Medic David Kim
Medic David Kim is an experienced fire-based EMS professional specializing in technical rescue, fireground medical support, Mayday survival procedures, and RIC operations. David brings clinical and operational expertise to AllFirefighter's rescue, medical, and firefighter safety content — including rehabilitation protocols, LUNAR/Mayday procedures, and trauma management in high-stress environments.
Articles by Medic David Kim
Apparatus & Ladder Tools – Aerial Reach Planning Pillar (Setup, Angles, Targets, Safety Checks)
Tool-first pillar for ladder and apparatus planning: use Aerial Ladder Reach tools with practical setup guidance, target selection, and safety checks. Built to support training, preplans, and fast decision-making.
Firefighter–Paramedics: How Modern Fire Departments Handle Medical Emergencies
Most fire department calls today are EMS emergencies. This in-depth guide explains how firefighter–paramedics respond to cardiac arrests, trauma calls, respiratory distress, overdose scenes, and more — including how modern fire departments integrate EMS into daily operations.
Fireground Comms, Mayday & RIC Pillar – LUNAR, CAN Reports, PAR, and Survival Training Framework
A practical, training-first pillar for fireground communications and firefighter survival: Mayday triggers, LUNAR format, CAN/UCAN reports, PAR discipline, RIC activation, and a repeatable drill framework to standardize performance under stress.
Opioid Overdose Response: What Firefighters and Paramedics Do on Scene
Opioid overdoses have become one of the most common EMS calls in the United States. Here's exactly what firefighters and paramedics do when they arrive on scene — from naloxone dosing and airway management to crew safety and harm reduction.