Fatal Incidents
The fatal incidents topic deals with a range of articles, news and exclusives surrounding the unfortunate side of a responders’ job.
Designating specific roles and other tips to make the hardest part of the job a bit easier
Is death notification training associated with decreased burnout among EMS professionals?
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
The bus was en route from North Carolina to New York; the accident killed four passengers
Few other details were immediately available in the investigation
As EMTs and paramedics we are trained to do our jobs when our community needs us the most
After suppressing the urge to gather up my children, I refocused my energy towards active shooter preparedness
Member who broke department protocol by responding directly to the scene says he wasn’t responding as a firefighter but as a civilian
A male student is now in custody, but the motive is unknown
The convoy was reportedly running a red light when the 82-year-old stepped into the street
Officials say the firefighter failed to take all steps to get his license back after a drunk-driving conviction in July 2011
More than 70 people have been killed and at least 1,600 injured between 1982 and 2012