How to transition from the apparatus to a power position
August 23, 2018
Our co-hosts answer an email from a listener asking for help in transitioning to a position of power from the fire truck
Lawsuit Claims Firefighters’ Internet Slowed During Wildfire
August 23, 2018
A Northern California fire department said a telecommunications company slowed its internet communications at a crucial command center set up to help fight one of the state's largest wildfires.
Drenching Rain Hits Hawaii’s Big Island as Hurricane Approaches
August 23, 2018
As emergency shelters opened, rain began to pour and cellphone alerts went out — and the approaching hurricane started to feel real for Hawaii residents. Hurricane Lane was forecast to…
Kentucky’s EMS Workers Burnt Out Amidst Shortage of EMTs and Paramedics
August 23, 2018
Paramedic and EMT shortages are stressing resources in Louisville and across Kentucky, and in some cases can cause critical medical attention to arrive too late.
2 EMTs receive Medal of Valor after pulling man from burning car
August 22, 2018
Shane Sharkey and Ian King jumped into a “fly car” after overhearing that a crash had occurred and found that a man was trapped inside a burning vehicle
‘Rosie’s Hugs’ brings happiness to kids in emergency rooms
August 22, 2018
Stefanie McAlister, an emergency room nurse, started “Rosie’s Hugs” to gift children with stuffed animals in their time of need
Ohio addicts get help from response teams after overdoses
August 22, 2018
Project FORT (Fairfield County Overdose Response Team) works to help residents who are addicted to opioids and other drugs get clean and reclaim their lives
Officials concerned after survey shows high abuse rate against paramedics
August 22, 2018
Peterborough Paramedics Chief Randy Mellow said that 66 percent of paramedics surveyed reported some form of abuse while on the job
Ill. paramedic sentenced to prison for stealing fentanyl
August 22, 2018
Jason Laut was sentenced to 9 years in prison for stealing fentanyl and morphine from ambulances
American Samoans Raise their Voices and Lend a Hand in Fighting California Wildfires
August 22, 2018
Firefighters from the American territory of American Samoa raise their voices and sing inspiring songs as they battle the wildfires still burning in Northern California.