Fire-EMS
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Coordinated efforts between fire, EMS, CareFlight and hospital physicians made it possible for Paul Rizzo to continue living his life to the fullest
Can police, fire and EMS overcome the challenges we faced in the 2010s to prosper in the 2020s?
A new, disposable cleansing wipe designed for first responders makes it faster and easier for firefighters and paramedics to clean up after a fire call
Charleston Fire Chief Jeff Jackson said the department will work to provide more support for its members after the death of Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Cuffee
An investigator wrote that the fire chief submitted “a bulk renewal recertification” for 20 firefighter-EMTs when only seven met the requirements for renewal
First responders said they have had to slowly navigate large apparatus around the potholes to respond to many emergencies at the park’s pond and cliff-hiking area
The awards will be presented at the NAEMT’s virtual General Membership Meeting in September
Baltimore’s firefighters’ union reported that five people were trapped, including children, after the major blast
Oak Corners Volunteer Fire Company EMS Capt. Danielle Day and Deputy Chief Zachary Rey paused their wedding preparations to respond to a two-alarm blaze
A UCSF study found that only three out of 1,223 members had antibodies despite nearly half saying they probably or definitely had contact with COVID-19 patients
Newburg Fire Department EMTs saved “one of their own” after a firefighter went into cardiac arrest, officials said
Former Chief Jeff Payne, who retired in January, says he is “very proud” of the resiliency first responders have shown
The first responders on bicycles will be able to respond to medical emergencies more quickly than on larger apparatus
San Juan Island Fire District #3 Commissioner Frank Cardinale apologized after reportedly saying “Roll the eyes, you b----" while speaking with hospital board members
Virginia Beach Fire Chief David Hutcheson said one firefighter was kicked and one was shoved, but bystanders didn’t interfere with care to the crash victim
The chief and FFs opposed being pulled from most medical calls; city admin. says medical calls are covered by ambulance service, FFs not qualified
Fire officials addressed the increased scrutiny of military-style equipment in public safety, saying the vehicle would only be used to save lives
Parishville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief and EMT Nicholas Jerome, 30, is recovering after being seriously injured in an on-duty crash Tuesday
The testing serves a dual purpose of helping guide fire departments’ safety measures and helping paramedic students gain experience
Granite Shoals Firefighter-EMT Dustin Short sustained lung injuries after going into a burning building to save a trapped victim
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The paramedic trainee claims the firefighter groped and made lewd remarks toward him, and that other firefighters tried to cover up the incident
The pandemic has created a special need for licensed EMS providers and other healthcare personnel to assist during the wildfire season
5 ways for fire and EMS professionals to support our colleagues in public health as they battle COVID-19
The City of Pinehurst is seeking to reduce firefighter responses to certain emergencies as a “cost-saving measure”
Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMT Jack Houck was on standby when he noticed the home on fire
A village trustee said the decision to completely defund the ambulance service was “simply economics”
A multi-agency manhunt was launched over the weekend to find the suspect, who allegedly threatened multiple people with a gun
A loaded gurney with equipment was being brought into the jail when a bag with an oxygen bottle fell off, engulfing the officer in flames
Police say the vehicle driven by the victim, who later died, turned into a fire station driveway as the rig was pulling out
Oakland Firefighters Local 55 posted about the incident that occurred amidst hundreds of calls for service on July 4
The rig had its lights and sirens activated and reached high speeds during the pursuit on the Fourth of July
FDNY EMT Daniel Marcano rescued one of his neighbors and alerted firefighters to another person inside the house
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