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.
The right messaging and training can give community members the confidence to step up during emergencies
Lillian Bonsignore draws on her 30-plus-year EMS career to spotlight the financial realities facing first responders
EMS providers are more susceptible to sleep disorders and their inherent dangers and health implications
Couple worked in Largo at ambulance service AMR Sunstar
It’s a costly endeavor to maintain ALS licensure for both providers and departments
Under ‘The Concept’ program, EMS service would only serve less-affluent parts of county; medical director says too many paramedics is counterproductive to public safety
All businesses would be required to post signs in English, helping paramedics know type of facility they’re entering
Police chief: ‘After what we saw out there, that kitten was like a symbol of hope’
Immersive Video Imaging Network shows inside of 10 most critical buildings in county
Response time for basic life support calls have increased 1 minute 18 seconds on average
Assistant chief: Problem is mainly affecting transmissions of certain individuals in fire, rescue crews
Publication by USFA, OHA covers topics ranging from occupational health and safety to liability issues
Girl was talking on her mobile phone, did not notice ‘caution’ sign placed close to susceptible area
Company also rolled out heat-stress alarm to be worn on firefighter’s head
Police say about eight people were hospitalized
Rescue workers had to sedate victim because he was in so much pain during rescue effort
Patrol constable was recuperating Monday after undergoing emergency surgery
Building named after Freedom House in Pittsburgh, ‘program to train unemployed and underemployed black men and women as medical technicians’
Woman died clutching phone; firefighters found bucket of water nearby
Lt. G. Marshall Sanford was former fire chief, 50-year veteran of fire service who came from family tradition of firefighting
Emergency plans required by government often lack specific steps such as coordinating with local authorities, notifying relatives
Virginia Beach Chief Mike Barakey rushed to scene of Navy jet crash
100-pound mutt was trapped in culvert next to drainage ditch
Data from past 10 years shows Thursday means more calls for Naples firefighters and medics
Firefighters trained in special technical rescues lowered ropes into chimney, instructed boy to slide his hands through loops of the ropes
Career firefighter and paramedic with Ohio department is also part-time captain, assistant training officer
Driver of tractor trailer and firefighter were also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Evaluation of ‘various options’ for the provision of EMS transport in proposal angered city’s firefighters union
Peter Carbonneau, 27-year veteran of Van Buren Ambulance, had also given 24 years to volunteering with Van Buren Fire Department
Bill would expand protections against being fired from day jobs if firefighters miss work or are late because of emergency call
State fire marshal set up online courses at Ohio Fire Academy that anyone can take for $20 per year
Several people were treated for smoke inhalation
Department has lost $90 million to budget cuts over past 3 years
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