Fire-EMS
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The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
Much like directors guide actors, leaders can direct members to display positive interactions that reflect well on the department
EMS leaders should set the example and model the behavior that is best for the department and the crews
Using an app that shares GPS coordinates, Deerfield firefighters were directed to the injured man’s location
Willimantic Chief Marc Scrivener said the crewmembers restrained the agitated patient in an ambulance, but he broke free
Pope County EMS will also respond to Russellville calls; “we’re a partnership,” Fire Chief Kirk Slone said
While tending to a patient on scene, Seattle firefighters were attacked by a double amputee who tried to intentionally slam into them with his motorized wheelchair
Due to severe staff shortages, the city adjusted the required response time for low-acuity calls from 30 minutes to one hour
The Honolulu Fire Department is leading the investigation with assistance from federal, state and local agencies
Franklin Fire & Rescue: “Our crew arrived on scene and extinguished the vehicle fire and assisted EMS in patient care”
Shannon Wiggins called 911 to report the apartment fire, then drove to it
The Roanoke County Police Department and the county’s internal auditor are investigating the Hollins Fire and Rescue Volunteer Squad
The Steubenville, Ohio Fire Department answered its community’s needs, launching EMS in under a year
Learn to ask for and accept help when needed, even after years of believing you have mastered your craft
A second firefighter who was exiting the apparatus was struck by the suspect’s vehicle
The man crashed the ambulance, injuring the trapped provider, before fleeing and later stealing a Tanner Fire Department fire truck and crashing it, as well
Clermont Fire Department and EMS responded to a medical call at the home made by the man’s wife and were shot at upon arrival
Officials are investigating the delay, and the patient died several hours after the crew was on scene
“We’re able to get the stretcher under the patient and drag them to what amounts to a safer area and use less rescuers,” said Fitchburg Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher
Bats have been flying around the living quarters of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District station, and dead bats have been found in an ambulance bay
As the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigates, Monroe County Fire Chief Steve Hudson said Trauma Star’s service would not be harmed
Glynn County needs at least 37 firefighters and EMS providers per shift, said Chief R.K. Jordan. “With 31 people per shift right now, that’s six overtime shifts a day”
While every situation is different, most people are more receptive to a sympathetic approach than an authoritative command
Tower Health plans to end Medic 93 services in certain Chester County areas following hospital closures
Officials said ambulance costs ran up a $150,000 budget deficit over the past two years, jeopardizing the Boswell Fire Department
Lt. Rich Michelson alleges discrimination, a lack of due process and that a faulty misconduct claim was used to fire him
A Syracuse crew was inside a home treating a patient when AMR employees saw the truck leaving; dispatchers tracked the stolen vehicle by using its GPS
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
In response to low staffing, the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency will provide training
Before Lafayette firefighters and EMS crews arrived, Nick Bostic saw the flames while driving, stopped and ran inside
London’s Ambulance Service has responded to 13,400 calls in the last two days
Boston EMS transported five firefighters and evaluated four at the scene
The previous director said someone in that role could work on things such as the firefighter cancer surveillance program, the city’s AED program and workplace safety training
