Fire-EMS
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EMS medical directors discuss integrated health care programs to serve frequent 911 callers at Gathering of Eagles
Every medic that worked with Brian Shepler, 44, has a story to tell about him as a leader, problem solver and mentor
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Most of the victims had been hurt by the car, two had been stabbed and one had a fractured skull
At least two people were being treated for stab wounds, four were injured by the car and two others were being treated for cuts.
David Ley was diving off the coast of Florida Thanksgiving morning when he fell ill.
The facility features a large bay area for all vehicles and equipment as well as a kitchen, office, storage and showers.
George D. “Skeeter” Craig operated ambulances for Ligonier Valley Ambulance for more than 24 years.
Fire chief: “It was something you shouldn’t ever see.”
A tweet from the police department Wednesday evening said the agency had received confirmation of the death.
The cookie cache was being brought to them by Bunny Brooks, a member of an organization that supports firefighter, paramedic and police families.
Police said Johnthony Walker was driving well over the posted 30 mph limit when he lost control of the bus carrying 37 children on their way home.
The man was taken by a private ambulance service to a hospital for burns on his leg and hands.
Four people went to the hospital after experiencing dizziness and other symptoms.
The man, who was taken to a hospital, suffered from burns as a result of an electric shock
Officials said the envelope contained shrapnel and caused “substantial damage” to appliances in the kitchen.
Firefighters evacuated the classroom Tuesday morning while a hazardous materials team inspected it.
The creation of FirstNet was spurred by the need for better communication amongst firefighters, EMS and police during disasters
Several blocks around the plant have been evacuated and the town’s schools are closed for the day
Officials said all four likely died of smoke inhalation; the girls ranged in rage from preschool to the sixth grade
The condition of the student taken to the hospital was not immediately known
Twenty-three children were transported to the hospital after the school bus turned on its side and wrapped around a tree. (AP Photo)
Mike Bramhall, 23, found out he needed a double lung transplant in March, and underwent the surgery in August
HBO documentary film about Boston Marathon bombing earns respect of emergency responders and survivors
With a rescue task force, the idea is to get fire and EMS into scenes with law enforcement during what is considered a warm zone
Rescue workers, soldiers and members of India’'s disaster management force pulled out people trapped inside the twisted metal and overturned coaches
Official: “We conduct these types of trainings so we can be proficient in a real-life disaster response”
The high school principal was coaching son’s baseball game when an SUV crash through a chain-link fence and onto the field
The charity will raise money to buy safety equipment for first responders and help support their families when they’re injured or killed
Boulder is becoming a resilient city through a sustainable energy P3 that will make critical facilities operational during extended power loss
The Fort Wayne fire department and city have agreed to staff a paramedic or AEMT on each fire engine
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