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.
The American flag, raised by NYC firefighters at Ground Zero shortly after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, was discovered years later in Washington state
Firefighter/paramedics assigned to the ambulance face unique challenges but also gain unparalleled experience
Emergency management concerns for the hours and days following an active shooter event
The memo, sent to all the state’s fire departments, said any department that wasn’t a certified EMS agency needed to immediately stop providing BLS
Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Charles C. “Dog” Woods was found unresponsive after filling a tanker
“With every role we take during our career, in a way, we are auditioning for the next”
Words of wisdom to help avoid those common pitfalls of taking on a leadership role, aka entering the ‘minefield’
Fire officials said departments had been permitted to render basic life support treatment through affiliate agreements for years
How to add intranasal drugs to the BLS scope of practice, and why it would be a valuable addition to the BLS toolbox
The four firefighter-EMTs were hired to help the department maintain consistent round-the-clock staffing
Ken Bouvier, NRP, offers the dos and don’ts to treating household hazmat scenarios and emerging threats
Atrium Health Union EMS Paramedic Chuck Nix aided injured Paramedic Madison Hackney after their ambulance was struck by two vehicles
How to identify, onboard and manage community paramedics to succeed in their unique role in improving community health
Augusta Fire Chief Chris James released a written statement denying that he mistreated former EMS Chief James Kelly over his gay “lifestyle”
Vallejo officials are working to better clarify that the “bills” received by patients are actually information copies showing fees to be paid by insurance carriers
The former EMS chief alleges he was subjected to hostility and mistreatment because is gay
Authorities said the firefighter used a passcode from his previous fire department job to take the supplies
D.C. Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean announced Friday that he will be retiring after five and a half years with the department
The expansion of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s ambulance fleet and upcoming expiration of a contract with AMR has revived talks of a possible shift to public EMS
A letter from AMR protesting the city’s plans to change ambulance services alleged a conflict of interest after AMR fired the chief’s son
Houston’s firefighters’ union said in a statement that the incident is a sign of neglect by city officials
Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee said Wednesday the four providers “feel terrible” and disputed claims that first responders placed the woman in a body bag
The man’s wife filed a federal lawsuit after 11 fire department employees admitted to performing 15 “tube checks” on his body on the floor of the fire station
The firefighter’s 10-day suspension is part of a “progressive discipline” process after he was previously suspended for leaving work
Paramedic school is a commitment, so it’s important to invest time in a quality program
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
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