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.
Contra Costa Fire Protection District chose to partner with AMR for EMS services over investing in EMS ownership
EMS actions at an active shooter incident are likely improving as mass shootings become familiar, regular and routine
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In addition to the ABCDs, fire apparatus need to carry Class K extinguishers for residential and commercial response
A 56-year-old man was also hurt with non life-threatening injuries
Anyone with an emergency is being asked to contact their local fire station directly for help
A paramedic and an outreach worker from the Santa Fe Prevention Alliance go to the homes of overdose victims to provide the training and Narcan kits
Officials said hiring paramedics would be more cost-effective
Fire Chief Larry Rooney said the changes limited the department’s response to medical calls
A bystander pulled a motorcyclist away from the burning motorcycle; the paramedics and nurses assisted the victim until responders arrived
There was no immediate word on how or why the pepper spray was used on the school bus
The decision is the result of a union grievance filed over the removal of a city-run ambulance service in September 2014
Jermaine Frye, 31, went into cardiac arrest on Oct. 29 after being released from the hospital
A dozen female paramedics allege the department devised two new physical agility tests that are biased against women
The cause of the leak still has not been determined; two wildfires caused by the explosion burned 31 acres of land
Lt. Leon Michel was celebrating with colleagues at the bar after passing a department exam
Jermaine Frye, 31, had been hospitalized after a recent on-duty injury; he later went into cardiac arrest at his home
One piece of the disk was found in a UPS warehouse 2,920 feet south of the plane and another piece was found about 0.3 miles north of the plane on airport property
The agency reached an agreement a year ago with the Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department to place an ambulance and crew at the fire hall
One passenger said the plane was speeding down the runway when she heard an explosion and saw flames and black smoke
Two other shooting victims who went to the fire station were hospitalized
The current policy limits fire departments from responding to medical calls
Paramedics treated the girl and took her to a hospital; her recovery will be painful
Five passengers were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and three were taken to a hospital
When researchers studied severely obese firefighters and its effect on their health and safety, the results were alarming
Successful substance abuse treatment requires evidence-based practices, individualized care and program components tailored to unique needs of EMTs and paramedics
Officials said the county is growing and having one person supervise both departments is going to be a bigger challenge
The judge set a $20,000 cash-only bond
It was not known if alcohol, drugs or fatigue played a role in the crash
Ambulance crews treated 26 patients after they reported breathing difficulties; two others were hospitalized
The family stopped by the fire station to thank the crew for their efforts
