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.
Five factors help explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move
The “Unmasking Our Heroes” exhibit and video share the stress and community support FDNY EMS personnel experienced in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
Central Kitsap Chief Jay Christian: “The charge nurse said twice, ‘we’re drowning,’ ... they only had five nurses on duty and 45 patients in their waiting room”
Grady EMS is offering wage increases and bonuses for providers, and officials are also working with area fire chiefs on possible solutions
Officials declared a mass casualty incident, bringing every ambulance in Allentown and more from surrounding municipalities
“We have firefighters that are working 96-hour shifts,” said Isaac McLennan of the Portland Firefighter’s Association
A bystander saw the Pilcher’s ambulance and got the EMS providers out, but paramedic and retired firefighter Don Parrish did not survive
Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department Chief Curtis Brown and Firefighter Brendan Torres were returning from a call
Boulder Fire-Rescue firefighters were on a medical call when they saw the engine had been moved and ran toward it
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
The suspect, who admitted to having several drinks, was driving in the emergency lane when he hit a Memphis Fire Department ambulance
Two crews rendered aid to the person, who was transported and reported to be in serious condition
The Town of Waterford and the Village of Waterford are considering forming a combined fire department, too
Coast Guard, USAR and firefighting crews have been conducting rescues, and medical facilities have been evacuated
The suspects had reportedly cut through the back of the building and stole defibrillators, chainsaws, radios, generators and Jaws of Life
Five Task Forces, including search dogs and their handlers, have been activated for Hurricane Ian and deployed in or around Florida
USAR teams have been deployed to a staging area, and local fire departments have been issuing safety reminders to their communities
The bystanders pulled the man from his sinking vehicle and started performing CPR, but he later died after being transported to a medical facility
Data analysis pinpoints at-risk populations that can be targeted for community risk reduction strategies – if your agency has the bandwidth
Officials with the state’s Department of Health Services said 442 EMS agencies across Wisconsin would receive money from the grants
“It has been a serious struggle to keep enough licensed personnel willing to do the job,” said Pickford Fire & EMS Chief Jim Miller
At least 10 ambulance crews responded, according to the Chicago Fire Department, which asked for help searching the structure
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Crewmembers treated the man and worried a shooter was also targeting them
It is in our healthcare system gaps in coverage where the community paramedic lives and can show their worth
A 91-year-old patient died and a 36-year-old paramedic was severely injured when flames engulfed the back of the ambulance in a hospital parking lot
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
The pilot and two others sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a trauma center
Most of Jeannette’s three paid FFs and 30 call members are already EMTs or medics, but they are doing extra training to learn how to properly administer the drug
Fire experts said an electrical problem may have caused a spark
Heavy fire and smoke caused confusion about who was injured, said LAFD Deputy Chief Richard Fields, who described the extrication and transport timing
Jarrod P. Martin and Shawn P. Hoyle remain employed by Woonsocket Fire Department amid the appeal, but are no longer handling rescue calls
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