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.
Here’s a look at what to do when an ice rescue victim cannot be seen from the surface
Hypothermia death of a Minn. teen is an unimaginable tragedy, but a breach is not enough for a finding of negligence
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed on a medical call; Adams worked at the same department as his fiancée
For opioid toxicity to occur the drug must enter the blood and brain from the environment
The El Paso Fire Department water rescue team recovered the bodies of a teenage boy and girl and an adult woman
Firefighter-paramedics gave Steve Sawatzky CPR for nearly an hour while waiting for an ambulance at a company outing
The annual tribute began by reading the names of 531 firefighters, paramedics and police officers the group has honored in 10 years
Here’s how to live your best EMS life, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
Todd Middendorf, described as a “cornerstone” of the department, died unexpectedly while on vacation
The truck’s driver was arrested and all 28 survivors were taken to hospitals, where 20 were in extremely critical or serious condition
Firefighters should assume carcinogens are present during suppression and overhaul activities and take appropriate actions during and after the incident
“It is the youngest suspected OD we’ve had in the city ever,” Christopher Hickey of Manchester Fire Department said
Crews were responding to a cardiac arrest call when the incident occurred
Battalion Chief Todd Middendorf, 46, was a member of the Carpentersville Fire Department for 23 years
Nurtured connections in the grant funding organizations are advocates for fire and EMS proposals
Make your grant application stand out from the pack and secure foundation funding for your EMS organization or fire department
Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. David Jenkins said the blaze at the Marco Polo apartments spread from at least up to the 28th floor and hit several units
After the crash, the two responders inspected the vehicles and began treating the other driver
Rescue crews punched through a wall and debris to save the woman who was trapped underneath debris in her apartment
One of the victims wasn’t discovered until authorities were clearing the wreckage
One recommendation is to consider eliminating one of St. Paul’s three fire-rescue squads in order to reallocate staff to ambulances
A trooper doused the flames with her fire extinguisher to allow the passengers out of the car
Firefighters tried to put out the fire at the main crash site but withdrew after an explosion forced them back
Public safety personnel and citizens joined together to show the special relationship that exists with the between responders and the citizens they serve
Clarence Wilburn II’s disease was thought to be a result of breathing the dust, smoke and ash at Ground Zero
Training civilians in lifesaving care of family, friends and neighbors can increase a community’s resilience to tornadoes, hurricanes and other natural disasters
William An thanked everyone who helped save him after being shot while responding to a call
Matthew Bashaw, 27, was vacationing with friends at the Colorado River in Arizona when he died
Ben Schultz will go to a Colorado hospital that specializes in spinal cord and brain injuries
The 47-minute clip shows smoke and dust rising from the craft as it spins down the runway then zooms in as passengers slide down emergency chutes
Fresno fire investigator Don MacAlpine said his unit is going after sellers who advertise illegal fireworks
Fire crews initiated a full water rescue, sending a boat and helicopter as well as ground crews to the scene
Tim Cernohous was saved by Paul Gucinski when he collapsed during a half marathon