Once again, I give you the best firefighting calendars for 2019. I have enjoyed putting this article since 2010. For the most part, each of these calendars below represent dozens of people who volunteer their time to produce and market a calendar each year to raise money for their charity.
Read More »The Best Firefighter Calendars for 2018
While there are no prizes for being named a top calendar here on Fire Critic, there are bragging rights...and ultimately the purpose of this post is to help sell more calendars which will help out more charities.
Read More »Why We Need to Take the ‘Fire’ Out of ‘Fire Department’ – Let’s Discuss
Unfortunately, the author does not give an answer to his question. His data and argument is that we run more EMS calls than Fire calls. Tell me something I don't already know. I think that Portland State University should get their money back.
Read More »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!
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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?
Read More »Life Alert…Now the #1 Dating Tool For Women Everywhere
Life Alert's new marketing campaign offers the real truth why their product is the hottest thing in the dating scene!
Read More »Dash Cam: Police Escort Ambulance with Newborn in Cardiac Arrest. Teamwork Cuts Trip in Half & Baby Lives
Excellent organisation by town police clears the way and helps save a newborn baby. A newborn baby had a cardiac arrest just after he reached one of Gran Canaria's hospitals. He had to be transported via ambulance to the region's Child Hospital since its helipad it's out of order
Read More »Hilarious Video: Bad EMT Trainer. He’ll do anything to save your life, even if it means killing you.
This EMT will do anything to save your life, even if it means killing you. Pretty decent humor of an EMT instructor...Enjoy!
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