9/8/09

Drunken driving didn’t stop city from hiring - ColoradoA city firefighter and paramedic hired in 2001 despite a conviction for driving an ambulance while he was drunk resigned earlier this year after his second arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.

EMT Charged with Friend's Murder - Leland, North CarolinaFarmer was an EMT at Amera-Tech and her estranged husband works there. Detectives said Farmer responded as an EMT to the crime scene.

Fire department not at home for EMS call - Grand Rapids, MichiganGrand Rapids Fire Chief John VanSlokema apparently has decided not to discipline the fire crew that left a station vacant to run an errand, contributing to a late response to a heart attack call.

Inspectors shut down Chestnut EMS over violations - IllinoisThe service was shut down immediately after receiving complaints, and they found violations

Winhall to honor EMT contract - VermontThe Select Board has indicated that it plans to allow the town's contract with the Manchester Rescue Squad to continue until it runs out in March

Idaho (Boise) : EMS Regional ConsultantFire official put on unpaid leave - TexasA Mansfield Fire Department lieutenant who was arrested last week on suspicion of having and distributing Ecstasy was placed on administrative leave

Life Flight celebrates 5 years, 101 rescues - UtahDover EMT Indicted on Fraud Charges - New JerseyA Dover Township police EMT, once cited for bravery for pulling an occupant from a burning car moments before it exploded, has been indicted on charges that she submitted reports for two bogus ambulance runs to collect $200 in insurance benefits.

Ambulance timing sparks new issue - Salem, OhioRural/Metro is now proposing it be named the sole provider for calls made by authorities

Ambulance Corps Will Never Forget - Queens, New YorkBut before they start their nightly duties, volunteers took a moment to observe the memorial plaque hanging on the meeting room wall. It honors Richard Pearlman, who was killed on Sept. 11, 2001, as he raced into the burning World Trade Center to rescue civilians

Ambulance service under scrutiny - Columbus, WisconsinThe Columbus City Council agreed Tuesday night to send a letter to Jeff Fiedler, president of Heartline Medix Inc., stating that "numerous areas of Heartline's performance . . . are insufficient, irresponsible and unacceptable to the citizens."

Mother angry about EMS response time - KentuckyEMS officials say when an injury isn't life threatening, the person involved essentially has to take a number.