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Daily Fire / EMS News

This section of the Carolina Fire Journal Magazine website collects articles on a range of fire / EMS –related topics from industry-leading websites, organizations, and news organizations that are dedicated to news and information for Fire Departments, EMS and Rescue agencies.

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:50:42 -0800

Firefighting Product Reviews in a League of Their OwnThis process of creating the new site has been long and worthwhile. I first thought of wanting to do reviews back in 2006, I began[...]More

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:53:10 -0800

You Must Respect Mah Authoritah!Over at EMS Blogs, they're having quite the little debate on proper nomenclature for us guys what drive the big white taxi. C[...]More

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:24:41 -0800

Tortoises' heating pad sets garage ablaze in Calif.By Ellen Huet San Francisco Chronical SAN FRANCISCO — An Alameda County Fire Department firefighter was treated for minor injuries suffered in battling a garage fire Tuesday in Castro Valley that was sparked by a malfunctioning heating pad for a pair of tortoises, officials said. The fire began in a detached garage on the 17400 block of Almond Road around 3 a.m., said Battalion Chief Dan O'Hara ...More

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:03:30 -0800

Ill. firefighters host parade for boy with cancerBy Mick Zawisklak The Chicago Daily Herald LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Fourth Avenue in Libertyville was awash with emergency equipment Monday evening, but it wasn't a fire that brought the responders. Firefighters and police officers from 13 jurisdictions were on a special call, a grand show of support for a 4-year-old boy who faces a long and difficult journey. Pulsing lights illuminated a crowd ...More

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:15:35 -0800

Video: Robots offer firefighters high-tech helpTheIndyChannel LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Firefighters of the future could stay out of burning buildings thanks to a high-tech helper. DRB Fatec, a Korean company, showed off its firefighting robot during a presentation before city and community leaders at the Lafayette Fire Department on Tuesday. The remote-controlled machine can take a hose into a burning structure or find victims using infrared technology ...More

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:53:58 -0800

Atlanta firefighters ask mayor for outside probe into cheating suitBy Joel Anderson The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Atlanta firefighters again have asked Mayor Kasim Reed to enlist outside investigators to look into allegations of cheating by black firefighters on a promotion exam. Their appeal follows a civil trial judgment against the city on Friday, when a Fulton County jury found the city's Department of Human Resources didn't fully investigate ...More

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:57:03 -0800

For You Basic EMT Types…… there's a new clinical tip on EMS1.com. Enjoy!More

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:07:09 -0800

Hundreds Injured in Argentina Train Station CrashOver 500 injured and as many as 40 dead.

A packed train slammed into the end of the line. (AP Photo/Leonardo Zavattaro,Telam)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:45:48 -0800

Okla. Ambulance Provides Neonatal Care on the GoSt. Francis Health System uses its biggest ambulance to take care of its littlest patients.More

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:09:11 -0800

W.Va. Memorial Tunnel Houses Realistic Training DrillsSince it opened for training purposes more than 10 years ago, more than 160,000 first responders and military personnel have received training in the Memorial Tunnel.More

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:19:39 -0800

Firefighter hospitalized after Calif. garage fireBy Robert Salonga The Contra Costa Times CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. — A firefighter went to the hospital for heat exhaustion from an early-morning fire today that burned a garage housing tortoises, which escaped slowly but surely, the Alameda County Fire Department said. The single-alarm fire was reported at 3 a.m. at a detached garage in the 17400 block of Almond Road. It was extinguished within 10 ...More

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:41:56 -0800

How to maximize your locking pliersLocking pliers — more commonly known by firefighters as the brand name "Vise-Grips" — are an extremely handy tool to have readily available. They can be used for a number of different tasks on the fireground and on other emergency calls. These tools can be easily modified to increase their effectiveness. Simply swapping out the traditional set bolt with an eye bolt adds a tremendous ...More

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:10:33 -0800

Pa. fire station closed over cracks in wallsThe Pittsburgh Tribune-Review LOWBER, Pa. — A Sewickley Township fire station that serves a 7-square-mile area is closed after engineers deemed the building unsafe because of stress cracks found in multiple walls. Lowber fire Chief Brian Nicholls said a piece of concrete fell from the ceiling of a basement office, hitting a firefighter Thursday night. Nicholls said the station was out of service ...More

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:07:38 -0800

The Huntsville Times Discusses Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus with Founder James WesselUNION GROVE, Ala. - Fires scare James Wessel, 36, founder and president of Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus LLC, and a certified EMT and volunteer firefighter. And it's the small ones that scare him the worst, he said Monday, walking through one of 14 service bays of the company, which is one of the nation's, and probably one of the world's, largest source for used fire trucks and fire truck ...More

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:59:13 -0800

FireRescue Magazine Covers a Used Fire Engine Sold to Lingohocken Fire, PA by Brindlee Mountain FireThe Lingohocken Fire Company’s experience underscores some of the advantages of used apparatus when budgets are tight The economy has been wreaking havoc on the fire service, and the apparatus world isn’t immune. Along with firefighter layoffs and brownouts, many industry insiders estimate that new fire apparatus orders have decreased 30 to 40%. This trend isn’t likely to reverse itself ...More

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:57:54 -0800

Local Paper The Arab Tribune Covers Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus’ 10 Year AnniversaryArab, Alabama - HFI in Arab has added back some employees who were laid off and is getting ready to get extremely busy as Honda begins cranking out more Odyssey minivans, and James Wessel at Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus says steady fire truck sales have boosted employment there to 40. Both companies are celebrating their 10th anniversary in the area. HFI makes headrests and armrests that go in Honda ...More

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:07:56 -0800

Air Force Officer Lauded for Aiding Injured, Rescue Crews at Nev. Air CrashAs Lt. Col. Ryan Osteroos dodged debris, he gave first aid and directed EMS crews.More

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:38:54 -0800

Truck on order to join Mass. fleetBy Jack Minch The Sentinel & Enterprise LEOMINSTER, Mass. — The Fire Department is getting a big, new, red firetruck for the first time in several years. The net purchase price is $475,440, but after the department buys equipment such as ladders, hoses, nozzles and medical equipment to outfit the truck, the cost is expected to reach about $600,000. The truck will be built by Pierce Manufacturing ...More

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:57:42 -0800

Open Enrollment Announced for 2012 National EMS Memorial Service Honor GuardEnrollment is open to any U.S. EMS Honor Guard or Pipes & Drum unit.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:43:48 -0800

Feds Consider Expanding Cancer Coverage for WTC WorkersAdvisory committee believes it reasonable that cancer link would eventually be found.

Rescuers search through the WTC collapse debris. (AP Photo)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:26:10 -0800

N.C. Uses Wi-Fi System for Patient Care ReportingDoes your EMS agency use Wi-Fi in the rig?

Wi-Fi

Wirelessly transmitting vitals prepare the hospital staff for incoming patients. Photo istockphoto.com

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:45:24 -0800

EMS Safety Subcommittee Discusses ProjectsNotes from the EMS Safety Subcommittee of the Transportation Research Board meeting.

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in EMS safety, including safe driving. Photo Chris Swabb

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:47:40 -0800

Musculoskeletal Fitness Changes over 12 WeeksCase study measures results in two female Montana Tech students.

Strength Training

Follow these exercise options to see results. Photo Courtesy John Amtmann

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:16:37 -0800

San Diego Beacon Project Delivers Real-Time Patient DataThis project gives EMS providers feedback about their patient care.

Giving EMS providers access to patient care data after ED treatment and diagnosis connects the missing link. Photo Chris Swabb

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:46:34 -0800

Sleeping AroundHow would you describe your EMS sleeping quarters?

Prison Cell?

Do your sleeping quarters give you nightmares? Photo istockphoto.com

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:30:58 -0800

Hands On December 2011Product Reviews From Street CrewsMore

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:49:16 -0800

Strength Training for the Female EMS ProfessionalStrength training is very valuable for female EMS professionals.

Benefits of Weights

Lifting weights does not mean gaining weight. Photo istockphoto.com

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:14:09 -0700

Studies Show Dangers of Working in EMSEMS is the most dangerous profession.

Craig Anderson, commander of the Minnesota Honor Guard, participates in the National EMS Memorial Service. Photo courtesy David Page

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:02:41 -0700

Don’t Get Spooked this HalloweenJEMS readers offer safety tips for Halloween.

Tricks to Treating Patients

Providers should pay special attention to treating patients in costume. Photo istockphoto.com

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:55:58 -0700

Hands On October 2011Product Reviews From Street CrewsMore

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:30:58 -0700

Safety Applies to EMS Crews & PatientsIt’s important to let your EMS employees know they’re valued and respected.More

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:29:35 -0700

Survive Your 24-Hour Shift with Little SleepProviders who work long shifts should implement healthy sleep patterns.

24-hour shifts aren’t the reason we don’t get enough sleep on duty. Don’t be embarrassed to hit the sack as early as 8 p.m.

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00:15 -0700

One-Second Data Helps MCHD Improve Patient CareLearn what one-second data is and how it can improve your EMS agency’s patient care.

Field providers and administrators routinely use second-by-second vital signs to assess physiologic parameters. Photo Montgomery County Hospital District

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 -0700

EMS Agenda Changes Will Affect YouOver the next two to three years, EMS professionals will receive new professional names, knowledge, skills and recertification requirements.

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Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:43:27 -0700

EMS Station Feeding FrenzyWhen calls are few, EMS shenanigans are a must.