/fire-ems Fire-EMS en-US Mon, 06 May 2024 19:44:35 GMT /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ Here's an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic Mon, 06 May 2024 19:44:35 GMT /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ /ems-products/off-duty/articles/5-things-to-know-about-ems-chaplains-iridPSd6SyGt4AnR/ Here's an overview of what EMS chaplains do and how you can become one Wed, 01 May 2024 17:38:56 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/articles/5-things-to-know-about-ems-chaplains-iridPSd6SyGt4AnR/ /gear-gadgets/our-favorite-fdic-2024-products-you-can-buy-today Find everything from firefighting drones, to decon wipes and tactical training kits Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:48:13 GMT /gear-gadgets/our-favorite-fdic-2024-products-you-can-buy-today /fatal-incidents/ind-construction-worker-killed-in-trench-collapse The victim was installing a water pipe in Noblesville when sides of the trench collapsed Fri, 17 May 2024 10:39:03 GMT /fatal-incidents/ind-construction-worker-killed-in-trench-collapse /labor-issues/people-will-die-waiting-for-an-ambulance-md-county-ems-faces-2m-budget-cut-layoffs Firefighters union in Allegany County fights against proposed cuts, layoffs as volunteer ambulance service sets to close Fri, 17 May 2024 10:03:29 GMT /labor-issues/people-will-die-waiting-for-an-ambulance-md-county-ems-faces-2m-budget-cut-layoffs /rescue/conn-man-rescued-after-feet-become-trapped-in-mall-escalator First responders in Waterford were initially dispatched for a person injured in a fall Thu, 16 May 2024 13:12:22 GMT /rescue/conn-man-rescued-after-feet-become-trapped-in-mall-escalator /fire-ems/ore-selfie-seeker-electrocuted-falls-40-feet-from-utility-tower Portland Fire Rescue said the person survived after possibly coming in contact with a 57,000-volt power line Thu, 16 May 2024 12:59:27 GMT /fire-ems/ore-selfie-seeker-electrocuted-falls-40-feet-from-utility-tower /burns/4-burned-in-flash-fire-at-n-h-hibachi-restaurant Salem firefighters were alerted to an explosion and fire at the Tomo Japanese Steakhouse Wed, 15 May 2024 19:23:34 GMT /burns/4-burned-in-flash-fire-at-n-h-hibachi-restaurant /fire-ems/mich-fd-launches-ambulance-service-to-reduce-response-times The Flint Fire Department ambulance is funded by opioid settlement dollars instead of tax dollars Wed, 15 May 2024 14:33:40 GMT /fire-ems/mich-fd-launches-ambulance-service-to-reduce-response-times /rescue/watch-kan-worker-rescued-from-trench-collapse Overland Park firefighters faced a worker buried up to his waist 15 feet below the ground Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:41 GMT /rescue/watch-kan-worker-rescued-from-trench-collapse /ems-management/wis-official-presents-plan-to-split-fire-ems-into-separate-organizations Waterford administrator offered a plan to create a new EMS department as part of a larger reorganization Tue, 14 May 2024 12:04:51 GMT /ems-management/wis-official-presents-plan-to-split-fire-ems-into-separate-organizations /fire-ems/colo-fd-presents-plan-to-take-over-ems-from-amr The Colorado Springs Fire Department plan would end the 40-year partnership between the city and AMR Mon, 13 May 2024 14:57:19 GMT /fire-ems/colo-fd-presents-plan-to-take-over-ems-from-amr /cardiac-care/texas-paramedics-save-aspiring-firefighter-in-cardiac-arrest-during-training An 18-year-old Allen High School graduate collapsed while participating in a citizen's fire academy training Mon, 13 May 2024 13:33:50 GMT /cardiac-care/texas-paramedics-save-aspiring-firefighter-in-cardiac-arrest-during-training /ems-week/wis-emts-looks-back-on-50-years-of-service Larry Ganske and Kris Kruckman look at what has changed in EMS since they started Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /ems-week/wis-emts-looks-back-on-50-years-of-service /mental-health/im-definitely-not-a-quitter-kate-smith-on-ems-and-obstacle-racing-as-an-amputee Listen to her extraordinary story of overcoming personal trauma and how obstacle course racing has helped her in her EMS career Thu, 09 May 2024 17:14:22 GMT /mental-health/im-definitely-not-a-quitter-kate-smith-on-ems-and-obstacle-racing-as-an-amputee /investigation/ohio-assistant-fire-chief-demoted-after-medics-mistakenly-declare-patient-dead The investigation determined the Springfield Township assistant chief did not adequately investigate the incident Thu, 09 May 2024 15:40:43 GMT /investigation/ohio-assistant-fire-chief-demoted-after-medics-mistakenly-declare-patient-dead /ems-management/san-diego-fd-reconsiders-ambulance-service-models Fire Chief Colin Stowell to start a review comparing the current system with in-house or hybrid EMS service Thu, 09 May 2024 13:20:44 GMT /ems-management/san-diego-fd-reconsiders-ambulance-service-models /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ Here's an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic Mon, 06 May 2024 19:44:35 GMT /naloxone/articles/5-things-to-know-about-naloxone-k3HDSOWAX6m8RsDs/ /rescue/trespassers-rescued-from-inside-abandoned-colo-missile-silo One teen was critically injured after falling 30 feet inside the intercontinental ballistic missile silo in Arapahoe County Mon, 06 May 2024 15:10:19 GMT /rescue/trespassers-rescued-from-inside-abandoned-colo-missile-silo /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments /rescue/calif-prison-firefighters-help-save-10-year-old-in-cardiac-arrest An engine from Chuckawalla Valley State Prison/Ironwood State Prison Fire Station, staffed with two incarcerated firefighters, responded to a child’s cardiac arrest call Sat, 04 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT /rescue/calif-prison-firefighters-help-save-10-year-old-in-cardiac-arrest /ems-products/off-duty/articles/5-things-to-know-about-ems-chaplains-iridPSd6SyGt4AnR/ Here's an overview of what EMS chaplains do and how you can become one Wed, 01 May 2024 17:38:56 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/articles/5-things-to-know-about-ems-chaplains-iridPSd6SyGt4AnR/ /fire-ems/texas-city-considers-dropping-medstar-switching-to-fire-based-ems Officials in Fort Worth recommended a fire-based EMS system as the solution to overhaul the city's EMS Wed, 01 May 2024 14:53:29 GMT /fire-ems/texas-city-considers-dropping-medstar-switching-to-fire-based-ems /911-misuse/minn-fd-works-to-reduce-911-calls-connect-patients-with-resources The Albert Lea Fire Rescue community risk reduction program provides follow-up with EMS patients and has the interest of other agencies Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:13:54 GMT /911-misuse/minn-fd-works-to-reduce-911-calls-connect-patients-with-resources /fire/passengers-injured-in-indianapolis-bus-fire The driver and three passengers were able to escape as flames overtook the bus Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:44 GMT /fire/passengers-injured-in-indianapolis-bus-fire /politics/ind-county-officials-remain-divided-on-ems-options Floyd County officials unable to agree on EMS coverage as ambulance contract expires soon Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:09:38 GMT /politics/ind-county-officials-remain-divided-on-ems-options /good-samaritan/video-minn-good-samaritans-first-responders-save-driver-in-burning-car Sam Orbovich was unconscious, trapped in his burning car on I-94 in St. Paul Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:02:05 GMT /good-samaritan/video-minn-good-samaritans-first-responders-save-driver-in-burning-car /billing/n-y-fds-ambulance-service-revenue-nearly-matches-start-up-operating-costs The Lockport Fire Department has a revenue amount of $800K compared to $872K spent to start the ambulance service Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:24:25 GMT /billing/n-y-fds-ambulance-service-revenue-nearly-matches-start-up-operating-costs /calif-public-safety-department-receives-new-paramedics Sunnyvale has relied on AMR for paramedic service since February Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:13:07 GMT /calif-public-safety-department-receives-new-paramedics /ems-management/wis-official-presents-plan-to-split-fire-ems-into-separate-organizations Waterford administrator offered a plan to create a new EMS department as part of a larger reorganization Tue, 14 May 2024 12:04:51 GMT /ems-management/wis-official-presents-plan-to-split-fire-ems-into-separate-organizations /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /public-relations/536-pound-wash-man-questions-why-fd-cant-take-him-to-doctors-appointments /rescue/trespassers-rescued-from-inside-abandoned-colo-missile-silo One teen was critically injured after falling 30 feet inside the intercontinental ballistic missile silo in Arapahoe County Mon, 06 May 2024 15:10:19 GMT /rescue/trespassers-rescued-from-inside-abandoned-colo-missile-silo /fire-ems/mich-fd-launches-ambulance-service-to-reduce-response-times The Flint Fire Department ambulance is funded by opioid settlement dollars instead of tax dollars Wed, 15 May 2024 14:33:40 GMT /fire-ems/mich-fd-launches-ambulance-service-to-reduce-response-times /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/ Paramedic training is intense and rigorous, but the rewards of serving others can be tremendous Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:16:28 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/