Fatal Incidents
The fatal incidents topic deals with a range of articles, news and exclusives surrounding the unfortunate side of a responders’ job.
Our readers’ responses ranged from specific charges to pleas for others to wait for a trial instead of placing blame; where do you stand?
LODD of firefighter-paramedic John Ulmschneider is a tragic reminder of the potential for violence on every EMS incident
A teenager’s death after a misplaced and unrecognized failed intubation is a tragic reminder of how and why error can occur in EMS
Franklin County Prosecutor Shawn Sant determined that responders acted appropriately with Werner Anderson, including the administration of ketamine
“I am extremely proud this evening to be a part of the central Missouri EMS region,” trauma surgeon Dr. Jeffery Coughenour said
Those in the trailer were part of a presumed migrant smuggling attempt into the United States
The driver of the truck that crashed with a Malta and McConnellsville Fire Department ambulance was pronounced dead at the scene
Sgt. Michael Daniel-Hagan became ill during a training exercise, was transported to a medical center with limited bed space and was being transferred
Four firefighters and an inspector were hurt and transported to a hospital, where two were listed in critical but stable condition
In this episode, our co-hosts break down bodycam video from the City of Dallas after a patient died while in police custody during a Dallas Fire-Rescue ambulance transport
Douglas Clemons served with Polk County Fire Rescue for 27 years
A Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson said the paramedics were placed on administrative leave before the police department released body cam video
The police department released body camera video of the interaction with LaDamonyon Dewayne Hall
I encourage EMS leaders to start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
A nearby nurse administered CPR to a patient who was airlifted to Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta, where she died; other climbers also were transported
A grocery store assistant manager said she was berated for whispering; the call taker said she is “being attacked for one side of the story”
Capt. Richard Meulenberg said multiple people were wounded and the medical complex was a “catastrophic scene”
Jose Gonzalez is accused of running her over with an ambulance in 2017
A Sparta Township Fire Department crew was with a patient experiencing cardiac arrest when a second ambulance was called for the firefighter
Jordan Shelley had car trouble and was standing outside his vehicle when another vehicle crashed into his and pushed it, hitting Shelley and knocking him off the bridge and into water
Another gym member found Dolores Boschert at about 2:50 a.m., tried to perform first aid and called for help
It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network
An outpouring of support from the first responder community follows the fatal shooting of 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school
A department helicopter hoisted victims up to waiting rescue vehicles
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating the fatal incident
The families of the victims have received death certificates, but they also need autopsy reports or toxicology tests to get benefits
Kevin Tirrel McCorvey is accused of having drugs, alcohol in his system and failing to properly secure the patient
The crew had been transporting a patient in Waukegan and rendered aid while other EMS providers were en route
The incident at an open-air market arose from a fight that involved at least two guns and all five of the people, according to the Harris County sheriff
At least 30 people were gathered when gunfire erupted, but by the time deputies arrived, parishioners had the gunman hog-tied
Shanazia Williamson said she was pregnant when she went to the music fest, where a crowd surge led to 10 people dying and hundreds of injuries
RaDonda Vaught faces up to eight years in prison for injecting the paralyzing drug vecuronium instead of the sedative Versed
A driver reportedly ran a red light and crashed into two vehicles and an LAFD fire truck; a 76-year-old woman was transported and later died from her injuries
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