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 never thought they would be treating a victim from a life-threatening exposure to a chemical weapon from World War I
Classical bleeding control sometimes doesn’t completely work, and in these cases a tourniquet may be just what you need
Tourniquets can be an important part of EMS on the fireground if you know when to use them, which types to use, and how to remove them
Rescuers pulled out 26 people; five were confirmed dead at the scene; eight others were seriously injured and six of them later died in the hospital
A man, 13-year old girl and a worker at a nearby business were killed; four other people were injured and taken to hospitals
The motorcyclists struck a vehicle that had been pushed into their lane; the injured rider is in the hospital with an unknown condition
Four people suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized; 15 others were treated at the scene
At least 400 cases of the respiratory illness have been reported, and more than 100 people have died since MERS first surfaced two years ago
Her daughter was born blue and the delivering EMTs got her breathing
Several fire service leaders brought home awards for their commitment to the industry at the annual CFSI dinner
The department is mourning the loss of Denise Waterman, an engineer and paramedic for 16 years
One firefighter spent a week on a cruise of the Mexican Riviera, submitting $1,322 in travel and training expenses to the city for reimbursement
They were engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, and investigators believe the fire was sparked by an electrical issue
They’ll be displayed on more than 300 kiosks across the city to raise awareness about the work of EMTs and paramedics
Three inmates are unaccounted for; some reported smelling gas before the blast
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson bring expert perspective to hot topics, clinical issues, operational and leadership lessons to EMS personnel and leaders to be safe and successful
The transition was marked by gathering 200 firefighters, National Guard members, first responders and volunteers for a ceremony punctuated by a lone bagpiper who played “Amazing Grace”
Two men were critically burned and nine others were hurt in a blast at a metal polishing shop
They organized a bone marrow drive after EMT and volunteer firefighter Will Frawley, 28, was diagnosed with a type of cancer
Since the city fire department took over patient transports on March 3, American Medical Response has had 199 delayed calls, and 13 were between 20 and 30 minutes
Rescuers linked hands and waded through an area where wood frame homes had been heavily damaged
Firefighter Dennis Walling was set to fly back to the U.S. after a job interview when drug dogs targeted his suitcase; he says the suitcase was given to him by the airline
Many criminal charges involving embezzlement of volunteer fire and EMS department funds could be prevented with basic financial controls
Witness: ‘It looked like the guy put his foot on the gas pedal instead of the brake’
Two dispatchers were not in their assigned positions, and a supervisor failed to ensure coverage; two children died as ambulances took 21 minutes to get to the scene
Battalion Chief Mark Johnson’s footage showed a teen being run over by a fire truck
Response times are growing, and the system is starting to crumble, the battalion chief told the city council
A single department would reduce costs and develop a streamlined approach to fire suppression, paramedic and disaster preparedness in both communities, officials say
He has Alport Syndrome; departments have come together to organize bake sales, a bracelet fundraiser and a gospel singing benefit to help one of their own
All FDNY EMTS, 205 fire companies and police officers will now be carrying the drug to treat heroin overdoses
The most seriously hurt was the driver, who had to be cut from the bus and pulled through the windshield before he was taken to a hospital
