The Rapid Intervention Team, or RIT, is a group of firefighters whose sole responsibility at an emergency scene is to rescue firefighters who have become injured or are unable to exit safely. This team is also responsible for searching for any firefighters who are unaccounted for during an incident.... (Full Story & Photos)

Not long.
Years ago, you may have had 15–20 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, because of modern synthetic furnishings and open floor plans, you may have as little as 2–3 minutes before conditions become deadly.
Here's what to remember:
🚨 Get out immediately—don't stop for belongings.
🚪 Close doors behind you if you can to slow the spread of fire and smoke.
📞 Once you're outside, call 911.
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👨‍⚕️ EMT
Approximately 150–200 hours of training
Provides Basic Life Support (BLS)
Performs CPR, controls bleeding, splints injuries, administers oxygen, and gives certain emergency medications
Focuses on stabilizing patients and rapid transport
🩺 Paramedic
1,200–1,800+ hours of education (often includes an associate degree)
Provides Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Starts IVs, administers a wide range ... (Full Story & Photos)

🧠 Recognize a Stroke with FAST 🧠
F – Face: Is one side of the face drooping? Ask them to smile.
A – Arms: Does one arm drift down when both are raised?
S – Speech: Is their speech slurred or difficult to understand?
T – Time: If you notice any of these signs, call 911 immediately.
⏱️ Time is Brain. Every minute counts during a stroke. Quick recognition and rapid EMS response can save brain function, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The personal protective equipment needed to safely respond to fires, vehicle rescues, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies costs more than $9,500 for a single firefighter—and that's before adding the cost of training, apparatus, equipment maintenance, and ongoing certification.
As an essential emergency service, the Malvern Fire Company does not have a dedicated, secure funding ... (Full Story & Photos)