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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
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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
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”
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