In 2001 I was working a one car MVC. I was first on scene and the only EMT. My patient was in critical condition and needed to be airlifted to the trauma center. the passenger seat was non-existant and all doors were locked. I had no access except for a small side window. By the...Read More
First and foremost, as the Deputy Fire Chief & Operations Officer for this fire department is was my responsibility to ensure that this event did not happen and to that end I take full responsibility for not using all of my knowledge, skills, and abilities to prevent this incident. I cannot stress the need that agencies...Read More
After spending 49 days in The DC Burn Center, Firefighter Chuckie Ryan finally returned home to the quarters of Rescue Squad 3 this afternoon. On April 8th Firefighter Ryan received second and third degree burns to approximately 35% of his body while searching for potential victims at a house fire in North East DC. Ryan,...Read More
2 EMT’s escaped without injury after having a gun accidentally pointed at them during an emergency call in Wilkinsburg, PA. An Eastern Area Prehospital Services crew was called to the 1700 block of McNary Boulevard because of reports of a person having a stroke. When they arrived, the building manager led them to the apartment, but...Read More
This will be quick-take a look at this video and understand why no matter how many Federal dollars are given to us to do firefighter training, no matter how many national meetings are held, no matter how many studies are done, standards written and no matter whatever else you can think of that is done...Read More
