Report: Fire Inspection Failed to Catch NY School’s Missing Carbon Monoxide Detector
Firefighters chanced upon a carbon monoxide leak in the same school’s kitchen while tending to a custodian found dead in the building.
Fire EMS
Although fighting fires will always be among the top duties of the fire service, one of the major focuses of firefighters is providing emergency medical care. Whether as EMTs or paramedics, firefighters are there to respond to the immediate medical needs of the community, including as part of community risk reduction efforts.
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Driver Rams New Year’s Revelers in New Orleans; Death Toll Rises to 15
A vehicle raced into a crowd of New Orleans revelers early on New Year's Day, killing 15 people and injuring many others.
Five Dead, More Than 200 Injured in Attack on Christmas Market in Germany
A man intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people, including a small child, and wounding at least 200…
Sacramento (CA) Firefighters Save Premature Baby Born on Highway
A baby born prematurely on the side of Highway 99 in South Sacramento is now thriving at home just in time for the holidays.
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Five Injured in Fiery Cape Cod Crash
Five people were injured, including two people who had to be taken to the hospital by helicopter, in a fiery crash in Harwich.
Emergencies Mean Service
Starting an IV line is totally different than stretching a hoseline, but we must have the same pride and professionalism in both duties.
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Medix Ambulances Enhances Emergency Services Reach in AL, FL with Strengthened Dealer Network
Medix Specialty Vehicles teams up with Southwest Ambulance Sales to offer its service and support to EMS providers in Alabama and Florida.
Paterson (NJ) Firefighters Save Infant Girl from Choking
Paterson firefighters saved the life of an infant who was brought into fire headquarters choking this week, fire department officials said.
Storm Batters Northwest U.S.; One Dead
A woman died Tuesday night when a large tree fell on a homeless encampment in Washington, South County Fire said.
Driver Hits Crowd at Sports Center in China; 35 Dead
A driver killed 35 people and severely injured another 43 when he deliberately rammed his car into people exercising at a sports center in Zhuhai.
Two Injured After Explosion at CA Courthouse
Salvador HernandezLos Angeles Times(TNS) LOS ANGELES — Two people were injured and one person was detained after a reported explosion at a courthouse in Santa…
Two Hospitalized After Being Swarmed by Bees in TX
Two people were hospitalized after being swarmed by bees in a North Richland Hills neighborhood, police said.
Baltimore Firefighters Respond to Up to 6,000 Opioid Overdoses a Year, Fire Official Testifies
The Baltimore City Fire Department says the opioid crisis has strained its resources, leading to longer response times to emergencies.
Bloomington (IL) Fire Department Near Full Staff Due to New Licensure Program
One of the biggest barriers to recruitment was the need for applicants to have a state-issued paramedic license before being hired.
