Fire-EMS
The Fire-EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service. Use this page to find news and tips on survivability, ambulance safety, emergency medical response and medical operations.
The more complex the skill, the more attention it requires; so how do we get work done and still maintain awareness of the whole scene?
From a hoax school shooting to Boston Marathon planning, real-world incidents show how relationships and pre-event coordination determine outcomes
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
Brittany Hathaway, a firefighter/EMT with Cliff Gila Fire Department, Gila Regional EMS and Central Dispatch, collapsed while responding to a medical call
Dr. Carl Schultz quietly retired as Orange County’s EMS medical director, months after fire chiefs called for his removal over decisions they said restricted paramedic care and damaged morale
A gas explosion ignited a four-alarm blaze at a Bronx high-rise, killing one tenant, injuring a firefighter and sending multiple residents to area hospitals
Kansas City Station 10 firefighters’ Facebook post goes viral ahead of a winter storm, poking fun at risky travel excuses, including nail appointments, while urging residents to stay off icy roads
The Westford Fire Department has expanded its capabilities, allowing paramedics to provide early antibiotic treatment to patients with suspected septic shock
Abraham Datte, a two-time City Section heavyweight champion, is also a student leader in Monroe High’s Fire Academy Magnet, pairing strength and discipline with training as he pursues a future in EMS
St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
An episode of Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast “Revisionist History” dives into the data — and the noise — behind why EMS sirens may no longer be worth the risk
A vehicle crashed into an occupied San Francisco church, injuring seven people and forcing evacuations as firefighters shored up the damaged building
Whiteout conditions on Interstate 196 near Grand Rapids, triggered a massive crash involving cars and semitrailer trucks and leaving numerous people injured
After a yearlong delay, City Council is set to vote Jan. 26 on creating a “care response” that dispatches clinicians with EMS to certain mental health emergencies
Now it supports EMS and fire professionals with secure, automated medication dispensing solutions
Using more than $68,000 in state grant funds, the Albany Fire Department provided inflatable lifting chairs to local care facilities and trained staff to handle non-injury falls
CENCAL Fire and EMS will oversee emergency ambulance response and transport across multiple San Joaquin County cities under a new public-private partnership
Federal officials say NIOSH layoffs have been rescinded, restoring worker safety research that supports EMS and fire responder health
Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
Citing a rise in lift assists, false alarms and other non-emergency responses, Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Nye is proposing an ordinance change that would charge elder care facilities
CHP says a Toyota Tacoma crossed the centerline on Highway 99W near Red Bluff and hit a Tehama County TRAX bus head-on, engulfing the bus in flames
A garbage truck struck a tractor-trailer, killing the driver and sending three others to the hospital during a response that included extended extrication and the use of whole blood
An exterior construction elevator fell from the second floor of a seven-story hotel under construction during Turning Stone’s expansion project in Verona
Washington State DOH approved the upgrade, enabling AEMTs to provide expanded meds, IV therapy, advanced airway management and more, while boosting staffing, mutual aid capacity and community health outreach
Orland Park firefighters’ union says ambulance shortages put residents at risk, while the new fire chief says call data does not justify restoring full service
New CARES data show out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival in Lewis County exceeds the national average, reflecting strong pre-hospital care from fire and EMS responders
The new Kensington-based facility uses high-fidelity disaster simulations to strengthen EMS readiness for mass casualty and complex emergency responses
A fast-moving apartment fire in East Orange injured 38 people and displaced dozens of residents, requiring multiple rescues
A chain-reaction crash involving up to 17 vehicles — including a semi-truck — shut down southbound Highway 99 in Fresno County as dense fog dropped visibility to 10–15 feet
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