AL Requires ‘Invisible Disabilities’ Training for Firefighters
A new Alabama law mandates first responders undergo sensory-inclusive training to better assist individuals with invisible disabilities.
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Firefighting Basics: Industrial Responses
Mark van der Feyst presents a refresher for what local fire departments ought to know before deploying to assist in incidents at industrial sites.
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.
Medix Ambulances Broadens Dealer Network to Better Serve Midwest EMS and Fire Departments
Everest Emergency Vehicles expands Medix’s reach, delivering top-notch service to first responders in Minnesota and North Dakota.
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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.
One Dead, Four Taken to Hospital After Unexplained Odor at Denver Home
One person died and four others were taken to a hospital after residents at a Denver home reported an unexplained odor and difficulty breathing.
Medix Specialty Vehicles Deepens Commitment to First Responders in UT
Republic EVS expand their partnership with Medix Ambulances to support EMS/fire services seeking high-value, quick-delivery ambulances within Utah.
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.
Perspectives on Leadership: Aggressive EMS Operations
Host Steve Shaw talks with Stephen Wilcox from The Colony (TX) Fire Department about his role and what it means to have aggressive EMS operations.
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.
