Fire-EMS
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Host Chris Cebollero sits down with three veteran fire, EMS and police experts to better understand the communication issues and challenges facing responders
The firefighter/paramedic worked in Florida’s “wild, wild west”
Communication problems, especially reliability and interoperability, are widespread and complicate preparedness, training and response
The emergency communication tower necessary for loggers, fire personnel and ham radio operators was cut down over the weekend, causing more than $60,000 in damage
Philip D. White, master fire service instructor, addressed planning effective first responder incident preparedness and recovery training sessions at the recent California Mobile Command Center Expo
An Ohio off-duty West Chester paramedic climbed inside a burning SUV after a crash in Franklin to rescue the driver trapped inside
The church planned on serving members of the police department, fire and emergency services
Firefighters from 19 departments across Wisconsin will staff Madison fire stations and ambulances on Sunday so Madison firefighters can attend a memorial service for firefighter Todd Mahoney
Police bodycam footage shows gunfire exchange that led to the death of Wisconsin Firefigher Mitchell Lundgaard
The prosecutor described a scene that quickly changed from a routine medical call to a chaotic, dangerous situation with multiple shots being fired by Houston and by officers trying to deal with the threat he posed
Louisiana first responders diagnosed with PTSD can now apply for workers’ comp benefits
The merger will start in July and be complete with all paperwork by Jan. 1, 2020
The Fayette Volunteer Fire Department and the Concerned Citizens of Burlington organized the community event to show support and raise funds
Omaha Fire Department firefighters were called to fellow Firefighter-Paramedic Jeremy Knott’s home, but were unable to resuscitate him
Volunteers want benefits like job protection, tax write-offs, scholarships and student loan debt forgiveness
“First Responders Live,” produced by Dick Wolf of “Law & Order” fame, will offer live coverage of fire, police, EMTs and other first responders as they react to calls throughout the country
After convincing city officials to allow the ceremony, Evansdale Community Response Center was the perfect location for the union
The fire department got its medical emergency first-response authority in 2006 and will respond to medical emergencies providing limited treatment
The Seattle Fire Department used extrication tools to open the jammed doors of the car in order to reach the victim
Maryland Heights Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Chris Moore was a 20-year veteran and leaves behind a son and daughter
The first responders invited were firefighters, police officers, ambulance personnel, paramedics, and dispatchers and others
The Seabrook Fire Department was awarded EMS service of the year jointly with the Hampton Fire Department
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Twice this spring, the Forest Service has encountered drones while its aircraft have been flying over wildfires
The Castle Rock-based campaign has attracted attention from other departments who have donned their own versions of the shirt
In the second year of the program, physicians will respond to 911 calls on a rotational basis
The communication paths needed for the system have been deemed free from obstruction and the frequency coordination is at 85% completion
Aberdeen Fire Chief Tom Hubbard said Pauley stands out as a firefighter due to his knowledge of the area, as well as his dedication to the citizens he’s served for so many years
Customers who come into the shop might actually end up with a tattoo artist who is still an active first responder
Rescue and emergency medical calls already make up for 2,431 out of 3,164 in 2018 of the fire department runs
A Labanon firefighter and an EMT went from medical providers to patients while transporting patients to the Atrium Medical Center
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at B&O Railroad Museum to fill 10,000 goodie pouches for Baltimore’s first responders
The Hampton and Seabrook fire departments were jointly awarded EMS Service of the Year by PRH’s Seabrook emergency room
Cumberland County’s first-responder team includes 32 trained emergency medical responders from the Cumberland County and Fairfield Glade Volunteer Fire Departments