/fire-ems Fire-EMS en-US Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:04:51 GMT /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ Discover how to use a pee color chart to monitor hydration status effectively. Learn what different urine colors indicate and how to respond to signs of dehydration Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:37:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ /fatal-incidents/bring-ladders-all-units-radio-calls-reveal-urgent-rescue-efforts-during-deadly-mass-assisted-living-fire Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:41:40 GMT /fatal-incidents/bring-ladders-all-units-radio-calls-reveal-urgent-rescue-efforts-during-deadly-mass-assisted-living-fire /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:26:08 GMT /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 /active-shooter/suspect-kills-2-women-in-ky-church-after-shooting-state-trooper A Kentucky state trooper was shot during a traffic stop before the suspect attacked Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two and wounding two others Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:45:33 GMT /active-shooter/suspect-kills-2-women-in-ky-church-after-shooting-state-trooper /community-paramedicine/ariz-citys-care-unit-reduces-police-involvement-in-crisis-calls Three years in, Flagstaff’s alternative response CARE Unit has decreased ER transports and police involvement in crisis calls Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT /community-paramedicine/ariz-citys-care-unit-reduces-police-involvement-in-crisis-calls /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/a-level-one-mass-casualty-incident-at-least-25-hospitalized-after-mass-ods-in-baltimore A suspected mass overdose in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood hospitalized at least 25 people, prompting a major emergency response and ongoing investigation Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:49:26 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/a-level-one-mass-casualty-incident-at-least-25-hospitalized-after-mass-ods-in-baltimore /fire-ems/n-m-city-committee-sides-with-mayor-overturns-council-backed-ambulance-staffing-rule An Albuquerque committee ruled in favor of Mayor Tim Keller’s plan to replace one paramedic with a basic EMT on ambulances, overturning a City Council-backed policy Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:46:00 GMT /fire-ems/n-m-city-committee-sides-with-mayor-overturns-council-backed-ambulance-staffing-rule /ems-management/n-c-fd-medic-partner-to-increase-ems-staffing-ambulances-and-reduce-non-emergency-calls Charlotte and MEDIC’s new agreement adds 50 EMTs and 10 ambulances in 2025-26 to improve emergency response and limit fire department involvement in non-urgent calls Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:38:40 GMT /ems-management/n-c-fd-medic-partner-to-increase-ems-staffing-ambulances-and-reduce-non-emergency-calls /rescue/31-workers-escape-collapse-in-massive-los-angeles-tunnel-project Thirty-one workers were safely rescued after a section of a $700 million Los Angeles tunnel project collapsed 400 feet underground, with no major injuries reported Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:29:01 GMT /rescue/31-workers-escape-collapse-in-massive-los-angeles-tunnel-project /whole-blood/neb-fd-launches-states-first-prehospital-whole-blood-transfusion-program Omaha launches Nebraska’s first prehospital blood transfusion program, enabling paramedics to treat severe blood loss before patients reach the hospital Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT /whole-blood/neb-fd-launches-states-first-prehospital-whole-blood-transfusion-program /fire-ems/chicago-mom-stabs-children-one-26-times-and-sets-home-on-fire A Chicago woman is accused of fatally stabbing her 4-year-old son, critically injuring his two siblings, and setting their home on fire, telling investigators the children were “possessed by the devil.” Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:18:23 GMT /fire-ems/chicago-mom-stabs-children-one-26-times-and-sets-home-on-fire /fire-ems/1-dead-9-hospitalized-after-ky-apartment-gas-leak One man died and at least nine others were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide, flammable gas and methane were found during a gas leak at a Lexington apartment complex Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT /fire-ems/1-dead-9-hospitalized-after-ky-apartment-gas-leak /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:04:51 GMT /search-and-rescue/heroic-rescue-stories-emerge-from-deadly-texas-floodwaters /ems-management/ind-county-officials-discuss-long-term-ems-options Floyd County officials are weighing the creation of a countywide EMS program as contracts with current providers run through 2026 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:01:27 GMT /ems-management/ind-county-officials-discuss-long-term-ems-options /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/pa-hospital-and-fd-launch-mobile-stroke-unit-for-faster-life-saving-treatment Jefferson Health's new Mobile Stroke Unit allows EMS crews to diagnose and begin treatment in the field Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/pa-hospital-and-fd-launch-mobile-stroke-unit-for-faster-life-saving-treatment /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/4-dead-14-wounded-in-chicago-drive-by-shooting A drive-by shooting in Chicago’s River North neighborhood left four dead and victims taken to Northwestern and John H. Stroger hospitals Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:18:58 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/4-dead-14-wounded-in-chicago-drive-by-shooting /heat-related-illness/nev-medics-respond-to-senior-community-after-storm-cuts-power A windstorm knocked out power to a Las Vegas retirement community, leaving 155 residents without air conditioning or elevator access Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:41:00 GMT /heat-related-illness/nev-medics-respond-to-senior-community-after-storm-cuts-power /vehicle-crashes/calif-bus-overturns-damages-railroad-tracks A bus crash in Lancaster, California, left one person in critical condition and damaged train tracks used by Union Pacific and Metrolink Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:25:47 GMT /vehicle-crashes/calif-bus-overturns-damages-railroad-tracks /fatal-incidents/cad-outage-confusion-highlighted-in-baltimore-in-custody-death-as-officers-call-for-medics A computer-aided dispatch system outage in Baltimore disrupted communication between police and fire officials, contributing to confusion during a 40-minute wait for medics Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:42:31 GMT /fatal-incidents/cad-outage-confusion-highlighted-in-baltimore-in-custody-death-as-officers-call-for-medics /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ Discover how to use a pee color chart to monitor hydration status effectively. Learn what different urine colors indicate and how to respond to signs of dehydration Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:37:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ /rescue/man-injured-falling-from-san-francisco-high-rise-onto-awning San Francisco firefighters rescued a young man who fell from a 13-story building onto an awning Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:08:15 GMT /rescue/man-injured-falling-from-san-francisco-high-rise-onto-awning /health-wellness/fdnys-calendar-of-heroes-returns-spotlighting-emts-paramedics-and-firefighters After a four-year hiatus, the FDNY’s iconic fundraising calendar is back, featuring 25 of the department’s fittest first responders, including a shirtless cover model and a tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/fdnys-calendar-of-heroes-returns-spotlighting-emts-paramedics-and-firefighters /pediatric-care/childrens-hospital-philadelphia-fire-department-team-up-to-strengthen-pediatric-emergency-training A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT /pediatric-care/childrens-hospital-philadelphia-fire-department-team-up-to-strengthen-pediatric-emergency-training /fire-ems/baltimore-fire-downgrades-some-als-units-due-to-staffing-shortage With more than 60 open paramedic and EMT positions, the city is piloting telemedicine and nurse diversion programs while preparing a new recruitment push Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:15:28 GMT /fire-ems/baltimore-fire-downgrades-some-als-units-due-to-staffing-shortage /legal/internal-audit-finds-alarming-lapses-in-kansas-city-ems-chest-pain-response A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:07:12 GMT /legal/internal-audit-finds-alarming-lapses-in-kansas-city-ems-chest-pain-response /fire-ems/ohio-fire-chief-urges-city-to-regulate-non-911-ems-providers-after-care-delays Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:43:27 GMT /fire-ems/ohio-fire-chief-urges-city-to-regulate-non-911-ems-providers-after-care-delays /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 /legal/internal-audit-finds-alarming-lapses-in-kansas-city-ems-chest-pain-response A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:07:12 GMT /legal/internal-audit-finds-alarming-lapses-in-kansas-city-ems-chest-pain-response /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