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
Medical calls account for more than half of all calls; number of medical calls increased 17 percent from 2006 to 2011
Experimental plane crashed in flames through roof
1 EMT tried to reach in through crack in window to grab steering wheel as another tried to open car doors
Meeting told city needed to pull in revenue for its emergency services
Odor caused evacuation of 15 TSA employees from room after someone opened bag
Hundreds of taxis to be fitted with GPS, an AED and specialized emergency lighting
Accident involved 6 cars, injured 6 people, occurred directly in front of fire station
The hiring was done amid controversy over scene leadership and salary costs
Worker was in traumatic arrest, apparently as a result of being crushed by debris; 2 others injured
Department stopped releasing some info. about incidents such as fires or accidents, including types of injuries or basic victim info
Chief Donald Hindman Jr. had a blood alcohol content of .253, more than triple the legal limit
Employees reported sudden onset of symptoms, including skin irritation, respiratory distress, nausea and eye irritation
Part of a plan to save money, ensure availability for high-priority calls
During scrutiny over emergency response times, ambulance will serve neighborhood seeing some of longer wait times for medical attention
Drivers still would be allowed to use voice-activated or hands-free devices without penalty; emergency personnel would be exempt
Rescuers had to bring injured worker up narrow staircase described as ‘covered in greasy product residue’
1 of 2 workers who witnessed crash rushed to scene, but intense fire prevented any rescue
Bradley Colas is now charged with attempted murder, firearms count
Firefighters responded to nearly 7,000 calls last year, two-thirds of which were for medical reasons
Department statisticians have been calculating responses using 6-minute formula, even though federal guidelines use 5-minute standard
Mississippi RiverKings’ center Chevan Wilson is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician and firefighter
Medication Bradley Colas took to treat a respiratory infection made him “hear voices”
Department had tried to sell the mountain of debt to collection agencies but found no takers
2-year-old population explosion not letting up, challenging responders in ways they never dreamed possible
I think the days of traditional relationships between public and private entities are also coming to a close
Chief Kenneth Ellerbe confirmed to head department without requesting personnel file from former employer in Sarasota County
Man said he believed troopers were impersonating police officers
Residents could avoid the fee by opting to pay a $48 annual “subscription” charge
Troopers arrested and charged a man who survived a car crash only to stab two volunteer firefighters who were trying to treat him
Psychiatric patient became upset with medic, referred to him with slur