived in the building
Collapse
Construction workers scrambled to safety after a portion of an underground tunnel collapsed 400 feet below the surface, with all rescued and no major injuries reported
St. Paul firefighters used a rope system to rescue a man trapped 10 feet underground in a sewer for several days
Chicago mother accused of fatally stabbing 4-year-old, injuring 2 other children says they were “possessed”
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