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.
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires
It’s time to add the story of this cutting-edge program to EMS education curriculums everywhere
The Salt River Fire Department has “a rotation right now where our guys are standing by at the hospital nonstop until he wakes up,” said Capt. Ray Martinez
Bryan Jeffries, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, said districts have staffing issues but lack city departments’ robust sales tax revenue and generous aid packages
Brendan Bessee had recently transferred from the Globe Fire Department to the Salt River Fire Department
A person in the Salt River Fire Department ambulance and the other vehicle’s driver were injured
“It’s time we really take a hard look at trying to integrate EMS and the Fire Department,” said Aaron Mischler, New Orleans Fire Fighters Association president
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
A $100M wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Rialto FD following medics’ refusal to enter a care facility to treat a man in cardiac arrest
San Diego Fire-Rescue transported four people to be treated for minor injuries
Madison’s Community Alternative Response for Emergency Services sends paramedics and crisis workers instead of police
Police say that 24 people were injured in the fiery chain of crashes
“Breaking barriers is possible,” said Queen Anunay, who until recently led the EMS division
The Syracuse Fire Department has been running a pilot ambulance service to fill in gaps for AMR and other services stretched thin by the pandemic
Emergency personnel from four counties responded and transported approximately 20 patients to area hospitals
The patient had recently moved to an address that was flagged as a threat due to a previous resident, the lawsuit claims
Edward Long was a 27-year veteran of the Portsmouth Fire Department and is survived by his wife and three children
The Weather Channel released footage of a tornado that appeared to touch down in a New Orleans suburb and would later cross the Mississippi River
Grand Traverse Band Fire Rescue Firefighter David McDonald Jr. was a 15-year fire service veteran
Previous legislation prevented EMS personnel from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse
The two girls and two boys were reported to be in serious condition
A Baton Rouge EMS spokesman said the baby was “tough,” and that the 8-month-old child did not cry during the rescue
Members of the Springdale Fire Department were in Wisconsin for a meeting about a fire truck
Renovo Fire Department Chief Jimmy Ray Risley has been arrested
One official said the integration allows for the deployment of EMS providers from an additional 10 locations throughout the territory
Craig Simon was a gold badge member of the Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department
EMS providers treated Larry Harbin, 65, but he died at a hospital
Dozens of firefighters, EMS providers responded to the 2-alarm blaze
Opioid settlement funding will continue for 11 to 18 years, and it is expected that more settlements will be forthcoming. Is your agency getting its share?
Chuck Simms has been touring firehouses and promoting resources for first responders, including a counseling program
The shifts are long for police; EMS crews have responded to parade accidents and injuries; firefighters are on-site for flambeau safety
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