TX Department Re-Thinking Traditional Roles
The Colony Fire Department is now hiring trained paramedics as firefighters.
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2023 Hooley Award Winners Announced and Celebrated at ImageTrend Connect
The Hooley Awards celebrate innovative ideas and programs in the EMS, fire and healthcare industries.
Mike Hudson, Paramedic and Ocean Rescue Specialist, Unexpectedly Passes Away
Mike Hudson, a “pillar” of ocean rescue in New Jersey and around the world, is being mourned after his sudden passing.
Era of Growing Pains For Fire Service EMS
According to the United States Fire Administration, 80 to 85 percent of all pre-hospital emergency medical service is being delivered by the fire service. Figures also show that 65 to 70 percent of all fire departments are now delivering some level of EMS and nearly all successful advanced life support programs in medium to large cities are delivered by fire departments. The percentages given above show what has happened in the last 12 years.