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.
It’s easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
Research has shown that firefighters and EMTs face special risks of cardiac disease and stroke; here are 10 ways to lessen your risk
Chicago mother accused of fatally stabbing 4-year-old, injuring 2 other children says they were “possessed”
One man died and at least nine others were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide, flammable gas and methane were found during a gas leak at a Lexington apartment complex
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
Floyd County officials are weighing the creation of a countywide EMS program as contracts with current providers run through 2026
Jefferson Health’s new Mobile Stroke Unit allows EMS crews to diagnose and begin treatment in the field
A drive-by shooting in Chicago’s River North neighborhood left four dead and victims taken to Northwestern and John H. Stroger hospitals
A Las Vegas retirement community has been without power since July 2, leaving 155 residents without AC, elevator access or medical device support
A bus carrying at least 20 people overturned after hitting railroad tracks in Lancaster
A dispatch system outage in Baltimore delayed medic response during a 40-minute wait for EMS
A practical guide to interpreting urine color for maintaining optimal hydration
San Francisco firefighters rescued a young man who fell from a 13-story building onto an awning
After a four-year hiatus, the FDNY’s iconic fundraising calendar is back, featuring 25 of the department’s fittest first responders
Children’s hospital, Philadelphia Fire Department team up to strengthen pediatric emergency training
A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms
With more than 60 open paramedic and EMT positions, the city is piloting telemedicine and nurse diversion programs while preparing a new recruitment push
A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases
Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care
A lifeguard in Asbury Park was impaled by beach umbrella, forcing first responders to cut the metal rod into sections before transporting her to the hospital
Traverse City is ramping up efforts to make its fire department the primary ambulance transport agency, with new hires, paramedic training and additional equipment underway
Hernando County firefighters were attacked by a combative 74-year-old patient who pulled a gun, chased them out of a home and tried to steal their fire truck with a crew member still inside
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
Beauport EMT Nick Parianos was honored by Beverly officials for his quick actions in alerting residents and helping them escape a house fire
MEDIC leaders say the planned training facility at Central Piedmont’s Levine campus is vital to address space shortages and improve cross-agency coordination
More than a dozen local police, fire, EMS and emergency management agencies participated in a three-day federally funded active shooter training in Clark County
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
Corvallis ambulance rates will rise July 1, with basic life support jumping $350 to $2,100 and other service fees also increasing
Learn how rehab sectors can identify and treat hyperthermia, ensuring paramedic/firefighter safety during high-temperature incidents
What happens when EMS, hospitals and fire come together with one mission? A cultural shift that put the patients first while lifting morale and saving time
The EMS Counts Act would update federal labor statistics to include EMS providers who also serve as firefighters
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