Fire-EMS
The Fire-EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service. Use this page to find news and tips on survivability, ambulance safety, emergency medical response and medical operations.
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
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
A practical guide to interpreting urine color for maintaining optimal hydration
After AMR doubled rates to $4,700 per transport, Spokane Fire District 9 plans an in-house ambulance
An Orlando Fire Department EMT was fired after a months-long investigation into a 34-second video clip where they made a comment about women’s voting rights
Certified Vanderburgh County Fire Department medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws, speeding investigations, reducing case delays and cutting unnecessary hospital trips
Cumberland County EMS Director warned the split could push county units out of the city, lengthen response times, and strain EMS finances
Walkerville EMS runs climbed to 186 last month as growth and dispatch changes expanded coverage
An ad hoc panel will review options as Essex County proposes an EMS Stabilization Plan
The Carterville City Council approved a 12-hour day shift with 12 hours on-call overnight to cut second-call response times
A school police officer deployed pepper spray during a lunchtime brawl in a Palm Beach County high school
Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Scott fell ill during a patient transport, was flown to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center for surgery, and later died
Kennewick officials said the $300K units replace two aging rigs and add a second spare
A Muslim civil rights group alleges the Baltimore Fire Department denied religious accommodation, selectively enforced its grooming policy and suspended him without offering a respirator fit test
Backed by a $1M AFG grant, the Lodi Fire Department plan involves 15 firefighter-paramedics and four paramedic engines at no extra cost to residents
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
An independent review says incident command wasn’t formally established until 25 minutes after the shooter was in custody and fire crews were dispatched late
Cumberland County commissioners unanimously warned that Crossville EMS could disrupt county operations and reduce unit availability
Brenna Kulikowski, 31, and Damon Thompson, 21, were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Head-on crash kills two Timber Mesa firefighters near Show Low
The Long Creek Fire Protection District’s trustees voted to terminate the ambulance service over legal and funding concerns and its impact on Abbott EMS
Fire and police agencies in Nashville, New Orleans, Toledo and Prince George’s County launched investigations and placed employees on leave after online comments about Kirk’s death
Campbell, also assistant fire chief with Chesapeake-Union Township VFD, died while on duty at Chesapeake EMS Station 3
Monterey council OKs October transition as Carmel ambulance crews join Monterey Fire, consolidating a 12-year partnership with no expected service disruption
Ahead of the attacks’ 24th anniversary, the department engraved 39 newly fallen members, bringing post-9/11 illness losses to more than 400
Crossville councilman proposes tapping the Gary Sinise Foundation and other grants to fund a phased EMS program, avoiding a projected 30-cent property tax hike
Holland firefighters contained a hazardous materials leak at the LG Energy Solutions battery plant
Security video shows an unidentified man entering the Bellerose home and leaving minutes before alarms sounded
A $100K-plus Assistance to Firefighters Grant is covering training and equipment so the Spring Lake Fire Department can staff two ALS-certified firefighter-paramedics each shift
A Morehead lieutenant went into cardiac arrest while performing CPR on a patient, and an assistant chief later experienced chest pain
Authorities say a third-party contractor cleaning an empty underground gasoline tank at the Exposition Parkway Costco fainted from fumes
Leaked tape shows ex-aide opposed raising FDNY EMT pay to firefighter levels, stalling Adams’ parity pledge amid worsening EMS staffing crisis
The nine-month extension deepens a partnership with Redemption Counseling Center, boosting on-demand therapy for Flagstaff first responders
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