Fire-EMS
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Chatting along with patients and bystanders leads to some uncomfortable and memorable conversations
The International Association of Fire Chief’s annual Safety Week provides a perfect opportunity for EMS systems to look at their own safety protocols
Mike Herdman’s body was spotted by a helicopter search crew; officials say he may have tried to climb a cliff in the dark and fell
Rescue workers used gas cutters, iron rods and shovels to reach those trapped in the rubble
The firefighter, identified as Lt. Stu Tudor, had to be resuscitated, and was listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit
A woman shot in the chest and a man struck in the leg were taken to the hospital by ambulance; all of their injuries do not appear life-threatening
The stabbing victims were said to be in serious condition; one patient was airlifted after suffering a stab wound in the chest and abdomen
Horrified motorists, including a woman in a doctor’s coat and stethoscope, tried to help
Chris and Kelly also talk about the 911 dispatcher who has come under fire for her brusque replies to a woman who called to report a rape
Gregory Light was off duty at the time; he worked as a firefighter for 27 years and helped train EMTs and paramedics
The board made 27 recommendations to prevent future disasters; most of the fault lies with Asiana and its pilots
The monument was dedicated in remembrance of the first five EMS and fire professionals who died in the line of duty
The medics suffered serious injuries; the driver of the car that hit the ambulance was pronounced dead at the scene
Officials said the rescue effort for Mike Herdman will be scaled back after nine days of searching
He got trapped at an intake drain and was “hanging on for dear life” as his older sister held him until responders arrived
Firefighter Mike Herdman was last seen Friday while hiking with a friend when he went running after his dog and disappeared
Mike Herdman, 34, was hiking with a friend when he went running after his dog and disappeared
A 75-year-old man died while waiting to be airlifted to a trauma center after an explosion at the fireworks plant
They were taking part in a forced-entry at an abandoned house when a ball of fire sent hot gas into their faces; two police officers were also hurt
The aircraft was trying to depart when it veered from the runway and caught fire
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An officer was getting gas when an elderly man’s car slammed into another vehicle and a pump, causing a massive fire
Emergency crews and residents spent the evening sifting through demolished homes and businesses
The children were hospitalized and are in stable condition; they were injured while participating in a Civil War re-enactment
A nearby marketplace called 911 as a crowd gathered; medics took her to a hospital for evaluation after a technical rescue team helped her down
Authorities have not determined the cause of the fire but say it doesn’t appear to be suspicious
The ranger and suspect were flown to a hospital for treatment; the CHP officer suffered minor injuries
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