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.
Firefighter Patrick Cullum discusses the pain and lessons from an incident that killed Chief Kenneth Lehr and his desire to honor his mentor and friend
Today’s 911 call centers are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with police and fire dispatchers and 911 call takers.
Time allocation for EMS training is illogical and will increasingly be used to support accusations of negligence and liability
It took 18 minutes for any ambulances to arrive to the scene; it took a paramedic 13 minutes
One main goal of the exercise is to test how well they will work together to minimize loss of life and damages when a mega-quake unleashes a tsunami
After years of running fire-based ALS, the city laid off dozens of firefighters and got out of the ambulance business in 2014
Michael Morse filed a petition for the pension in 2012, but was denied by the board
Dallas’ program came under fire for not making money, and that’s OK; here are 5 steps to a successful community paramedicine program
A growing population with more chronically ill patients and budget pressures demands all EMS agencies work diligently to provide appropriate services to their community
Jeff Beckner was found dead Friday morning after dispatch received a call of a man lying face down in a creek
The pilot rehab program would reduce repetitive emergency calls and increase first responder availability
The medic said he woke to a loud boom from the garage and found the area on fire
Released footage shows officers tasing an EMT who was accused of fighting
The county is reducing responses to save money and free firefighters for more urgent calls
Four of the 16 derailed tank cars burned until firefighters brought the fire under control; hazmat crews are trying to contain the spilled oil and runoff
The fire chief said it would not tread on agreement with ambulance company, AMT
The updated alarms yield lower heart rates and can prevent cardiac arrest in firefighters
The city proposed training medics for single duty and reducing the number of firefighters on engines
Guy Morgan was placed on administrative leave after posting lewd and offensive comments on Facebook
New starting pay rates of $15.50 and $16.80 an hour will make the jobs more attractive to applicants
The bill will reduce the cost of administering epinephrine for anaphylaxis to less than $50 per dose
The man drove up to the station and honked his horn before going into cardiac arrest
One of two women died when a vehicle veered off a cliff, and another woman fell off a cliff Tuesday
The new equipment includes “fly cars,” ambulance charging stations and rescue boats
An off-duty firefighter has been credited with keeping the child alive and getting quick medical help to the others
The woman was treated by volunteer firefighters and then ambulance workers, but died after severe anaphylactic shock
Prosecutors can now seek stronger penalties when first responders are intentionally targeted because of their professions
The sensitivity training followed one firefighter’s post that went viral saying drug addicts shouldn’t be given Narcan
Two police officers who tried to rescue the tourists were among those inside; the group waded out in neck-deep water
The department asked officials to find $160,000 to hire paid paramedics to ensure residents have proper emergency care
The photo was posted to the department’s Facebook page after being sent via a dating site
Coworkers — men and women — bullied and tormented a young paramedic during a difficult period of her life instead of training, mentoring and supporting her
Lawmakers in five other states have recently tried to pass similar so-called Blue Lives Matter bills
