Fire-EMS
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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
The Highlander Fire Protection District will become the primary EMS provider for two communities in Floyd County
EMS crews used CyanoKits to treat some of the many victims of the Jefferson City house explosion
Mold, leaks and dripping sewage plague Bay City Department of Public Safety鈥檚 police and fire facilities
South Metro Fire Rescue crews faced a technical rescue at a Centennial construction site
The crash in Newport Beach left the engine sheared off from the SUV
Sedro-Woolley and Burlington fire departments will start a two-year community paramedicine program to provide specialized care for people they have seen most often on 911 calls
EMT Steven Walsh was a member of the Copake Rescue Squad and the A.B. Shaw Fire Company
Albany will charge over 30% more for ambulance transports in 2025 as well as bill facilities for extended ED wait times
Salem firefighters purchased 140 caps after several players were concussed at the beginning of the season
Three firefighters were among the injured when a Pompano Beach Fire Rescue ambulance and a lawn service truck collided
San Bernardino County firefighters used an aerial ladder and rope rescue system to rescue the woman after a passerby had heard her screams for help
The training with Owensboro Community & Technical College is based on the success of an an accelerated paramedic class done with AMR
Chief of Trauma Surgery Dr. Babak Sarani said D.C. is fortunate to have a fire and EMS service that is 鈥渁ggressive with the program鈥�
A gas leak is considered the likely cause of the explosion in Orion Township that was heard over a mile away
After the woman was arrested for starting a fire at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, she attempted to ignite another fire while in the back of a Davenport police cruiser
Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker鈥檚 arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
Clatsop County officials, working with Medix and fire districts, signed off on a plan to review EMS performance in several areas
Early blood transfusions in the field can drastically reduce mortality rates for trauma patients, the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management said
Rivian EV trucks staffed with paramedics will respond across the city and will not be based at any individual station
Video shows the single-engine plane crashing near the stands at the Pomona dragstrip
The former Thomaston chief entered an Alford plea in a felony sex crime case involving a 14-year-old girl, stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in 2003
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
An investigation is underway after residents called 911 and reported difficulty breathing
The Granby Police Department stated there were several hundred rounds of ammunition inside the burning vehicle
Louisville firefighters rescued several from inside the collapsed food coloring plant
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