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.
Sandwich (MA) Fire Chief John Burke reflects on how properly disposing medical waste has helped safeguard his community against COVID-19, the opioid epidemic and in-house medical care
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
Data analysis pinpoints at-risk populations that can be targeted for community risk reduction strategies – if your agency has the bandwidth
By the end of May, every firefighter in Chattanooga will have completed online training about xylazine, a sedative veterinary drug, based on information from the DEA
Your agency should have a policy covering communication with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people; are you familiar with it?
“We are grateful for this continued partnership with the Manchester Fire Department,” Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Gillis said
“The outpouring was phenomenal,” Lake Norden Chief of Police Tony Aas said, describing offers for substitute vehicles
Syracuse EMS providers transported the injured crewmembers and evaluated a disoriented person
The state could add retirement benefits, eligibility for state employee health insurance, tax benefits and training incentives
Aiden Carter called 911 and stayed with the injured driver until first responders arrived
Newport News Fire Chief Jeffrey “Jeff” Johnson: “I’m going out on a high point with a great organization. So this will be my last position within the fire service”
The Baltimore City FD truck was stolen during a medical call
FDNY Battalion Chief Daniel Sheridan shares the unforgettable close calls that have given him pause
Captain Roy L. Sewell Jr., a former Cub Scout, is fondly remembered as a supporter of the local pack
One of the the suing parties’ claims is that an alderman who cast one of the “yes” votes should have abstained since his son works for the Lockport Fire Department
A 2021 disciplinary letter to Capt. Jeffrey Scott Klein states that the patient, who needed a glucose shot, was handcuffed and put in a prone position
The Birmingham Fire Rescue Service crewmember was hurt while rescuing a victim
The Aurora Fire Department is looking to add a fire station, an engine company, two medic units and 52 staff members by 2025
Troy Gudie was instrumental in establishing the first local high school fire and EMS academy
The Richland and Lexington departments’ pact is intended to reduce response times
“This has nothing to do with the monetary value of the lawsuit, but everything to do with accountability,” Nichols’ mother said
Charlotte-based Mecklenburg EMS’ high-acuity calls now have a time limit, and low-acuity calls are expected to take longer and will not include rig lights or sirens
FDIC presenters offer up tips on coordinating critical care team delivery, and adopting transformative actions once considered heresy
“I am not willing to give our health for him,” Sacramento Firefighter Timothy John Keyes wrote on Facebook, according to a disciplinary letter
The NREMT and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are investigating Muncie Fire Department staffers
A total of 18 EMS providers responded, and 25 Louisville Fire crewmembers assisted with treatment, triage and transport
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
The Rochester plan includes creating an EMS division and building a new station
Robert Gala was found guilty of multiple crimes committed during his public safety career; his father, Deputy Chief Michael Gala, described the son’s addiction
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue Chief Charles Moore was transported with chest injuries and abrasions
The newly formed EMS division of Meadville Central Fire Department will take over as the city’s designated primary EMS provider Wednesday morning
Chief Joshua Vance said Christopher Lee Linn showed up at scenes, then joined the Wharncliffe VFD on a provisional basis and was not to go on calls
The Deptford Fire Department was grateful for the efforts made by Gloucester County EMS and lnspira paramedics
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