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
Sandwich (MA) Fire Chief John Burke reflects on how properly disposing medical waste has helped safeguard his community against COVID-19, the opioid epidemic and in-house medical care
“Everybody has their own demons from this fire,” said sheriff’s Deputy Mark Aldridge
Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Palm Beach County fire rescue teams worked to put out the blaze, while EMS providers transported the injured
A photo from Columbia Fire & Rescue members who responded to the scene showed an ambulance on its side with significant damage
The vehicles are equipped with vital items, including medications, blood products, IV pumps, intubation equipment and ventilators
The defendant is alleged to have stolen Buffalo’s Engine 1 on July 14 while firefighters were responding to an EMS call
Naples Fire-Rescue Department crewmembers were forced to dismantle the chair in order to free the patient
Southern Marin Fire District crew members used a rope system, and EMS providers flew the patient by helicopter to a hospital
South Lockport Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Chris McClune discussed short staffing and increased EMS call volume with the City of Lockport’s Common Council
Squad 1 will respond to EMS calls in the Corona Fire Department’s effort to more efficiently deploy staffers
“Thank your nurses and thank your EMS workers and firefighters because they made all this possible,” said Dr. Chase Jones
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
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