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’s plenty of room to grow
The Calendar of Heroes returns in 2026 with a fresh focus on fitness, diversity and fundraising featuring the department’s 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’s 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 — 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’s 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
The Lewes Fire Department has warned that without more funding, it will be forced to dissolve EMS in 2025, citing rising emergency calls, staffing costs and financial deficits
A transformer fire triggered by a construction accident at a Denver retirement community forced dozens of residents to evacuate, with eight hospitalized
As volunteer shortages and financial struggles force ambulance services to shut down in Wyoming County, officials scramble for solutions
A single-engine plane crashed in a retirement community parking lot, bursting into flames, but all five aboard survived
First responders in Orangeburg County lowered a rescuer using a tripod and rope system to lift the victim, decontaminated her and transferred her to EMS for evaluation
Kokomo firefighters, an Ascension St. Vincent paramedic and EMT were reunited with their patient
After a life-threatening health scare, Kevin Schutt found a new purpose by joining the Galveston Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT and firefighter.
Naperville’s CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls
After being removed from the building, the man punched one Paterson firefighter/EMT, kneed another and fled the scene
The Birmingham Crime Commission is advocating for the expansion of the fire department’s whole blood program, which has saved over 90 lives since its launch
The Sandy Springs program will be combined with a telehealth program to reduce the strain on emergency departments
Volunteer firefighters began providing regular EMS care in small towns like Colona when ambulance tax funding fell short and volunteer numbers dwindled
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