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 time has come for EMS leaders and clinicians to take a data-informed look at how we operate apparatus and the risks involved
A Crisis Car pilot program is pairing three disciplines: police, mental health and EMS to respond to behavioral emergencies
The death of firefighter trainee Peyton Morse is a tragic reminder that we need to change our culture, mindset and response to complaints of respiratory distress
Jordan Shelley had car trouble and was standing outside his vehicle when another vehicle crashed into his and pushed it, hitting Shelley and knocking him off the bridge and into water
Another bystander helped the man before police and EMS arrived
Five factors help explain why our current crop of firefighters and firefighter-EMTs never make the move
A department helicopter hoisted victims up to waiting rescue vehicles
Firefighter-EMT John Klanchesser was having an ordinary day until he felt lightheaded and said something out of character
Baltimore County Fire Department crews extinguished the fire that officials say may have contained hazardous materials
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
Crews with multiple agencies rescued the Morristown Rescue crew and treated and transported the patient
Firefighters put out the flames and rescued the trapped and injured people; the five survivors were transported to hospitals
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
“We have no idea where anything was inside or what may have been in there,” Portland Fire Chief David McIntyre
Approximately 100 members of Boston Fire, plus Boston EMS crews and a surgical team, responded to the collapse and rescued three victims
Firefighters fanned out across Baker City to talk with people after the city announced that it intends to stop ambulance service in September
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
Several Red Jacket Mountain View Resort guests and two firefighters needed medical attention following the incident
OSF HealthCare, Advanced Medical Transport, the Peoria Fire Department and others have also been donating medical gear
Chicago Fire spokesman Larry Langford describes first responders’ efforts at a fatal apartment fire
This week’s photo depicts members of the Weir (Texas) Volunteer Fire Department training with PHI Air Medical personnel on helicopter assistance
Grady EMS has been under fire for response times, and a hospital emergency department’s closure may make them worse
Andrew Barr, 28, was a captain with the Monetta Volunteer Fire Department and an officer with with Cayce Public Safety
Naperville Chief Mark Puknatis said the program allows providers to spend extra time working with the individual to address the underlying issues prompting them to call for help
After the rig was uncovered, police were forced to use a fingerprint scanner to identify the man, who was determined to have a history of mental illness
In November, the Mattoon Fire Department won a legal challenge that forced the city to reinstate the service which had been removed to save money
A Bargersville Fire Department ambulance became available just in the nick of time to escort Sara O’Daniels to receive a new liver and kidney
Hope Fire Company Chief Isaac “Dave” Hassen Sr. previously worked as a medic and as a police officer
The Highview Fire Department and Louisville Metro Police Department have been raising funds for Sean Colyer
Brattleboro has contracted with the nonprofit Rescue Inc. since 1966
EMS will be part of the V.I. Fire Service now that Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has signed the long-sought legislation
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York estimates that about $100 million more in EMS costs could be recovered
Police continue to investigate and have identified a person of interest
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