Disaster Management
These 3 actions will help prepare your family in case of a natural disaster, so that you are able to help others
Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
MedStar Paramedic Trey McDaniel was injured when his 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser went airborne during the crash, but still aided other victims
Two Coconino County Sheriff’s Office volunteers and a Flagstaff Fire Department paramedic stayed with the hiker until a helicopter rescue could be completed in the morning
Cole Turner cradled the patient in a warming blanket while sitting in the back of a vehicle surrounded by snow
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
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JPS Hospital EMT Jesse Robinson, a former Oklahoma State football player, fractured his vertebrae in the crash but stayed at the scene to assist others
Fire and EMS agencies in central Texas have seen emergency call volumes skyrocket amidst hazardous conditions, road closures and power outages
Fire/EMS and law enforcement personnel worked together to bring the organs and doctors to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital amid gridlocked traffic
Eastchester (N.Y.) EMS showed the crystal-clear reflection of its vehicles on the road after a snowstorm, warning residents to watch out for pockets of ice
Fire/EMS officials called in a team of surgeons to perform the rare field amputation after a tree fell on the victim’s house, trapping his leg
Police said the snow-covered ground gave out underneath the New Gloucester Ambulance rig
The collision at an intersection caused the ambulance to drive into a snow embankment
First responders need to train for prolonged patient care for the calls when ambulances are delayed or unavailable
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing amidst the destruction caused by the storm
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
Austin-Travis County EMS shared a photo of its rigs dusted with white after a wintery week in Central Texas
Fire officials say the call to assist hospitals is the first time the system has been used for something other than a major wildfire
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police
EMS providers have been advised to cut back on their use of oxygen and focus on patients who have a greater chance of surviving
Team Rubicon has participated in testing and vaccination efforts, and providing some relief to overwhelmed hospital staff
The Limon Area Fire Protection District rig was heavily damaged but no injuries were reported in the crash
Darrell Jennings and his family aided 28 neighbors in their living room after a violent EF-4 tornado tore through their Putnam County, Tennessee, neighborhood
The 25 ambulances and crews are set to begin a two-week deployment to the state on Friday
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Police say a Frito Lay Cheetos truck crashed into the ambulance, which had its lights and sirens activated, after driving through a green light
Abbott first dispatched state medical resources to El Paso three weeks ago, including medical personnel, ambulances and other equipment, and is sending three additional medical teams
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The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
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