Fire-EMS
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A debrief of how one search and rescue team handled calls for help during the Louisiana Floods of 2016
In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discusses the sometimes complicated relationship between fire departments and EMS
Accurate data, specific to first responders, is critical in understanding and preventing suicide
Stephen Moody said he reached a breaking point when his family and work stress were at an all-time high
Another cat and a turtle were also saved; no one else was injured
The paramedic suffered a back injury and was taken to a hospital
Firefighter-paramedics will wear a monitor that measures their physiological responses during each shift
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
Officials said similar legislation could have kept the man charged with murdering EMT Yadira Arroyo off the streets
By implementing a yoga curriculum that provides a skill set that is simple, safe and effective, responders can help manage their mental health
Critical incident stress management is a short-term, psychological first-aid intervention strategy that can help mitigate long-term mental health issues
Tyler Hollingsworth and another firefighter were electrocuted while at the scene of a fire
Managing the media and public-facing communication is a science unto itself; here’s a look at why PIOs are vital and what you can do help them
Officials said 40 other people were injured, including two who were in serious condition
Jacob Howser’s death came just before his fire company’s fundraiser Saturday
First responders had problems reaching the shooting victims because the parking lots were full
A former deputy sheriff said the state needed to do more to protect responders, citing the death of two volunteer firefighters earlier this month
Responders from around the city Saturday joined thousands of bystanders lining the streets to honor Yadira Arroyo
Officials said the pilot told air traffic controllers before the crash that he was having an issue with the airplane’s autopilot feature
Yadira Arroyo was run over after a man hijacked her ambulance last week
Ken Anderson, 49, a 23-year veteran, died March 11 after suffering a stroke
The measure must go through two more committees before the House floor
The 9/11 Commission said there’s a “likelihood” that Saudi-government-sponsored charities funded the attacks
Paramedic Karsyn Nehls said she wanted to bring some light to victims of an apartment fire
James Campbell was starting his shift as a paramedic when he saw the call on his fire department pager
The bill would allow first responders to carry firearms on duty under the condition they complete firearms training
One person was flown to a burn center for treatment; the cause of the fire is under investigation
A survey of more than 4,000 first responders found that 6.6 percent had attempted suicide, which is more than 10 times the rate in the general population
The March 7 crash left four dead and dozens injured
Jonathan Arteaga was working on a mobile home when a jack gave way and the home pinned his knees to his chest
A doctor, nurse and firefighter were mountain biking when they saw David Jones collapse on a section of a trail
Capt. Craig Aman served the department since 1990 and became a paramedic in 1994
How can we begin to mourn, make sense of and learn from the tragic line-of-duty death of EMT Yadira Arroyo?
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