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.
EMSA medics worked for 20 minutes to revive a colleague having a heart attack stemming from a massive coronary artery blockage
Experienced providers should re-evaluate priorities before riding a bad idea into the ground
The R12 tablet debuted a new platform and ergonomic design that can transition from the field to the squad to the station with ease
All proceeds from calendar sales go to the FDNY Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes fire safety education in the city
Firefighter-medic Judy Rottinghaus donated a kidney in 2010; crews are challenging each of the state’s 99 counties to register 100 people in 100 days
The gear will also be optional for EMTs and paramedics on more routine medical calls, which make up the vast majority
The city wants firefighters to maintain their license throughout their career; the union is advocating for it to be required only a portion of that time
The driver, who has a history of seizures, apparently lost control of his vehicle because of a medical problem
Rescue operations were repeatedly disrupted by aftershocks; footage showed fires breaking out after the earthquake
The rationale for firefighters being equipped with the medication was a spike in overdose drug deaths
The ambulance burst into flames while transporting a patient; no one was reported injured
One worker died at the scene and another at a hospital; a third man was treated at a hospital
EMS personnel and firefighters are attacked with increasing frequency, follow these steps to shift the survival odds in your favor
The medic, who has an extensive jail record history, stole the man’s debit card when he was dispatched to his home
Two EMS providers were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries
The bill will give 100 percent of the monthly salary earned by deceased first responders to spouses for their lifetime
Firefighters rescued the pilot and a passenger from the burning plane; the pilot is in serious condition and the passenger is expected to be OK
Police hunt for suspects and those responsible for the illegal fireworks display
The area had periodic rains, but it wasn’t clear if a slick road was a factor in the car losing control
The heart patient went into cardiac arrest and died; officials said the patient didn’t die as a result of the crash
The two 16-year-old boys were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, the other with moderate injuries
The 81-year-old man’s legs gave out and tumbled to the ground; crews noticed his lawn wasn’t done and finished the job
The two EMS providers were taken to a hospital and later released
Officials recommended adding a ninth ambulance to operate during peak hours; they’re also in need of more volunteers
Will Smith reflects on his prehospital background, emergency medicine career and the future of EMS after receiving the John P. Pryor Street Medicine Society Award
No one was seriously injured, but paramedics monitored gas levels in the workers’ blood
The city approved contracts for two private ambulance companies to help provide services during the RNC
Two EMS providers suffered minor injuries and a third suffered serious injuries
An ATV rider opened the door to an ambulance and accused the EMS providers of cutting them off; crews were transporting a child to the NICU with lights and sirens on
The exact number of injured students was not immediately released