Fire-EMS
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A nearby extinguisher was used to put out the fire and no one was hurt
SOLOMON Android app helps pinpoint snipers, other threats
When disaster strikes, we rescue as many as possible while dealing with the calamity itself
Chief Gregory Dean led the Seattle Fire Department for a decade; he was known for improving cardiac care performance
The volunteer firefighter and EMT is accused of using a 9-year-old child to produce pornography
Mo. paramedics heard a shot after moving bystanders to safety; police later discovered the driver involved in a crash died by suicide
Return to 10-codes pushed by police chiefs; adopted unanimously by board of emergency response agency reps
It will end Danbury’s distinction as one of the few places left in the country where police and firefighters still dispatch 911 calls
The newborn incubator could be showing up hospitals, fire stations, churches and selected nonprofits under legislation that would give mothers in crisis a way to safely and anonymously surrender their children
Fire chief said there were as many as 300 kids set to be at the rink two hours later
New rules would require oil trains to use stronger tank cars and make other safety improvements
He was arrested and charged with elderly abuse after police reviewed surveillance footage of the incident
The driver suffered minor injuries in the accident; no one inside the fire station was hurt
The woman was seriously injured and taken to a hospital, where methamphetamine was found in her possession
The milestone came after careful evaluation of the impact first-response efforts had on the outcome of the patient, and was marked by a special recognition
The chief’s condition is unknown; it is unclear if the fire vehicle was responding to an emergency
A Manhattan building that was being demolished partially collapsed, and at least one person was taken to a local hospital in serious condition
He is concerned about his exposure during training and that the material made its way into the base’s drinking-water supply
Details about the operator’s departure, his name or rank were not released
They used a newly acquired drone to record the simulated rescue of victim with a broken pelvis trapped 20 feet down a water well
A woman was permanently disabled in a collision with an ambulance, and at issue is whether EMTs providing fire protection should be protected from liability
Her mental instability was well-known, and fire officials are accused of bouncing her around to various firehouses instead of getting her help
One of the injured is in extremely critical condition and was given CPR at the scene
Some hope the scandal will spur changes aimed at squashing the sexism that keeps many women feeling unwelcome
An audit revealed cheating extended to the department’s hiring process and promotional exams
How to ensure end-to-end communication for public safety officers
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
The railroad agency will examine all elements, including weather, the track and the operation of the train
A rapid rise in heroin overdoses has caused higher demand for the drug
The chief, who is also the soccer coach, started CPR and revived the boy; he was taken to the hospital and will be OK
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