Fire-EMS
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In a new book by Linda Willing, women firefighters tell their stories
“Right time in the right place, and Jacob gets to play with his kids again”
You’d better get out your handkerchief: an old EMS tradition is fading fast
Investigators believe the victim was trying to break up an argument between his friend and his girlfriend
A motive for the attack was not clear but security guards and other hospital personnel were able to subdue him until police arrived
No serious injuries were reported as a result of the crash
Responders broke a window to get her out after she was left inside while the owner of the car left to get a spare set of keys
Without medical supplies, she used her body to control the bleeding of a fellow firefighter who’s arm was severed in a crash
The Gradby Fire Department has been designated as the primary responder for medical emergencies, but South Hadley Fire District 2 continues to respond to calls without coordinating, officials say
Two firefighters in the bucket are at a hospital burn unit; one is in critical condition and the other is in fair condition
Fire Chief Willie McDonald said the department will respond to more serious emergency calls while AMR responds to less serious calls
The township ended 60-year-old contracts with two local fire companies and switched to the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems for emergency medical services
Responders rescued at least six motorists in separate incidents; sporadic storms are expected to continue for the next few days
The teen was pale and shaken but could walk and talk; he was taken to a hospital with minor injuries
The firefighter was placed on leave during an investigation; the paramedic said he drove her home after a concert and she woke to him performing a sex act on her
A man bleeding from a self-inflicted gunshot wound was left behind after responders said his injuries were “not compatible with life”
He praised fire and EMS workers for pulling many stranded motorists to safety after the city was overwhelmed by the most rain it’s seen in one day in 89 years
Fire Chief Rick White put all three firefighters who responded, as well as an EMT, a medic and an EMS district chief on administrative leave
The lawsuit says rescuers were reckless and poorly trained
His mother was present at the time and helped record the video; the teen suffered minor burns to his chest and neck
The city is considering bringing the service in-house, which may impact its relationship with the county
It took five hours for the 24 people to be rescued from the Joker’s Jinx at Six Flags in Md.
Authorities say it appears they were in the middle of a rappelling or rock climbing maneuver when the accident occurred
The injured were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; officials said the firefighters all seem to be OK
The road where the crash occurred had a massive landslide earlier in the week
Two men face four counts of second-degree murder and conspiracy, as well as kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault and sexual assault
The 23-year-old woman struck a paramedic with an ambulance door while he was attempting to render aid
A witness said a boy was using a metal ladder to climb out of the water when he was shocked
EMS, fire and police presented empergency response plans to handle the thousands of visitors expected to attend events at the facility
The vehicle is owned by Thomas Bruce, who owes $1.3 million in federal income taxes, penalties and interest for unpaid taxes
