Fatal Incidents
The fatal incidents topic deals with a range of articles, news and exclusives surrounding the unfortunate side of a responders’ job.
A report provides details on how Josh Weissman died from a 2012 fall from an overpass; we provide details on how he lived
Responders have been complaining for weeks that new dispatch technology isn’t working; this incident is one example of that
This segment tackles the pros and cons of working 24-hour shifts in EMS, and whether the industry should do away with them. What do you think? Sound off in the comment section below
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
Officials say it appears the car veered in front of the ambulance
Authorities say the other vehicle ran a red light and struck the rig, causing it to roll over
The lawsuit said miscommunication between Seattle agencies led to a 20-minute delay in firefighters responding to the shooting
An attorney for Jamon West’s family alleges firefighters threw West to the ground and put their weight on top of him while he was having a seizure
First responders went through the swarm to aid the patients and protect the surviving victim
West Midlands Ambulance Service EMT Jeremy Daw, 66, had come out of retirement as a former paramedic to assist during the COVID-19 pandemic
Investigators found that I-35W was treated for ice 44 hours before the crash
The FBI said it had previously questioned the gunman, a 19-year-old former employee
