/fire-ems Fire-EMS en-US Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:40:25 GMT /whole-blood/insider-analysis-wisconsin-fd-leverages-community-blood-drives-to-launch-blood-program Facing national blood shortages, Kenosha Fire Department’s local donor model offers a sustainable solution for EMS agencies needing field-ready blood products. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:40:25 GMT /whole-blood/insider-analysis-wisconsin-fd-leverages-community-blood-drives-to-launch-blood-program /geriatric/articles/how-fire-ems-departments-can-better-serve-the-elderly-VuodRBbYUC31etk2/ It's easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:17:00 GMT /geriatric/articles/how-fire-ems-departments-can-better-serve-the-elderly-VuodRBbYUC31etk2/ /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews Discover how fire departments can prepare for natural disasters, support their teams and ensure operational continuity when their own communities are impacted. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:45:43 GMT /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews /whole-blood/insider-analysis-wisconsin-fd-leverages-community-blood-drives-to-launch-blood-program Facing national blood shortages, Kenosha Fire Department’s local donor model offers a sustainable solution for EMS agencies needing field-ready blood products. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:40:25 GMT /whole-blood/insider-analysis-wisconsin-fd-leverages-community-blood-drives-to-launch-blood-program /billing-and-administration/mich-fd-hits-900k-in-ambulance-revenue-eyes-1m-by-2026 With earnings nearly triple initial projections, Flint plans to reinvest ambulance revenue into a new public safety training facility and expand its EMS fleet Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:03:48 GMT /billing-and-administration/mich-fd-hits-900k-in-ambulance-revenue-eyes-1m-by-2026 /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/over-20-injured-in-nyc-boat-fire A drunk boater is facing charges after a 44-foot vessel caught fire near Hart Island, injuring 23 people Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:00:25 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/over-20-injured-in-nyc-boat-fire /protecting-ems-providers-violence/trump-sends-2-000-national-guard-troops-to-l-a-amid-violent-clashes-over-immigration-raids President Trump sends National Guard troops to Los Angeles after violent protests erupt over immigration raids and as tensions rise as federal agents clash with demonstrators and arrests surpass 100. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:55:37 GMT /protecting-ems-providers-violence/trump-sends-2-000-national-guard-troops-to-l-a-amid-violent-clashes-over-immigration-raids /fire-ems/calif-fd-set-to-launch-long-awaited-paramedic-program Richmond firefighters will soon offer advanced life support as the city moves to establish a paramedic program, aligning with other Contra Costa County departments and expanding emergency medical care capabilities Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT /fire-ems/calif-fd-set-to-launch-long-awaited-paramedic-program /geriatric/articles/how-fire-ems-departments-can-better-serve-the-elderly-VuodRBbYUC31etk2/ It's easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:17:00 GMT /geriatric/articles/how-fire-ems-departments-can-better-serve-the-elderly-VuodRBbYUC31etk2/ /legislation-funding/debate-has-maine-officials-delaying-funding-staffing-of-third-ambulance Waterville city councilors remain divided over funding a third ambulance, citing cost concerns and staffing strain Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:01:21 GMT /legislation-funding/debate-has-maine-officials-delaying-funding-staffing-of-third-ambulance /fire-ems/ala-fd-honors-emt-and-paramedic-for-their-dedication-to-ems Dothan officials recognized an EMT and paramedic for their outstanding service and compassion Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:51:29 GMT /fire-ems/ala-fd-honors-emt-and-paramedic-for-their-dedication-to-ems /incident-command/how-being-a-firefighter-paramedic-prepared-me-to-be-an-incident-commander Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:46:19 GMT /incident-command/how-being-a-firefighter-paramedic-prepared-me-to-be-an-incident-commander /legislation-funding/baltimore-fd-boosts-ems-funding-in-proposed-362m-budget-as-ot-costs-climb The proposed budget eliminates the EMS special fund, shifts $75M to the general fund and allocates $5.2M from opioid settlement money for contracted EMS services Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:50:54 GMT /legislation-funding/baltimore-fd-boosts-ems-funding-in-proposed-362m-budget-as-ot-costs-climb /mass-gathering/6-injured-in-makeshift-flamethrower-molotov-cocktail-attack-in-colo At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:27:42 GMT /mass-gathering/6-injured-in-makeshift-flamethrower-molotov-cocktail-attack-in-colo /ems-drones/cleveland-considers-deploying-drones-to-assess-fire-ems-calls Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive Fri, 30 May 2025 12:20:44 GMT /ems-drones/cleveland-considers-deploying-drones-to-assess-fire-ems-calls /billing-and-administration/calif-fire-district-seeks-25-hike-in-ems-transport-rates Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge Thu, 29 May 2025 15:16:29 GMT /billing-and-administration/calif-fire-district-seeks-25-hike-in-ems-transport-rates /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews Discover how fire departments can prepare for natural disasters, support their teams and ensure operational continuity when their own communities are impacted. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:45:43 GMT /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews /response-times/detroit-fd-launches-nurse-navigation-program-to-reduce-ems-response-times The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses Thu, 29 May 2025 13:10:08 GMT /response-times/detroit-fd-launches-nurse-navigation-program-to-reduce-ems-response-times /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/2-dead-nearly-40-injured-in-tenn-bus-crash A Greyhound bus traveling from Memphis to Nashville collided with another vehicle Wed, 28 May 2025 12:35:17 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/2-dead-nearly-40-injured-in-tenn-bus-crash /fire-ems/jet-fuel-all-over-the-place-plane-crashes-into-san-diego-neighborhood-setting-homes-on-fire A small plane crashed into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting about 15 homes and vehicles Thu, 22 May 2025 14:49:21 GMT /fire-ems/jet-fuel-all-over-the-place-plane-crashes-into-san-diego-neighborhood-setting-homes-on-fire /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch Wed, 21 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival /substance-abuse/calif-fire-captain-charged-in-narcotics-theft The San Jose captain is accused of stealing drugs from a fire station and faces multiple charges, as an audit reveals widespread tampering across city firehouses Wed, 21 May 2025 12:43:05 GMT /substance-abuse/calif-fire-captain-charged-in-narcotics-theft /iowa-family-sues-city-first-responders-ems-and-medical-directors-after-drug-error Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death Tue, 20 May 2025 14:31:21 GMT /iowa-family-sues-city-first-responders-ems-and-medical-directors-after-drug-error /ems-management/san-diego-officials-consider-in-house-ems-despite-private-service-success Despite profits from a partnership with Falck, city leaders plan a gradual shift to city-run EMS, starting with basic life support while evaluating a full takeover Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /ems-management/san-diego-officials-consider-in-house-ems-despite-private-service-success /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis Study warns Berks County, Pa., EMS faces underfunding, staffing gaps and aging rigs, risking 911 response delays and closure of two ambulance services. Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:32 GMT /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis /pediatric-care/kan-first-responders-honored-for-saving-baby-in-cardiac-emergency After responding to a call just blocks from their station, Wichita Fire Station 5 and Sedgwick County EMS resuscitated a newborn in distress Sun, 18 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /pediatric-care/kan-first-responders-honored-for-saving-baby-in-cardiac-emergency /terrorism/an-intentional-act-of-terrorism-1-dead-4-injured-in-explosion-at-calif-fertility-clinic Authorities say a fatal blast at a Palm Springs fertility clinic was an act of terrorism, with the suspect leaving online writings and attempting to record the attack Sun, 18 May 2025 12:50:55 GMT /terrorism/an-intentional-act-of-terrorism-1-dead-4-injured-in-explosion-at-calif-fertility-clinic /fire-ems/mass-first-responders-carrying-crisis-bags-for-children Worcester first responders are receiving 1,500 crisis bags filled with comfort items to help children cope after traumatic events Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /fire-ems/mass-first-responders-carrying-crisis-bags-for-children /ems-management/va-firefighters-recognized-for-work-in-ems Three Bristol firefighters have been honored by the Southwest Virginia Regional EMS Council, recognizing efforts from SWAT medic support to EMS training Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT /ems-management/va-firefighters-recognized-for-work-in-ems /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/plane-crashes-into-philadelphia-neighborhood-setting-several-fires The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, carrying a child patient, passenger and four crew members, crashed shortly after takeoff Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:36:03 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/plane-crashes-into-philadelphia-neighborhood-setting-several-fires /ems-training-and-education/ala-fire-chief-addresses-inappropriate-ems-training-scenario A Decatur Fire & Rescue recruit school training video shows recruits facing a simulated injured patient inside a bathroom stall Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:05:17 GMT /ems-training-and-education/ala-fire-chief-addresses-inappropriate-ems-training-scenario /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/this-is-evil-authorities-find-multiple-improvised-explosives-inside-truck-in-new-orleans-attack The attack killed 14 people, including an 18-year-old who had ambitions of becoming a nurse; authorities initially put the death toll at 15, which included the suspect Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:10:19 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/this-is-evil-authorities-find-multiple-improvised-explosives-inside-truck-in-new-orleans-attack /fatal-incidents/we-dont-believe-there-are-any-survivors-rescuers-find-debris-from-american-airlines-plane-crash First responders have recovered at least 28 bodies from the Potomac River after the midair collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:25:03 GMT /fatal-incidents/we-dont-believe-there-are-any-survivors-rescuers-find-debris-from-american-airlines-plane-crash /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville's fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:35 GMT /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance