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.
Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn’t feel right saved his life
A serendipitous stop at a drive-in leads to saving a young man experiencing V-fib – and a new friendship
From a marathon runner who performed CPR on the course to a college student who stopped class to help his professor, these EMS providers stepped up to render aid in unexpected circumstances
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
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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
Tappahannock VFD, Tappahannock Rescue Squad, Hanover Fire-EMS’ Technical Rescue Team, Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Life Evac worked together to rescue the 16-year-old
Multiple agencies responded to the wreck and uninjured drivers were taken to the Pendleton Convention Center
A paramedic and a social worker will join the Richmond Fire Department
Investigators finished the on-scene work last week and the structures that burned in the fire that killed three were demolished
Carroll County’s newly established Department of Fire and EMS is preparing to hire up to 200 employees in the next two years
Area agencies donated two fully-stocked rigs after the fire left Parke County EMS with only one functional ambulance
Inside our department’s process to restructure and rebrand to better reflect our service to the community
“The quick life-saving measures of that EMS supervisor was able to probably stop the bleeding,” said Jeffrey Levy, assistant fire chief for Lauderhill Fire Rescue
The Vermont senator met with fire and EMS members in January to hear their concerns brought on by the pandemic
The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead at the scene, and its passenger was transported to a hospital in Shreveport for severe burns
The Advance Fire Department is investigating the alleged inappropriate actions, which include unwanted touching, wine-making and loud behavior
Vidal “Max” Fortuna was a 20-year veteran of the Stockton Fire Department
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In an effort to increase staffing and expand the Mount Desert Fire Department, the town is taking over from Northeast Harbor Ambulance
Firefighter-EMT John McMaster was released from the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center and greeted by waiting colleagues
Kelsey Sadler was acting in the lieutenant role during the fatal Stricker Street fire that killed two fellow firefighters
Genevieve Hansen, who was off duty, said she got louder and began swearing because Floyd “needed help and he wasn’t getting it”
Friends, colleagues share memories of Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
Officials confirmed the deceased members include Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
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