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.
EMS will need to continue to focus on areas like this
I think the days of traditional relationships between public and private entities are also coming to a close
The definition of a concussion is controversial because of the implications for athletic activity, work and liability
Most of those hurt were kids who suffered acid burns after a routine experiment about tornadoes caused a flash fire
Despite vocal opposition at the meeting, the body voted unanimously to contract with a private ambulance firm
The incident was originally reported as a minor traffic crash before police determined there was a physical altercation
Shift lengths, staffing, and response problems at center of the dispute between labor and management
Touchstone spoke about EMS leadership issues, including the need for a professional standard, curriculum and credentialing for EMS officers
One central question is just how much risk responders should be expected to take on?
Attorney General Eric Holder plans to bring PSOB functions, including legal, under one roof, in an effort to ensure that fallen or injured officers and their families receive benefits in a timely manner
Originally announced in 2010, the merger will eventually lead to a single Division of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Service
A field training officer protects current workers by making sure new paramedic partners have the skills and knowledge to do the job safely and effectively
Todd Stout, founder and president of FirstWatch, discusses the amount of data available available to EMS leaders and how to best put it to use
Your answer to “What is the greatest EMS need?” depends on the vantage from which you view EMS
The 1,600 firefighters trained on its use during the summer and will begin carrying it when supplies are available
While texting and driving her car collided into the guardrail, sending a metal pole through her thigh and buttocks
People tried to dig her out but the sand kept collapsing; police and then medics performed CPR once she was pulled free
They spent a week in August taking the department’s boats to a river in Illinois to go over water rescue procedures
They were driving behind the bus when it crashed near O’Hare Airport; 4 were seriously injured
Despite wounds to her chest and thighs she banged on the station door for help before passing out; she later came to and called 911
Current technology and operational procedures must be enhanced in order to ensure messages are received and can be responded to
A private company will take over rescue calls as Lockport seeks to borrow $5 million to keep the city afloat
Applicants got advice on failing memory tests, feigning symptoms and described fears of planes and tall buildings to support PTSD claims
Driver fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor to the crash
He was transported to a hospital with at least part of the blade still embedded in his body
The fire district plans to raise taxes to increase EMS services after a 2013 reduction resulted in inadequate response times
Leatha Kaye Slauson, 30, is accused of giving her 5-year-old daughter cannabis oil as an effort to convince the community she had terminal cancer
Officials fear more explosions, perhaps from live ammunition rounds
System received over 35 calls for service over the next four hours, the equivalent of a normal 24 hour shift
Two major injuries have been reported, and hospitals have been very busy with moderate injuries
Ten people in the parade truck were hurt, including two children who sustained minor injuries; two adults have life-threatening injuries
