Firefighters
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
“For person after person, it was the firefighters over and over again trying to be helpful in some way,” Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley recalls of members’ support for the community
Through her song, “My Hero’s Prayer,” Beth Krah shares a message of faith and hope — a reminder to those on the frontlines that they are seen, valued and never alone
The ambulance was transporting a patient with major injuries at the time, along with three firefighter and two AMR paramedics.
Scott DeVault, an EMT at Medix Ambulance Services, wanted to relieve his friend and fellow EMT Bob Gillman of the financial stress after his cancer diagnosis
Sen. Rand Paul’s amendment would offset the costs of compensation by cutting other programs, including Medicaid
The crash required firefighters and emergency medics from around the county, as well as four REACH and CAL STAR air ambulances, to help with the injured
The agent, who has not been identified, was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition
After being a victim of bullying, Emily began making thank you cards to law-enforcement agencies, corrections, EMS, firefighters and the military
Lawmakers reached a deal in May with firefighters and police officers to provide PTSD benefits up to one year, but the deal excludes EMTs
Volunteer fire department president signed grant application for chest compression device that later saved his life
Nick Aldinger, 36, passed away after battling complications from current medical issues
The city has lost so many fire dispatchers that it can no longer fully provide fire dispatch services to itself or its neighbors
First responders are investigating the explosion and report multiple injuries
April Manyon, a former competitive bodybuilder, plans to donate a portion of the prize money to organizations aiming to help first responders
Maplewood first responders teamed up to create the program in response to the escalating mental health crisis
LAPD officials said the ambulance was traveling at normal speed without emergency lights
Rob Whitney, a fellow firefighter and experienced mountain runner, is helping prepare Schultz for Mount Marathon, the punishing and often perilous July 4 race
Springville Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Jared Echols died while participating in an off-site training exercise
EMSSTAT paramedics serve as Norman, Moore and Goldsby’s first medical responders and have earned the American Heart Association’s highest level of recognition every year since 2015
A procession was held overnight in Milwaukee as the firefighter’s body was brought to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office
Kyle Joseph Compton, 23, was killed in a crash after his car veered off the road and he struck several trees
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With violence against paramedics and fire-rescue personnel becoming more frequent, training must include simulations of responding to “everyday” calls gone wrong
EMS providers are more than personal space invaders. The connections we form with the patient can be the key to creating an environment of healing
First responders believe mental health is as important as physical health, but feel that there are repercussions for seeking help
Garth Goodwin plans to donate the proceeds from a charity golf tournament in his name to first responder Rory Barros, who lost his leg after being hit by a drunk driver on duty
Paramedics are trying a new approach by working close to firefighters to keep them safe while they battle blazes across Ontario
Consider incorporating this diagnostic tool into firefighter physicals to support early diagnosis and intervention that can save lives
Record-setting number of climbers raises $110,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at 2017 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Green Bay
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed while responding to a medical call in January
Gradually increasing the volume of alarm tones will reduce fatigue, tachycardia and potentially long-term physical and psychological disorders
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