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The abrupt change in service has led to instability and uncertainty; if the system fails, so will the community’s trust
With a growing number of responders carrying the heroin overdose antidote, Iron Duck created a kit to transport the drug
Apparently a misunderstanding between the dispatcher and the caller led to the call being categorized as not urgent
The handwritten note warns that EMS, fire, and police are a target and all employees should be given bullet proof vests
The firefighters quickly assessed the woman’s wound and provided treatment; she was rushed to a local hospital and received several doses of anti-venom
He said the bright side of the viral news is it shows the public the compassion of first responders as they do their jobs even in serious situations
For some agencies, smaller is better when it comes to ambulances
“Everyone kept their cool. I think that’s what really kept us together.”
Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash that killed firefighter-EMT Kevin McMaken
Kevin Dowell wrote a $2,400 check to the fire department to spend on equipment and training
Edna Mitchell covers some 400 square miles of coastal Maine, handling more than 100 calls a year
Grant Taylor is accused of intentionally striking FF/EMT Dennis Rodeman while he was in a street collecting donations for charity
The man was spotted at crash and fire scenes but the local ambulance and fire companies say he’s not with them
Police, fire and EMS responders followed their local protocol to wait for the water rescue team to make entry and extricate the man in distress
Two paramedics arrived before the volunteer fire department and ran into the burning home when they heard cries for help
The man had been diagnosed with psychosis, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses
Providing rehab is an important fireground assignment for EMS providers; here’s some examples of good and bad rehab
The patient acted suspiciously while being assisted for respiratory issues
Firefighter Stuart Hardy, 31, was taken to a hospital in critical but stable condition; he is married with three young daughters
Jerry Jackson Jr., 49, died at the scene from injuries sustained in the four-vehicle wreck
The rescue was so unbelievable that some guests thought the family of first responders had planned it
The man grabbed the firefighter by the arm and collar, shoved him against a fire truck and threatened to kill him
Crews have changed into more casual uniforms and some have stopped wearing their badges until further notice in light of recent threats against law enforcement
The 22-year-old man was arrested after a police chase and charged with murder
For the second time in one week a DC Fire and EMS ambulance was not immediately available for an infant emergency call
Before DC Fire and EMS accuses the public of 911 abuse, the system needs to be staffed, monitored and performing effectively
North Collier Fire District medics could practice ALS only in one of the two districts they covered
Their rig broke down en route to a medical call; while waiting for a tow truck, they got a call for a cardiac arrest and ran a quarter of a mile to save a man’s life
