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.
EMS leaders and employees share the responsibility in clearly communicating expectations and performance
FirstNet, the nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety, is ahead of schedule, under budget and poised to change the practice of EMS
The initial chaos requires quick, creative incident mitigation solutions, while recovery requires long-term planning
As the scope of a deadly Northern California wildfire set in, the sheriff said more than 450 people had now been assigned to comb through the charred remains
Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes
Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said he has requested 100 National Guard troops to help with the search for human remains
A new contract requires the testing of five employees selected at random every two weeks, but the test will not detect the presence of alcohol
Search and recovery teams looked for human remains from a Northern California wildfire that killed at least 42, making it the deadliest in state history
A GoFundMe was set up to raise money for 25 employees of Butte County EMS who lost all of their belongings in the Camp fire
Catastrophic California wildfires have caused unprecedented destruction and required aid from agencies across the country
The Seattle Fire Department is working on a contingency plan in case AMR EMTs authorize a strike in protest of low wages
Six more were found dead in a swath of Northern California wiped out by fire, raising the death toll there to 29 and the statewide total to 31
Norred, a 14-year veteran of the San Antonio Fire Department, helped Monica Pesek revive her unresponsive father after he suffered a stroke
Dan Miller, an 11-year veteran firefighter-paramedic, became an EMT shortly after his 2-year-old son died of choking
After it was revealed that Rick Garner, 29, died of cardiac arrest, Chief Steven Davis said the department will review how responder recruit health is assessed
The Brownsville Fire Department is working to get to the root problems behind 911 callers who frequently ask for assistance—as often as two to five times per week
The Cary Fire Protection District plans to use the $35,000 donation to buy a new defibrillator
Teaming up with local colleges can bring your community paramedicine program expert assistance today while paving the way for progress tomorrow
Michael Ovdiyenko allegedly cursed a deputy while he was being arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, saying he would not help the cop if he was shot
NFPA 3000 provisional standard brought EMS, firefighters and law enforcement together to tackle interagency training
Seattle officials proposed a pilot program that would help responders deal with non-emergency calls and decrease response times
Firefighters first helped a man and his dog escape a house fire, and then went across the street to help deliver a baby girl
Despite the shooter’s despicable intent and multiple murders, he becomes another patient to triage, treat and transport
To bring more recruits into Springfield Fire-Rescue, the department is no longer requiring applicants to be at a paramedic status
Paramedics and firefighters were able to wrestle the man to the ground, and they were forced to administer a sedative to calm him
Brookfield Fire Department Lt. Brian Kachaylo, who was also a STAT MedEvac flight paramedic, died of colon cancer
If approved, Issue 39 would generate about $1.93 million annually to help fund the township’s part of the Miami Valley Fire District
Instead of waiting to give medical attention to gunshot victims a block away, Springfield responders will go in with police officers to be able to give immediate care
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Tyler officials voted to allow Phirst Technologies to test its automated drone first response system
Reading Fire Department Chief William Stoudt said a lot of the costs are associated with an inability to recruit and keep paramedics
Great Falls amended their policy of sending paramedics to every call so that they can free up enough responders to provide ALS coverage to outside districts
San Francisco Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Chris Posey met Marcial Pacek, who is now an EMT, 29 years after delivering him on the Bay Bridge
Carter Lewis, who lost his leg in the crash, is recovering at home, and a firefighter identified as David is in stable, but serious condition
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