Fire-EMS
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Our co-hosts recount the EMS stories that generated the most debate on the podcast during the year; do you agree with their conclusions?
“No matter what happens I will have your back and this patient is going to be OK”
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
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Renner’s snowmobile rolled over, breaking 30 bones, leaving him in critical condition
Paramedics Julie Purick and Davin Eshelman were exposed to respiratory injuries that were “secondary to the inhalation of hot smoke and gas,” the union said
The 75-year-old Dalton man set himself on fire while using a lighter to open a bag of potato chips
Kingston officials decided not to use Empress EMS, claiming the contract would cost taxpayers over $500,000-$1,000,000 a year
Portland firefighters faced a 20-minute ambulance delay while treating a patient experiencing chest pains
Several patients were transported to hospitals after the two front cars of the train derailed outside of Orinda
Roseboro Rescue and EMS shifted operations after a fire destroyed a rig and damaged their station
First responders from several agencies worked to save a man trapped by rocks along a San Diego beach
Highlands County Fire-Rescue units were initially sent to a report of people burning debris on the side of a road
Cheshire EMS will provide backup service to towns served by the Keene Fire Department
Voters in Portage could agree to a tax increase and have the fire department run EMS or pay $700K a year for the current service
“Because of these first responders’ quick team efforts, the patient was revived — and after hospitalization, fully recovered,” Police Chief David said
“Because of their training, these public servants, these people, were all able to come together and coordinate their efforts to work as a team and save these boys,” the DA said
Clarksville received a $495,000 grant from the state, which will support the program for three years
A Philadelphia firefighter and two police officers were among seven people who were injured in the fire
In February, Westmoreland chose to sign a one-year deal with Cheshire EMS, replacing the Keene Fire Department as the town’s main ambulance service
Thompson Valley EMS started with just a dozen employees and grew to now more than 80 with a fleet of 12 ambulances across six stations
Gov. Inslee’s administration is also looking at state regulations to allow paramedics to administer initial opioid disorder treatment doses to overdose victims
The Howard County ambulance was parked with its rear yellow warning lights activated when the car struck the back
Everyone must be comfortable speaking up, no matter their rank or years on the job
The Prince George’s County Fire Department firefighters were transported with minor injuries after the single-vehicle incident
East Haddam EMTs and firefighters treated the kitten, dubbed Soot, with pet CPR and oxygen
Wheeled Coach is a manufacturer of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances
300 Butte College students participated in two days of fire and EMS scenarios
300 Butte College students participated in two days of fire and EMS scenarios
The fire department is investigating to see if the crew of Engine 1 violated policy by not responding to a crash two blocks away
A witness described the scene in Hillsboro as “a real war zone”
Kern County Medic Squad 63 had ROSC with a cardiac arrest patient prior to transport
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