Fire-EMS
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In addition to the ABCDs, fire apparatus need to carry Class K extinguishers for residential and commercial response
When researchers studied severely obese firefighters and its effect on their health and safety, the results were alarming
Successful substance abuse treatment requires evidence-based practices, individualized care and program components tailored to unique needs of EMTs and paramedics
A survey of more than 4,000 responders found that 6.6 percent had attempted suicide, which is more than 10 times the rate in the general population
Firefighters helped them out of the vehicle that was turned on its side in the water
Firefighters and EMTs worked for more than an hour to saw down the 4-foot-long, 2-inch-wide branch
EMTs purchased life jackets that will be at local boat, canoe and kayak areas for free public use
After responding to a fatal crash, Elizabeth Taylor wanted to make sure the family was OK
Trainees are able to treat the patient the same way they’d treat a real patient and hone decision-making skills in life-and-death situations
Twenty-five high school students visited the museum thanks to local fire, police and EMS union members
Richard Rojas, 26, has been charged with murder and 20 counts of attempted murder
Footage captured by drivers showed fires blazing and thick black smoke wafting into the air
Jared Thorpe was running errands when his scanner alerted him about two people trapped in a burning house
EMS providers were sent to the school after the children got chemicals on them
When responders arrived at the scene, they could hear people crying for help in the rubble
The legislation would give departments the ability to charge, but not mandate a fee
Tianna Hollinside was taken to the hospital after paramedics performed CPR
The #BlufftonHeartsMatter campaign aims to place 30 AEDs in the town to create a safer community
One child and one adult were flown to trauma centers; others were taken to hospitals by ambulance
Surveillance video from a nearby business shows the moment of impact and then a huge fireball
After the explosion, the man grabbed his cellphone but was unable to dial due to his injuries
Recruits are educated about mental health from day one and the department is increasing its resource list for employees
The train, with 70 passengers on board, went off the rails and crashed through a house
The firefighter was stabbed in the upper torso; another woman was also stabbed
Floor “dropping is just a sickening feeling” for firefighter-paramedic rescued by two other firefighters
The bus swerved to avoid an accident on an interstate, drove over a guardrail and down a steep embankment
Officials said the 89-year-old man may have suffered a medical incident right before the crash
Throughout the reunion event, fire officials stressed the importance of everyone learning CPR
New discoveries in the relationship between a person’s genetic makeup and their chances of developing PTSD holds promise for firefighter health
The selection of one trauma center over another should not be the basis for making operational changes
The paramedic’s niece, her husband and baby were at home when the fire broke out; they all escaped unharmed
Nicole Mittendorff’s mother said developing tough skin is not a firefighter’s job
James “Dewon” Wells, 52, was found at home by his wife; he was unresponsive and not breathing
