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.
A standardization of fire and EMS could be the next ‘giant leap’ for public safety
The West Valley Fire District ambulance crew was transporting a patient from a vehicle crash when the fire started
On this episode, our co-hosts weigh in on a hotly debated topic within the first responder community regarding a pediatric transport in a fire engine
In addition to removing the bottom tier of the firefighter-paramedic salary schedule, experienced members also will get pay increases
Four firefighters and an inspector were hurt and transported to a hospital, where two were listed in critical but stable condition
Crystal Blevins accused the chief and others of inappropriate behavior; Jeffersontown Fire Department said it has taken appropriate action
The attack may include Rockland, Maine, patient data such as names, birth dates, assessments, medications, insurance information and social security numbers
An attending doctor said the crash likely did not contribute to the patient’s death at Skokie Hospital
A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department EMS report shows Daniel Taylor was conscious when medics arrived to treat him after a fight with corrections officers
An outside accounting firm would investigate expenses and income associated with the Lockport Fire Department’s proposed service
San Bernadino firefighter-paramedics treated two people who were injured in the crash
Dayton Fire Department officials say the city’s partnership with Premier Health is achieving its goal, but it is only funded through year’s end
Olympia Assistant Fire Chief Mike Buchanan explained that decreasing availability of private providers for BLS calls results in increased on-scene times
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
