Fire-EMS
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Despite the shooter’s despicable intent and multiple murders, he becomes another patient to triage, treat and transport
Decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease and line-of-duty death with these steps to stay firefighter ready to protect your community
NFPA 3000 is a framework for preparing EMS agencies, fire departments, other responders and communities for active shooter incident response and recovery
The pilot program seeks to help provide community members with access to healthcare and social support before emergencies arise
The process took about an hour and involved two engines, one ladder truck, police units and an ambulance
The town wants to be repaid nearly $400,000 for service to another part of the county
The research suggests that some municipalities may be better served if agencies from other municipalities responded
As part of a new pilot program, firefighters will be permitted to leave if the patient is deemed safe
An EMS social worker describes how a new program in Texas is serving patients while decreasing 911 calls
Police officers, firefighters, paramedics and dispatchers from across Ohio gathered to discuss the trauma and stress first responders face
Deputy Fire Chief Bill Lounsbury jumped into action to help a fellow passenger who was in medical distress during the flight from Las Vegas to Connecticut
Coral Springs Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Christopher Randazzo was shot and killed in an apparent robbery in October
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
The Anthony Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund Award, which honors a paramedic who was shot and killed, was presented to Kenneth Brown Jr. by Jackson’s mother
Officials say the 16-year-old suspected shooter is in “grave condition” from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Seven fire and medic units were dispatched to assist the patients ranging in age from 7 to 58
The award honors fire departments for implementing innovations in EMS
Decatur Councilman Charles Kirby has long claimed that the city’s fire department is trying to take over ambulance services by eliminating the competition
Bags containing items such as noise reducing earmuffs, stress balls and fidget toys were added to three Ohio fire stations to help patients with autism stay calm
The program, which was set to run out of funding in January, has helped reduce ambulance runs while providing non-emergency medical care to those in need
The Detroit Fire Department said an ambulance was badly damaged after it was stolen and crashed on the same day a Detroit fire truck was also involved in a crash
The rescue required the efforts of all 11 on-duty personnel using technical rescue skills and equipment to safely bring the man down
Officials hope to eventually provide training to middle and high school students so they can familiarize themselves with the kits
A preliminary investigation found that an employee was overcome by fumes after another employee combined two cleaning agents to the restaurant’s kitchen floor
A hazmat team responded to the restaurant Thursday night after fumes from a cleaning product began causing nausea and breathing problems
If merger with Sprint closes, the “New T-Mobile” will provide free service to public and nonprofit law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies that apply
Rising volumes of false fire, medical and burglary alarms have prompted Columbus fire and police administrators to propose stiffer penalties for repeat offenses
In a letter to Delaware County 911 Dispatch, the county commissioner said callers have the right to decide which ambulance service responds
Police found an open bottle of wine in the floorboard of Dontre Doxley’s pickup truck
Lawmakers passed 16 bills in the last two weeks aimed at supporting first responders, including mental health initiatives and tax credits
Chief Steven Davis said a woman in his neighborhood knocked on his door and said her son-in-law was not breathing
Police said Thomas Launderville slurred his words during a radio call as he was driving a patient to the hospital
City officials are asking for a certificate that would allow Albuquerque Fire and Rescue to transport all emergency patients to local hospitals
