Fatal Incidents
The fatal incidents topic deals with a range of articles, news and exclusives surrounding the unfortunate side of a responders’ job.
Inside EMS co-host Kelly Grayson provides information from EMS colleagues who were witnesses at the scene, who say the incident appeared to be a case of excited delirium
Host Chris Cebollero talks about the toll heroin is taking on a friend’s daughter and a report from the CDC that says heroin use doubled in two years
The role and authority of a safety officer is to observe and intervene when they see unacceptable risk to the patient or caregivers
The Colo. grand jury indictment of two paramedics calls ketamine a “deadly weapon,” a category normally used for guns and knives in criminal complaints
We must not only “never forget” those who died, but also never forget to stay safe, plan for the worst and to make swift decisions despite challenging parameters
The U.S. State Department is offering the reward for information leading to the arrest of “Hong Kong Zaron” for dealing large amounts of fentanyl
Four other lifeguards were injured by the same strike that killed Keith Pinto, 19
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
Jacob Dindinger, 20, had worked as a Tucson EMT for 4 months before he was shot while responding to a call
Air and ground ambulance crews worked to rescue those involved in the crash on a busy Kanosh highway
A pregnant woman and her son were killed when a driver sped away from Clayton County providers who found him slumped behind the wheel
Surfside condo collapse search concludes after a month of work with 97 individuals confirmed dead
EMT Jacob Dindinger continues to fight while recovering from injuries suffered in Tucson shooting
A driver in Littlefield and his toddler died after a 3-vehicle crash involving an ambulance, car and semi-truck
The crew was given a key to the county and made honorary commanders of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
The Israeli search and rescue team that arrived in South Florida shortly after the Champlain Towers South collapsed last month is heading home
An early morning wreck in Orlando sends survivors to the hospital
EMT Jason Bowman responded alone when Officer Kevin Apple was struck by a vehicle
Rescue workers and families mourn together, honoring those lost in the condo collapse
After last year’s COVID-19 cancellation, the ceremonies will return to Arlington July 23-25
Matiss Kivlenieks died over the weekend when explosives misfired and hit him in the chest
Furry family members were among those being searched for ahead of Sunday night’s demolition
Insights into the deadly Fla. condo collapse, how post-9/11 changes have improved incident command
The 7-year-old was found late Thursday as crews searched through debris
Rescue workers search for victims in their backyards and are seeking treatment themselves, for blisters, foot injuries, heat exhaustion and fatigue
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
Officials said planning for demolition of the remaining Surfside structure is underway; 145 people are still missing and 18 are confirmed dead
Two firefighters and a paramedic were treated for smoke inhalation from the resulting fire at the Biomat USA Plasma Center
Officials said three shooters opened fire on a crowd outside the banquet hall
Officials said the suspect, an employee at the rail yard, had also died
The family of the man who died in 2016 claims fire department personnel prematurely terminated lifesaving efforts and made false statements
Several witnesses said they saw the woman traveling in the wrong lane and tried to warn her to no avail
Riggs Ambulance Service Paramedic Marc Trujillo, 24, served in EMS for nearly five years and was a father-to-be
