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.
Timeline of DCFEMS response to stranded subway riders leads to more questions than answers
Praise for Chicago medics taking action to secure an EMS system that best serves the community
A flag flown over the U.S. Capitol will be provided to families of EMS personnel and first responders who die in the line of duty
The social media dance craze is said to have been sparked by two University of Maryland basketball players
Michael Harcharik stole the card and went on a shopping spree, using it for at least 49 transactions
During April, there were a combined 714 incidents of delays in handing over patients to staff
Robert Kiely took on the position for only a dollar a year in 1982 and wrote a 360-page protocol handbook for the department
A lactate meter will tell when firefighters are at the point of exhaustion or extreme dehydration
A fire department spokesman said paramedics aren’t sent into areas where they need it; union officials say that is not true
Sam Young approached police officers and firefighters on multiple occasions and asked for money, sometimes as much as $1,000
Michael Adamovich, 38, had no health problems known to the fire department; crews responded to a call for breathing problems at his home
Overexertion is a major issue for EMTs – refer to this infographic to identify these serious warning signs.
The sense of camaraderie has been overwhelming as people continue to evacuate from Fort McMurray
Anthony Ramos was found with bloodshot, glassy eyes and had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath
The county has only one paramedic that is responsible for covering 4,000 miles
The paramedics have received national attention and have been contacted by numerous agencies requesting interviews
Firefighter-paramedic Jordan Pieniazek was fatally struck while on his motorcycle heading to work
A new section, response to incidents involving violence, has been added to the tool kit
Chett Lyncker, 34, was found dead in his home by police officers investigating a possible domestic violence situation
With rain on the horizon, they decided to fix the roof completely with help from the man’s neighbors
More funding is needed in the county’s capital budget to replace gear and renovate fire stations
This year’s poster features an EMT and paramedic who are recipients of medals honoring their heroic, quick-thinking, life-saving actions
The Oakland Raiders accidentally Tweeted the firefighter during the NFL draft
Reinstating the Illinois Public Duty law may be warranted, but not because of the case that led to it being abolished by the state Supreme Court
Chief John Dunham said crews called “two or three times” for an ambulance at the scene of a house fire, but it took 20 minutes for one to arrive
Whenever people see a police officer, firefighter or EMT, they can let them know they’re appreciated
One man threw bricks at responders and another threatened to kill them; the fire captain received minor injuries and an AMR ambulance was damaged
Understanding how carbon monoxide attacks the body is the first step in protecting against it
Eric Hudson was made an honorary paramedic after sending a department a “thank you” letter for trying to save his dying father
Fairfax Underground curator Carey Weidemann said he thought Chief Bowers’ statements were a “deflection of blame”
Officer Nick Allender’s colleague initiated the stop; Sarah Stewart thought she was just being pulled over
The “public duty rule” provides responders broad immunity from lawsuits stemming from their on-the-job actions
