Fire-based EMS
The fire-based EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service.
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
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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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A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated
St. Paul firefighters found the victim in the basement during a fire where three other occupants safely escaped
Technical rescue work in Baltimore County saved a seriously injured man who had fallen into a well
FDNY officials said the e-bike battery fire blocked the path of egress in the Brooklyn apartment building
The city’s fire/EMS system has saved one life saved for every 3 days of the program, showing promising results
The Sterling Fire Department is using a program that allows residents and business owners to provide critical information to enhance pre-planning
Firefighters assigned to Station 11 have responded to 599 overdoses compared to 36 structure fires through August of this year
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A hydrogen sulfide leak at a Pemex plant near Deer Park killed at least two workers and caused a shelter-in-place order for residents
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The IAFC Career Fire Chief of the Year details some of the innovative programs at the Colorado Springs Fire Department
Baxter International has temporarily closed its largest plant spurring hospitals and EMS to plan for IV shortages
The Alabama Fire College investigated the incident and found “a few minor changes” that Decatur Fire & Rescue officials need to address
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
A Decatur Fire & Rescue recruit school training video shows recruits facing a simulated injured patient inside a bathroom stall
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