Disaster Management
Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
MCHD EMS shares lessons learned in flexibility and preparedness from the winter storm that doubled call volumes and sidelined hospitals in Texas
Multiple vehicles fell into the river after an embankment gave way at the Painstville City Garage
5 Texas EMS medical directors recount the operational and 911 triage challenges recent weather posed as power outages afflicted the region
MedStar鈥檚 Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO鈥檚 Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS鈥檚 role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup
Acadian crews in Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee faced operational challenges including stations without power and stranded rigs
The UPMC Susquehanna special response vehicle was used for the first time Monday to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
Austin EMS Association President Selena Xie posted a letter on social media describing the 鈥渉umanitarian crisis鈥� she witnessed on the job
The NHTSA Office of EMS Offers Just in Time Training Resources for EMS providers playing key roles in community COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The Cabell County ambulance crew was transporting a patient when the incident occurred
MedStar Paramedic Trey McDaniel was injured when his 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser went airborne during the crash, but still aided other victims
Two Coconino County Sheriff鈥檚 Office volunteers and a Flagstaff Fire Department paramedic stayed with the hiker until a helicopter rescue could be completed in the morning
Cole Turner cradled the patient in a warming blanket while sitting in the back of a vehicle surrounded by snow
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
JPS Hospital EMT Jesse Robinson, a former Oklahoma State football player, fractured his vertebrae in the crash but stayed at the scene to assist others
Fire and EMS agencies in central Texas have seen emergency call volumes skyrocket amidst hazardous conditions, road closures and power outages
Fire/EMS and law enforcement personnel worked together to bring the organs and doctors to Cincinnati Children鈥檚 Hospital amid gridlocked traffic
Eastchester (N.Y.) EMS showed the crystal-clear reflection of its vehicles on the road after a snowstorm, warning residents to watch out for pockets of ice
Fire/EMS officials called in a team of surgeons to perform the rare field amputation after a tree fell on the victim鈥檚 house, trapping his leg
Police said the snow-covered ground gave out underneath the New Gloucester Ambulance rig
The collision at an intersection caused the ambulance to drive into a snow embankment
First responders need to train for prolonged patient care for the calls when ambulances are delayed or unavailable
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing amidst the destruction caused by the storm
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
Austin-Travis County EMS shared a photo of its rigs dusted with white after a wintery week in Central Texas
Fire officials say the call to assist hospitals is the first time the system has been used for something other than a major wildfire
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in 鈥渕edical emergencies,鈥� per DC police
EMS providers have been advised to cut back on their use of oxygen and focus on patients who have a greater chance of surviving
Team Rubicon has participated in testing and vaccination efforts, and providing some relief to overwhelmed hospital staff
The Limon Area Fire Protection District rig was heavily damaged but no injuries were reported in the crash
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