EMS

The Firehouse.com EMS product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various EMS and firefighter supplies and equipment, including stretches, oxygen therapy, EMS bags and equipment, bodily fluid protection, AEDs, defibrillators, backboard and patient treatment options.
Trevor James
Technical Rescue

Photos: Frederick County, MD, Technical Rescue Team Stabilized Man after Fall

July 15, 2024
The man toppled off an overlook in Gambrill State Park and fell more than 50 feet down a steep embankment.
Photos courtesy of Baltimore County, MD, Fire Department
Photo by Lorri Gardner/Columbus Fire Public Information Office
EMS

Crozer Health, PA, EMT Violently Attacked by Patient High on PCP

July 1, 2024
EMT Jen McFalls-Smith, who was being strangled, credits her co-worker for saving her life.
Rural Oregon fire department to stop transferring patients to hospitals
EMS

The Dalles, OR, Fire Department to Halt Inter-Hospital Transports

June 28, 2024
Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Chief Bob Palmer said crews have been gone five to eight hours during transports, which strains the ranks.
NVFC
Careers & Education

NVFC Releases Guide for New Fire Service Families

June 27, 2024
The guide introduces family members to the basics of the volunteer fire service life and provides guidance for keeping family relationships strong.
Charlie Miller, Syracuse.com (TNS)
Operations & Training

"It was mayhem in the beginning," Syracuse, NY, Firefighter Says of Blast Scene

June 21, 2024
Syracuse firefighters said there were injured people everywhere, downed wires and a strong odor of natural gas.
EMS

Willoughby Hills, OH, Firefighter Prevents Ambulance Theft

June 17, 2024
Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Paladino jumped through the open driver's side window and subdued the thief.