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Posted: Oct 27, 2023

VIDEO: Off-duty firefighters rush to tanker driver’s aid after fiery rollover crash in Florida

Several off-duty firefighters rushed to the aid of the driver of a tanker truck who was involved in a fiery rollover crash, leading to hours-long lane closures and massive traffic backups along Interstate 595 in Davie. All westbound lanes were shut down near Nob Hill Road after the tanker rolled over and caught on fire, Thursday afternoon.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSVN-TV FOX 7 Miami
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Posted: Oct 27, 2023

Tennessee: National company delivers replicas of Memphis Fire Department engines to area stations

Several Memphis fire stations are home to new engines, albeit on a much smaller scale. Fire Replicas, a company that makes high end fire truck models for the largest departments all over the country, created several to represent the Memphis Fire Department (MFD). Four models can be found on Fire Replicas website, including a University of Memphis engine themed in Memphis Tigers colors.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHBQ-TV FOX 13 Memphis
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Posted: Oct 27, 2023

Former patient willed $500,000 to Massachusetts fire department for new ambulance, equipment

The Auburn Fire Chief says they often get thank you cards and the occasional donation, but nothing has ever been so large that it will help for years to come. A few months ago, the chief got the surprise of a lifetime when a former patient donated $500,000. “This is the ultimate in paying it forward,” Chief Stephen Coleman said.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHDH-TV 7 Boston
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Posted: Oct 27, 2023

EMS training in one Kansas city inspired by ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ game

VIDEO: Salina Emergency Management last week took a new approach during a training session. The effort to give first responders a more realistic simulation borrowed some ideas from a role playing game that’s regained popularity in recent years after reaching its initial peak about 40 years ago. Salina Emergency Management Director Michelle Weis said traditional regular training has its drawbacks.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KWCH-DT CBS 12 Hutchinson
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Posted: Oct 27, 2023

Benton County Fire District #4 annouces upgraded equipment in ambulances to improve patient outcomes

PHOTO: Benton County Fire District #4 posted to Facebook to announce equipment upgrades that will be added to ambulances. The Traumatic Brain Injury Dashboard will allow EMS to monitor vital signs for patients with brain injuries. Cardiac monitors will also be upgraded. According to BCFD #4, these upgrades will allow for patient outcomes to improve and allow EMA to provide better care.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NBC Right Now
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