Disaster Management
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Greene County EM Coordinator David Lancaster said gas stations and the community have been supportive in prioritizing first responders
Every day is a good day to understand the impact of climate change, reduce our emissions and self-treat our stress with a dose of nature
An Illinois service partnered with the health department to vaccinate vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, nursing homes, jails and congregate living facilities
Investigators found that I-35W was treated for ice 44 hours before the crash
Acadian Paramedic Heather Waites and EMT Ryan Wilkenfeld were recently awarded for their actions after witnessing the crash
The Acadian Ambulance crew was transporting a patient when the vehicle rolled over into icy water in front of them
First responders performed dozens of swift water rescues following record rainfall in the Nashville area
Mohawk Ambulance Service EMT Jesse Strader, who is also a volunteer firefighter, spotted the fire from his ambulance
Our co-hosts discuss the mounting obstacles for EMS during the unprecedented winter weather with Chief Rodriguez and how they are preparing for the future
Several people were extricated from damaged homes as first responders conducted extensive search and rescue efforts
The crewmember who was driving the ambulance and two others in the rig were transported
Casper (Wyo.) Fire-EMS Department members highlighted how residents have helped first responders and neighbors during a historic storm
Very little in a university setting follows a strict top-down approach
Denver Fire Capt. Greg Pixley said first responders didn鈥檛 even have to ask for help before the good Samaritans began clearing a path
The EMTs alerted fire crews and began to evacuate residents
Firefighters struggled to maneuver apparatus and calls were made to deliver sand and kitty litter for the roads
MCHD EMS shares lessons learned in flexibility and preparedness from the winter storm that doubled call volumes and sidelined hospitals in Texas
Multiple vehicles fell into the river after an embankment gave way at the Painstville City Garage
5 Texas EMS medical directors recount the operational and 911 triage challenges recent weather posed as power outages afflicted the region
MedStar鈥檚 Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO鈥檚 Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS鈥檚 role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup
Acadian crews in Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee faced operational challenges including stations without power and stranded rigs
The UPMC Susquehanna special response vehicle was used for the first time Monday to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
Austin EMS Association President Selena Xie posted a letter on social media describing the 鈥渉umanitarian crisis鈥� she witnessed on the job
The NHTSA Office of EMS Offers Just in Time Training Resources for EMS providers playing key roles in community COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The Cabell County ambulance crew was transporting a patient when the incident occurred
MedStar Paramedic Trey McDaniel was injured when his 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser went airborne during the crash, but still aided other victims
Two Coconino County Sheriff鈥檚 Office volunteers and a Flagstaff Fire Department paramedic stayed with the hiker until a helicopter rescue could be completed in the morning
Cole Turner cradled the patient in a warming blanket while sitting in the back of a vehicle surrounded by snow
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
