Fire-EMS
The Fire-EMS topic deals with the range of issues facing EMTs and paramedics in the fire service. Use this page to find news and tips on survivability, ambulance safety, emergency medical response and medical operations.
EMS providers are more susceptible to sleep disorders and their inherent dangers and health implications
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there鈥檚 plenty of room to grow
An SUV crashed into a Manalapan home, causing a fire that destroyed part of the house
Farmington Hills police officers arrived to find fire showing from the house and reports of people trapped inside
Boston EMS reported that four people were transported to the hospital鈥攖wo of them in critical condition鈥攚hile two others received treatment at the scene
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Puyallup police and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue filed by a woman who was misdiagnosed with DUI but was later found to have suffered a massive stroke
One patient suffered burns to 90% of his body in the early-morning apartment explosion
Carroll County鈥檚 Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
As Ann Arbor prepares to rebuild Fire Station 4, an ambulance shuffle between stations aims to maintain emergency coverage during the 14-month project
Sharon McDonough oversaw the successful launch of the 311 system, connecting Tucson residents to essential city services
A tree worker suspended 47 feet in the air suffered a broken arm and blood loss after a falling piece of the tree kicked back during chainsaw work
With fires now just 4% of incidents, San Jose has shifted toward fees for EMS through Prop 26, which enabled cost recovery for medical care and transport
FDNY fire and EMS personnel had to breach walls to access and rescue the trapped worker
The Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Company stated that the township supervisors dissolved the ambulance service due to a shortage of EMTs
The Calendar of Heroes returns in 2026 with a fresh focus on fitness, diversity and fundraising featuring the department鈥檚 firefighters, EMTs and paramedics after a three-year hiatus
National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health
AMR officials raised concerns at a Harrisburg city council meeting, claiming calls meant for their ALS teams are being improperly routed to the fire department鈥檚 BLS units
When Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Karl Tsen was ordered into quarantine mid-date at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Kristy Sloan barely knew each other 鈥� two weeks later, they were inseparable
Modesto Fire Department dispatched multiple units following a rescue call, which was upgraded to a technical rescue
Records show the chief performed intubation and administered IVs, while unlicensed, while his son conducted CPR and ventilation without a valid EMT license
A firefighter suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while on the roof of a building during a two-alarm fire in Brooklyn
17 people suffered minor injuries when a bus crashed into a tractor-trailer while exiting I-84 in Jefferson Township
A man suffered burns to his face, neck, chest, and arms before officers extinguished the flames
A fire broke out at Club Pulse in Kocani, reportedly ignited by a pyrotechnics display during a concert at the longtime venue, which was converted from a carpet warehouse
Ascension All Saints Hospital recognized Racine Fire Department paramedics and medical staff for their swift response in treating a stroke patient
Photos and videos posted by news outlets showed passengers standing on a plane鈥檚 wing as smoke surrounded the aircraft
Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as discussions continue on sustainable emergency medical solutions
A worker was hospitalized after a container of muriatic acid was improperly discarded with household trash, releasing hazardous fumes when compacted
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