Fire-EMS
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The growing number of limited English speakers raises the urgency for managers and chiefs to have a solid plan for communicating with them in times of need
A recent Illinois court ruling claims responders will no longer have immunity from lawsuits brought by individuals who accuse them of not providing the proper level of response
Despite their vital role, the fire and EMS services are being left out of the national conversation about terrorism response; that needs to change
The Fort Wayne fire department and city have agreed to staff a paramedic or AEMT on each fire engine
With Thanksgiving around the corner, firefighters and paramedics took to the spirit of giving
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The bus driver, an aide and a student were all on board the 16-passenger school bus at the time of the collision
The woman, identified as Janis Cathcart, was taken to a hospital in stable condition
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed while responding to a medical call in January
Vaishali Konowitz was born in 2007 at her family’s home, where firefighter-paramedic Christopher Bak helped deliver her
Officials said fatigue may have played a factor in the crash
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Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station
Donald Scott refused to put his gun down when paramedics arrived at the crash scene
The pair had fallen into a deep canyon and rescue crews were unable to reach them
Responders exhibited courage and tenacity in their work by pulling people from burning cars and diving into canals to save a crash victim
Officials used a $150,000 grant to purchase 152 ballistic vests for first responders
Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said some people were walking around like zombies and others were found lying in the streets
The student suffered a leg burn and was taken to a hospital for treatment
Fire and EMS providers have many questions heading into Jan. 20, but one big question can very well dictate how the others play out
One county received over 2,500 calls in a three-day period during and after the hurricane
Firefighter James Brugger and his wife were waiting to board a flight when they saw an unconscious man lying on the ground
The department wants to buy a third power cot and loader and a chest compressor for the city’s third ambulance
Officials believe a passing truck on the highway could have been leaking odorant that spread with the wind
The girls, ages 11 and 8, used the funds to give “a hug and a mug” to firefighters, EMS and police
With more questions than answers surrounding a Trump presidency, these seven items are likely to be front of mind for EMS providers
The London Ambulance Service described many of those hurt as “walking wounded,” but said others suffered serious injuries
The fire chief said the new additions will not only help save lives, but honor the military while doing so
A GoFundMe campaign for Jermaine Frye and his family has raised over $20,000
An Air Force veteran took a screenshot of the photo and comment and reported it to the department
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