Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands
FDNY
Lt. Nelson Seto called 911 reporting breathing trouble, but EMTs left when he didn’t answer the door; hours later, he was found dead
11 departments received state grants to help with fire and EMS operations
Complacency can creep in after routine calls, but true emergencies don’t wait
How Columbus (Georgia) Fire and EMS’s work with a local school district resulted in multiple benefits for the community
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact care
An off-duty firefighter suddenly collapsed during basketball practice with other firefighters
Virginia Beach salaries are 5 to 10% below the comparable market average
The Paoli Fire Company had been studying the need for an EMS substation and took advantage of a roadway project to start the service
The boyfriend allegedly left the scene but was found just after he crashed head-on with one of the Orangeburg fire engines heading to the scene
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a White Paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
As a fire engulfed her home, she made a desperate 911 call: “Oh God, I can’t get up and can’t breathe. Hurry up.”
The Richlands firefighter/EMT was on his way home from paramedic class when he was involved in an MVC
Fire and EMS professionals must go beyond the “how” to understand the “why” of every technique and tool in our arsenal
Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of your fire department, EMS crew or community paramedicine program
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
FDNY
FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
A Volusia County firefighter made a daring leap onto a runaway boat to rescue an unconscious man as the vessel spun out of control on a lake near De Leon Springs
Firefighters used a bandsaw to cut parts of the wrought iron fence before handing the teen to EMS
San Bernardino’s increased staffing of four firefighters per truck plus an added medic squad proved crucial in the swift rescue of a young girl trapped in a burning home
Authorities say the fire captain used his role as an EMT instructor to inappropriately touch students under the guise of medical assessments
Use SAMPLE history to assess the patient’s complaint and make treatment decisions
Extrication
The Chattanooga Fire Department said they heard from departments across the country “that they will be using this incident for training purposes because of its uniqueness”
One worker had been critically injured after coming in contact with a high-voltage power line while at the top of the tower in Burleson
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
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