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The Waterloo fire chief also hopes to lessen stress on his crew by buying a new front-line ambulance for Station 3
Capt. Jeffrey Scott Klein was in charge of a 2020 medical response that led to the death of a patient who was put in a prone position
“I don’t want to just throw fire engines at EMS problems. I want to throw fire engines at fire problems,” said Medford Fire Chief Thompson
Due to the interior collapse, a mayday was declared and all firefighters were accounted for, D.C. Fire said
Gainesville officials hope the new work schedule will enhance first responders’ work-life balance and boost recruitment
Firefighter/paramedic Brian Herr joined the department in March 2023 after relocating to Florida from Chicago
Medic Squad 63 of Kern County Fire Department resuscitated a cardiac arrest patient before transporting them to the hospital
R.I. Firefighter Anthony Colella and Mass. Firefighter Mark McCullough administered CPR for 10 minutes until the man regained consciousness
More than 300 vendors made their way to the Kansas City Convention Center to showcase the latest and greatest fire service products
Stryker’s Xpedition powered stair chair can navigate tight corners, and descend or ascend with ease
Amid the flames, first responders are working to rescue and evacuate stranded tourists and residents from the island of Maui
The faster information can get into the hands of decision makers, the increased potential for a successful outcome
Eight medals were awarded to firefighters for their teamwork and bravery during the November 2022 incident
“Every recoverable victim was saved,” Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said, highlighting the work by EMS crews
“We were expecting the worst but no one’s injured,” Police Chief James White said
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