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.
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Embracing conflict can help a fire/EMS organization’s team mature and increase organizational productivity
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Terry Jodrie about his experiences serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
The fire department and police are seeking information on the driver who hit the front of the ambulance and fled the scene
Ambulnz Paramedic Paul Cary, 66, of Denver, died from COVID-19 after volunteering to go to New York to help aid pandemic response
The agencies gathered outside a local mall for mental health awareness and to show support for fellow first responders struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic
The ambulance was responding to a reported building fire when it collided with another vehicle
A Texas fire department is trialing the new method of giving oxygen through a patient’s nose
River Grove Firefighter-Paramedic Robert Reisinger, 57, died on Wednesday, the same day he was scheduled to return to work
The rig was not responding to an emergency when it struck the SUV carrying two adults and an infant, officials said
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
Firefighters arriving to put out the fire saw the man collapse on the side of the highway and began CPR
“For the first time in my career, the key to keeping my patients and paramedics safe was to keep them isolated”
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are created equal – an important point to consider when determining who is best serving on the front lines
Pioneer Hose Company #1 Assistant Fire Chief Robert Zerman may have contracted the virus while responding to a medical call last month, officials said
Fire department officials said the decision was made due to long-term retention issues in combination with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis
A volunteer fire company is suing the town of Salem after two paid firefighters were barred from volunteering for the town’s sole ambulance service
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response to COVID-19
Officials announced the death of Middletown Firefighter-EMT Robert Weber, a member of three different public safety agencies, on Thursday
The Chicago Fire Department enacted its EMS Plan 2, sending at least five ambulances, a triage van, a command van and several officers to the scene
The Santa Fe Fire Department has adjusted its protocols in an effort to keep its personnel safe during the COVID-19 crisis
Kansas City Fire Department EMT Billy Birmingham died Monday after 10 years with the department and a 22-year EMS career
Valley Stream Firefighter-EMT Mike Field, 59, died from COVID-19 complications after confirmed contact with an infected patient
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International first responders have used drones for observation, sharing messages with the public and even decontamination
EMS medical director, EMS fellows share findings from Seattle EMS data on patient-provider transmission rate, COVID-19 presentation and comorbidities
The volunteers will no longer make first responses to medical calls before the primary ambulance provider arrives
Former Canton Firefighter-Paramedic Rosario Carcione donated 30 48-ounce bottles of sanitizer to the department where he used to work
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a radio interview that the issue should be addressed after the crisis has passed
The program brings together a broad network of partners to provide better care for 911 users and reduce patient transport to ERs
Med-Care Ambulance employees said they will continue to serve the community without town assistance despite disagreeing with the town’s decision
