Fire-EMS

As the world prepares to root on their athletes at the Games, learn about these seven first responders who served their communities and represented Team USA

Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said Decatur is the only department in the state that does not compensate firefighters for being paramedics

Mitigate fentanyl fears with NIOSH guidance and basic PPE precautions

The crew was given a key to the county and made honorary commanders of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department

Embracing conflict can help a fire/EMS organization’s team mature and increase organizational productivity

A Gaffney City firefighter was airlifted to the hospital and is recovering

Multiple departments were recognized for saving Sean Watson, a mostly nonverbal child, trapped inside a burning home

Firefighter-Paramedic Lori Underwood also served as the secretary-treasurer of the IAFF Local 734

According to the Gainesville Fire Department, Chandler Patterson was with friends on Lake Tugaloo when the accident happened

Rescue workers continue scouring the mountain of debris with trained dogs and sonar, searching for any survivors

Gadsden Fire Department Chief Wil Reed found funding to train six firefighters as paramedics, but five won't be certified until Christmas of 2022

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

Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile

The city of Plugerville is seeking an extension on the city's EMS contract with the Plugerville Fire Department until city officials choose from one of five proposed options for sustained EMS coverage