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 National EMS Advisory Council offers updates on EMS issues from roadway safety to ET3 and COVID response
The public shouldn’t have to roll the dice about their emergency services, wondering who’s going to show up
Our Inside EMS co-hosts welcome Lt. Ken Howell and Firefighter Mackenzie Gross to share about the Lexington Fire Department’s CP program
Doorbell camera shows the moments after an explosion in St. Charles burned 3 adults, 2 children
As donated vehicles are destroyed by hostile action – more ambulances, fire trucks and SUVs are needed
2 people and a dog were rescued after an explosion sent them into the water at Gloucester Harbor
The Ventura County Fire Department is adding four ambulances for use when AMR response time is at least 10 minutes
Researchers said once the AI model was familiar with firefighter-specific medical data, it was able to identify 6,000 abnormal ECG samples with 97% accuracy
Five takeaways for mass gathering planning from a carnival ride malfunction in Wisconsin
Springfield is building 4 new firehouses as EMS calls dramatically rise
Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Counties is working with firefighters, police officers to get ahead of crises and reduce suicides
Planned Senate hearing, bills find new interest as smoke from Canadian fires reaches D.C.
It took police, firefighters and EMS working together to get this patient to the ambulance
‘They’re not ready for prime time': San Francisco fire chief says robotaxis interfere with responses
Robotaxis have run through emergency tape, blocked firehouses and proved almost impossible to move out of the way
Creating a mindset to achieve diverse, equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell announces plans to rename the USFA to the U.S. Fire and EMS Administration
Jennifer Eversole posted on TikTok her mistaking a bottle of super-strength nail glue for eye drops
Santa Barbara County supervisors will allow competitive bidding for 3 county-wide, non-exclusive contracts
Columbus officials recognize the importance of EMS outside the city as well as the cost to city taxpayers
Officials extended “Code Red” air quality alerts for a third straight day
A new program putting paramedics in outlying firehouses shows value in ALS treatment for a burn patient
Fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo’s brother, EMT Joel Rosado, was amongst those honored with an award in her name
Over 400 wildfires in Canada have affected air quality in several states
Union says the department only functions because personnel work additional 24-hour shifts each month
Clark County officials say AMR and MedicWest have failed in the first quarter of 2023 despite having a reduced response area
Waverly Fire Rescue signed a second EMS contract and is working on ALS accreditation to meet the increasing call volume
Sonoma County officials have ended AMR’s 30 years of service by awarding contract to fire district
The UPMC Williamsport paramedic was getting his dinner when he heard the crash next door
Days before starting firefighter training EMT Arnaldo Rodriguez was brought before Chief Michael Gala and ordered to stay home
Paramedics claim the city has reneged on its promise to count time served before becoming dual-role medics
Wichita FD divers were able to extricate the man, who was submerged for over an hour, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
“Every year, our run volume goes up and every year, our manpower goes down,” one medic said about the downward spiral
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