/burns Burns en-US Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:26:48 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey-with-fire-safety-in-mind Grab these firefighter-approved turkey fryers and related equipment Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:26:48 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey-with-fire-safety-in-mind /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:27:20 GMT /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ /safety/articles/10-safety-tips-for-paramedics-working-on-the-4th-of-july-F1eAcabTPKhuldMs/ Alcohol, fireworks, parades and concerts to celebrate the Independence Day holiday can increase the risk of violent patient encounters to EMTs, paramedics Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:34:48 GMT /safety/articles/10-safety-tips-for-paramedics-working-on-the-4th-of-july-F1eAcabTPKhuldMs/ /ems-products/off-duty/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey-with-fire-safety-in-mind Grab these firefighter-approved turkey fryers and related equipment Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:26:48 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey-with-fire-safety-in-mind /burns/1-dead-4-critically-injured-in-fla-boat-explosion One person is dead after a boat exploded while being fueled at a Broward County marina Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:52:08 GMT /burns/1-dead-4-critically-injured-in-fla-boat-explosion /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:27:20 GMT /ems-training/articles/blast-injuries-4-types-ems-providers-need-to-know-kZROn8iPonrbJBYn/ /burns/inmate-cos-injured-in-md-prison-fire An inmate suffered third-degree burns in a cell fire at the Western Correctional Institution prison Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:36:09 GMT /burns/inmate-cos-injured-in-md-prison-fire /rescue/calif-medics-use-tranexamic-acid-to-save-crash-victim Two Vallejo firefighter/paramedics were injured while rescuing the patient from a burning vehicle Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:22:38 GMT /rescue/calif-medics-use-tranexamic-acid-to-save-crash-victim /burns/worker-burned-in-an-explosion-at-conn-bowling-alley A worker suffered burns to his face and arms when an air conditioner exploded at an East Haven bowling alley Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /burns/worker-burned-in-an-explosion-at-conn-bowling-alley /fire-ems/3-injured-in-ohio-parts-factory-explosion Workers were pouring aluminum billet out of the forge into a mold when the explosion occurred Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:16:44 GMT /fire-ems/3-injured-in-ohio-parts-factory-explosion /fdny/4-injured-3-critically-in-nyc-house-explosion A gas leak caused an explosion in an East Flatbush house in Brooklyn Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:14:20 GMT /fdny/4-injured-3-critically-in-nyc-house-explosion /burns/2-injured-in-boat-explosion-at-n-j-marina Two patients were treated for burns and other injuries after an explosion and fire in Laurence Harbor Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:35:01 GMT /burns/2-injured-in-boat-explosion-at-n-j-marina /rescue/pa-man-rescued-from-rubble-of-fatal-house-explosion A woman was killed and a man injured in a suspected propane explosion in Jefferson Township Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:58 GMT /rescue/pa-man-rescued-from-rubble-of-fatal-house-explosion /fatal-incidents/1-worker-killed-another-burned-after-being-electrocuted-at-kan-airport A teen worker died and another worker was injured after their aerial boom came in contact with power lines at the Great Bend Municipal Airport Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:41:40 GMT /fatal-incidents/1-worker-killed-another-burned-after-being-electrocuted-at-kan-airport /trauma/3-injured-in-oven-explosion-at-fla-stadium One patient was flown to Ryder Trauma Center after an oven exploded inside the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:44:15 GMT /trauma/3-injured-in-oven-explosion-at-fla-stadium /fatal-incidents/1-dead-1-injured-in-n-y-house-explosion First responders from at least 10 departments responded to the explosion in Lincoln Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:47:25 GMT /fatal-incidents/1-dead-1-injured-in-n-y-house-explosion /burns/the-skin-was-melted-off-his-foot-tourist-suffers-third-degree-burns-to-feet-on-death-valley-sand-dune The National Park Service said the man was taking a short walk in the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in 123-degree heat when he either broke or lost his flip-flops Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:56:31 GMT /burns/the-skin-was-melted-off-his-foot-tourist-suffers-third-degree-burns-to-feet-on-death-valley-sand-dune /burns/5-injured-in-calif-food-truck-explosion-fire Two of the victims were critically injured in the explosion at a popular dining and shopping area in Whittier Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:35:07 GMT /burns/5-injured-in-calif-food-truck-explosion-fire /public-health/las-vegas-sees-fifth-consecutive-115-degree-temperature-day Over 142 million people across the U.S. have been under heat alerts Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:58:41 GMT /public-health/las-vegas-sees-fifth-consecutive-115-degree-temperature-day /burns/high-temps-hot-surfaces-create-burn-dangers-for-southwest Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for surface burns as air temperatures soar Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT /burns/high-temps-hot-surfaces-create-burn-dangers-for-southwest /safety/articles/10-safety-tips-for-paramedics-working-on-the-4th-of-july-F1eAcabTPKhuldMs/ Alcohol, fireworks, parades and concerts to celebrate the Independence Day holiday can increase the risk of violent patient encounters to EMTs, paramedics Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:34:48 GMT /safety/articles/10-safety-tips-for-paramedics-working-on-the-4th-of-july-F1eAcabTPKhuldMs/ /burns/2-critically-burned-when-hot-air-balloon-comes-near-ind-power-lines Three people were injured, two critically when a hot air balloon came near power lines in Lowell Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:58:21 GMT /burns/2-critically-burned-when-hot-air-balloon-comes-near-ind-power-lines /fire-ems/5-injured-in-propane-tank-explosion-in-mich-county Rochester fire officials said a propane heater caught fire before the blast Tue, 21 May 2024 19:34:07 GMT /fire-ems/5-injured-in-propane-tank-explosion-in-mich-county /fire-ems/ore-selfie-seeker-electrocuted-falls-40-feet-from-utility-tower Portland Fire Rescue said the person survived after possibly coming in contact with a 57,000-volt power line Thu, 16 May 2024 12:59:27 GMT /fire-ems/ore-selfie-seeker-electrocuted-falls-40-feet-from-utility-tower /burns/4-burned-in-flash-fire-at-n-h-hibachi-restaurant Salem firefighters were alerted to an explosion and fire at the Tomo Japanese Steakhouse Wed, 15 May 2024 19:23:34 GMT /burns/4-burned-in-flash-fire-at-n-h-hibachi-restaurant /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident Mon, 13 May 2024 17:50:23 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ /burns/nyc-corrections-officer-injured-when-body-worn-camera-catches-fire The Riker's Island captain suffered burns when her BWC suddenly ignited Wed, 08 May 2024 13:49:43 GMT /burns/nyc-corrections-officer-injured-when-body-worn-camera-catches-fire /fatal-incidents/man-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire-outside-nyc-courthouse The NYPD said the Florida man took out pamphlets espousing conspiracy theories, then doused himself in an accelerant Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:37:27 GMT /fatal-incidents/man-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire-outside-nyc-courthouse /burns/l-a-county-deputy-succumbs-to-burn-injuries-after-shooting-range-fire Deputy Alfredo Flores was one of two burned in a fire inside a mobile shooting range in October Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:23:33 GMT /burns/l-a-county-deputy-succumbs-to-burn-injuries-after-shooting-range-fire /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident Mon, 13 May 2024 17:50:23 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ /burns/man-sets-himself-on-fire-outside-nyc-courthouse Man doused himself with a liquid inside a barricaded area across from the Manhattan Criminal Court Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:13:26 GMT /burns/man-sets-himself-on-fire-outside-nyc-courthouse /burns/the-skin-was-melted-off-his-foot-tourist-suffers-third-degree-burns-to-feet-on-death-valley-sand-dune The National Park Service said the man was taking a short walk in the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in 123-degree heat when he either broke or lost his flip-flops Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:56:31 GMT /burns/the-skin-was-melted-off-his-foot-tourist-suffers-third-degree-burns-to-feet-on-death-valley-sand-dune /burns/articles/back-to-the-basics-burns-QrGpiNPW1h3Hi692/ Learn about the types of burns, how to calculate BSA and how to treat burns and airway compromise Mon, 03 Jan 2022 16:52:48 GMT /burns/articles/back-to-the-basics-burns-QrGpiNPW1h3Hi692/ /burns/articles/how-burn-patient-treatment-and-destination-are-affected-by-severity-9EuR10Nod3cvD48J/ Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:40:18 GMT /burns/articles/how-burn-patient-treatment-and-destination-are-affected-by-severity-9EuR10Nod3cvD48J/