Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
Rivian EV trucks staffed with paramedics will respond across the city and will not be based at any individual station
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Over a million pounds of timber collapsed, killing 12 and injuring dozens ahead of the Texas A&M University and University of Texas football game
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
Technical rescue work in Louisville saved a worker trapped 10 to 12 feet below ground at a demolition site
The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
Confidence can only be obtained through realistic MCI drills that truly test the system
How small or rural fire departments can plan and train for MCIs
Real-world case studies from EMS Lawyer Doug Wolfberg reveal critical takeaways for EMS providers working alongside law enforcement
Residents have been urged to shelter in place after an explosion ripped through a business in Louisville
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts
Helmet-cam video shows a Granbury firefighter rescuing a child from the second floor of a burning apartment
Charles Erickson joined the department when he was 16 and then became an EMT because there were only a few in the area
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The priorities we address or fail to address in those first few moments guide the direction of the scene for the duration of the call
El Paso County officials have relied on hazmat technicians to deal with suspicious ballots and ballots covered with urine and blood
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Fire are at odds over firefighters taking over patient transports and rescues
Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene
The Ford City Ambulance director said the employee was fired immediately and resigned from his position as a fire chief
Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
“Our first responders are everyday heroes, and we are so grateful for their service,” President Joe Biden said
Firefighters were battling a blaze when a tree limb fell and struck one of them, leaving the firefighter in serious to critical condition
Authorities have detained a person of interest in the fatal Los Angeles County fire
Four firefighters were injured as “fire rapidly intensified” and led to a mayday situation in Elsmere
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
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