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
Lawyers claim some were sick before the attacks
8 more driven to the hospital; driver accidentally hit the accelerator as it was being taken on stage
Drowned 4-year-old daughter, attempted to drown 2-year-old son
Could shut down March 15, which is close to flood
Doctors want ambulances equipped with chilled saline and ice packs
Ambulance company merges with firefighters; paramedics to be held to firefighter standards
City close to passing controversial policy
Paramedic and firefighter collapsed and had to be rescued
2 sent by ground, 2 by air but injuries do not appear to be life-threatening
Tyler Swass, off from school, saves mother who was having a seizure
Victim described as one of ‘most dedicated and selfless individuals’
Others concerned aboout eliminating need for city’s two independent ambulance services
Fire, EMS personnel legally allowed to shape government decisions
Police chief: Responder acted in ‘unofficial capacity;' charges may be filed pending outcome of investigation
Fire chief defends position on uniform policy
Responders were coincidentally conducting ice rescue exercise 300 feet away
26-year-old man erroneously classified as “Priority 4" by responders
EMS Command responded to call for a sick female, saved family
Fire and Emergency Medical Services projects $17.1 million shortfall in fiscal 2010
Urban waterways treacherous for drivers, pedestrians
EMTs called dispatch at request of restaurant worker
Responders face possibility of layoffs if no agreement reached
Fire officials attribute problem to way dispatchers handle calls
Authorities say dog was also aggressive to firefighters
Witness: ‘I saw parts from cars flying everywhere’
Authorities rush to set up paramedic trainee class
FDNY’s ‘CPR to Go’ offers free CPR classes at gym locations
Paramedics no longer taking county calls