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.
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
These concepts will yield more prepared, capable and resilient communities
For emergency responders, trauma from an act of mass violence can create a cyclical pattern of negative thinking
The arbitrator said the lieutenant’s firing was unfair because three other medics involved in the incident were only suspended
Under a new pilot program, a security division officer will respond to calls about seemingly unconscious people, instead of fire and ambulance personnel
Officials said the response to the crash that killed two young children may have been delayed due to confusion over the pond’s location
Firefighters and EMS providers in San Diego County will learn how to spot and help victims of sex and labor trafficking
A total of 11 people suffered smoke inhalation at the massive overnight blaze
The association encourages chiefs to review a preparedness checklist and guidelines for infection control
The unit was responding to a call when it was involved in a collision
The department hopes to have all 85 firefighters certified as EMTs by 2023
The uncle of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo, who was killed in 2017, questioned city council over the disparities in pay for EMS versus fire personnel
The city is asking a judge to reverse the decision of an arbitrator that reinstated the firefighter, who is facing felony charges
Jacksonville Fire Capt. Latorrence Norris and Engineer Vincent Harper spoke publicly for the first time after being attacked by a patient
Personnel from the LAFD’s Station 9 in Skid Row gave an inside look at their experience aiding thousands of homeless residents
The agencies are seeking support to create a ballot measure to approve the merger, which officials say would improve service
Orange County officials said the requirement will improve patient outcomes and increase safety for EMS providers
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team
Fort Worth Firefighter-Paramedic Shonna Moorman says she’s facing a “very long recovery” and plans to campaign for highway safety for first responders
A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $5,000 for Somerville Rescue Squad EMT Ernie Hall and his family
The Milwaukee Fire Department ambulance was backing into the station when it was struck
Fire officials say the levy would provide funds to hire more firefighters and paramedics, ensuring more consistent coverage
The new building will have the latest communications and other technology, more space and equipment for training, and improved separate accommodations for male and female personnel
Volunteer firefighters earned their EMT certifications to improve service in Nash County’s southern region
Officials said about one-fifth of Xenia’s ambulance calls come from senior living facilities, often for non-emergencies
The Chicago Fire Department said frequent 911 callers contribute to long response times as the mayor pledged to add more ambulances
Officials said five vehicles were involved in the crash that injured six people and damaged a new ambulance
A grant of more than $21,000 will allow the department to purchase a LUCAS device
A vehicle crossed a median and crashed into the firefighter-paramedics and police officer as they worked a wreck
A city board rescinded layoff notices for the paramedics after the chief sought to replace them with firefighter-paramedics
FDNY Lt. Michael Toomey’s father, Firefighter John “Jack” Toomey, died in 1987 shortly before becoming a lieutenant
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
Ego, tradition, indifference and bad judgment can allow inappropriate behaviors to become normalized