Fire-EMS
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Charlotte’s MEDIC deputy director explains how a proposed leave-at-home policy will be a well-researched study into giving the patient the right treatment at the right time
An EMS social worker describes how a new program in Texas is serving patients while decreasing 911 calls
The potential for a confusing operational picture existed during the opening minutes of the response to the latest school shooting tragedy in Santa Clarita, California
Schenectady firefighter-paramedics armed with iPads will screen patients and then connect them to doctors to determine the best course of treatment
Paramedic Tara Blunt’s colleagues and community members have rallied around her and set up a donation fund to help with expenses as the holiday season approaches
The organizations seek to inform the federal government about EMS staffing shortfalls and needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
A serendipitous stop at a drive-in leads to saving a young man experiencing V-fib – and a new friendship
Officials said the fire was caused by a generator malfunction
Kalama Firefighter-EMT Alan Basso was found to be in cardiac arrest after his vehicle crashed, shortly after he responded to two medical emergencies
An official cause of death is pending for Trace Ambulance EMT Melissa Lamesch and her unborn son, who was due Saturday
The suit alleges that the city, fire chief and a fire department employee were aware inappropriate activities were occurring on city and fire department property
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental
Kansas City Fire Capt. Robert “Bobby” Rocha and Communications Specialist Scott Davidson, who previously worked as a paramedic, died just a day apart last weekend
Harrison Township Firefighter-EMT Robert Cree, 72, suffered an apparent heart attack moments after returning home
An Orange County Fire Authority dispatcher sent a fire helicopter that arrived in 18 minutes instead of calling a sheriff’s copter only a minute away
As DC Fire and EMS assisted shooting victims, gun fire erupted, injuring one firefighter-EMT and damaging apparatus
The Mitchell City Council is considering an ordinance that would replace the role with separate police and fire/EMS chiefs, following the abrupt resignation of the city’s public safety head
A dispatcher sent a fire helicopter that took 18 minutes to arrive instead of a sheriff’s helicopter that was one minute away
The Sturtevant board decided not to take up the South Shore Fire Department’s proposal that would have increased ambulance fees by up to $150 and increased mileage charges fivefold
The president-elect stated he would ensure first responders have enough PPE and sick leave, and work to prevent layoffs
The Eastern Connecticut EMS Council sent a letter to the state officials stressing the need for more tests after outbreaks at firehouses
Methuen Firefighter-EMT Tracy Blanchette, a 27-year department veteran and the city’s first female firefighter, says a less experienced male firefighter was granted the promotion
The Roseville Volunteer Fire Department blasted the drone operator on Facebook and police have launched an investigation into the incident
Greenville County Emergency Management first responders finished training for a water rescue only to immediately use those skills in a real-life situation
Fire Lt.-Paramedic Keturah Shanetta Wyat, 40, died while undergoing elective surgery in the Dominican Republic
The six municipalities will sign an intergovernmental agreement and then the three departments that cover those areas will work on an operational plan
One year ago, Fenwick High School lacrosse team Coach Phil Keegan collapsed during a team practice; this week he thanked first responders who saved him
The referendum was passed after Scott Twp. supervisors learned in August that Justus Volunteer Fire Company’s EMS and ambulance service was running a deficit of roughly $10,000
Harold Boone, 49, was hospitalized in September and placed on a ventilator, but later contracted double pneumonia and did not survive
Paramedic Rylan Smith’s new baby girl was greeted by a fire crew during her first seconds of life
The South Shore Fire Department is seeking a $100 fee increase for residents and a $150 increase for non-residents, plus a $25 per mile fee
The change will give Baraboo District Ambulance Service personnel more space, and officials say it will improve how the service and the fire department work together
A total of 2,226 union members voted, with 1,444 voting to uphold the endorsement and 782 voting to rescind it; the city’s Black firefighters’ organization sued IAFF Local 22 over the endorsement last week
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