Tag Archives: Paramedic

Watch: Firefighter Down CPR 10-Step Training Video

When the unthinkable happens, and a firefighter collapses on an emergency scene, we need to be prepared to provide the highest level of care possible. We know that good neurological outcomes can be had in out of hospital cardiac arrest provided high quality chest compressions are initiated early. Unfortunately, the resuscitation of a downed firefighter presents a special concern: they're in full turn out gear with an SCBA!

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One of those Calls You Never Want to Forget…

On August 21, 2012, baby Kylie was born at home. Her mother had been carrying her for 26 weeks. Quick thinking just prior to Kylie's birth resulted in a 911 call that sent E13, M4, and RS-1 to the house. Engine 13 got there quickly. What we were met with we weren't prepared for...in fact, this is one of those calls that you are only prepared for IF you had run a similar call in the past (experience) and maybe not even then.

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Bounce House Blown 50 Feet in the Air by Gust of Wind. 3 Injured, 2 Seriously After Being Dropped 15-20 Feet

Two young boys were injured after an inflatable bounce house was swept away, apparently by a gust of wind, Monday afternoon. Three children were on the play structure when the wind lifted the inflatable toy 50 feet into the air. The three kids -- ages 5, 6, and 10 -- fell out of the toy as it reached heights of 15 to 20 feet. The two boys were seriously injured.

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FDIC Wrap-Up Part I – Making a Splash with Demers

On Thursday and Friday, we hung out in the Demers Ambulances booth. A lot of our friends caught up with us there. Demers wants to expand their branding throughout the fire-based EMS service in the U.S. and they picked us to help them do that. Who has heard of Demers Ambulances?

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