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.
When team members do not mesh well, it can add stress to an already stressful environment
As first on scene from the outside, firefighters and medics have an important role in stopping nursing home abuse
Pain while running EMS calls or sitting around the station is not normal and it can be treated with strength and flexibility exercises
Officials thanked Sutherland Springs EMS providers for helping ensure speedy treatment of the wounded
The Lee’s Summit Fire Department promoted Capt. Ben Hicks while he was 7,500 miles away serving in Qatar with the Missouri National Guard
Ryan Grimaldi was voted Hillsboro Firefighter of the Year in 2015 because of his diligence, hard work and positive attitude
Augusta Fire Chief Chris James brought the issue to city council to oust private EMS agency Gold Cross in a surprise presentation
Capt. Tonya Boyd, a 21-year veteran, will be the highest-ranking black woman in the department
Paramedics Hugh Devlin and Rick Weitsen, both firefighters in other communities, rushed to help after hearing the call about a burning house down the street
Officials said around five or six EMS providers and dispatchers were in the building at the time, but no one was injured
Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department’s shrinking volunteer base is forcing the fire department to end ambulance service at the start of 2018
Event at EMS World covered steps to avoid accidental fentanyl exposure during scene size-up, patient care and investigation
Don Lohr and his friend were on a fishing trip when the boat’s engine failed, leaving them stranded for 24 hours
An inter-town Capital Expenditure Grant from the state purchased tactical protective equipment to ensure the safety of first responders
The show, starring Connie Britton, will follow the high-intensity experiences of firefighters, EMS providers and police
The tank has two spotlights on top with a thermal-imager in the middle that allows the driver to navigate the roads safely, even with heavy rain or fog
Robby Brannon was a firefighter-EMT for 25 years before being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Kimberly Asaro said she was forced to quit after an aggressive Facebook post by a colleague made her feel unsafe
Fire and EMS agencies owe their crews, and the citizens they serve and protect, competent fire apparatus and ambulance driver/operators
A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home
Participating students will be EMT certified after spending a minimum of 48 hours in an ER and 60 hours in an ambulance
Officials said the death toll could rise as many of those who escaped have suffered extensive burns
Sonoma County residents called 911 in record numbers, reporting blocked roads and then increasingly calling with pleas to be rescued
The new standards will provide guidance on the tactical, legal and ethical use of unmanned aircraft systems
The report will include a detailed critique of the emergency response and other issues to identify lessons from the experience
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
Robert Marriott was counseling at a camp for burn survivors when he remembered George after hearing the story of his injury
Valley Regional Fire and EMS teamed up with the Fraternal Order of Police Christina Lodge 84 to help their brothers and sisters in Texas in time for Christmas
Steven Terry was a firefighter-paramedic for almost 25 years, as well as a 20-year veteran of the Army National Guard
The initial chaos requires quick, creative incident mitigation solutions, while recovery requires long-term planning
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