America
Sac Metro Fire scrutiny - CaliforniaOn another front regarding the allegations, the state Emergency Medical Services Authority, which licenses paramedics, has opened an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by a paramedic captain at Sac Metro. The state requires that such discipline be reported to the licensing agency. According to the licensing agency, Sac Metro officials have refused to cooperate in that investigation
Hero paramedic gets her pension, but City Hall still doesn't get it - PennsylvaniaThe city was refusing to acknowledge the work connection to the illness, and Mayor Street famously ignored the frail woman camping outside his door.
E-911 could drop ambulance services - Covington County, AlabamaThe number of ambulance services dispatched from the Covington County E-911 Center could soon be reduced, leaving only two ambulance services to cover all 911 calls received in the entire county.
House must pass bill so ambulances can keep running - OklahomaOf all the health and medical crises facing our nation and state, perhaps one of the scariest is the possible collapse of our ambulance system.
Family questions ambulance response to hospital -Spring Hill, FloridaA family is second guessing their call for an ambulance. They wish they had driven to the hospital themselves.
Woman dies after jumping from county ambulance - Bamks COunty, GeorgiaA 32-year-old Jefferson woman apparently committed suicide by jumping from a moving ambulance last week. The woman was being transported by a Banks County ambulance from the Banks Crossing area toward Athens when the incident happened on Hwy. 441 near Nicholson
Valley companies hit hard by rising gas prices - OhioDave Fiffick, general manager of Clemente Ambulance Service in Struthers, wishes he could pass along his increased fuel costs to someone. Medicare, Medicaid and insurance companies, however, don't adjust their payments for fuel costs.
Salem Rescue Squad volunteers turn out for Tech - VirginiaTwo ambulances and seven volunteers from the Salem Rescue Squad responded early to the shooting tragedy at Virginia Tech Monday morning.
Vernon's emergency services to be revamped - ConnecticutThe town's ambulance division is headed for restructuring even as a consultant's report recommending a blended system of private contractor and part-time town staff is expected to cause lively discussion tonight among members of the emergency services department.
Durham County Faces EMS Shortages - North CarolinaThere are 14 job openings right now that the county's EMS hopes to fill by June.
Victorville mulls fire contract - CaliforniaAn ongoing discussion of putting paramedics on city fire engines has accelerated with a request by Mayor Terry Caldwell that the city look into paying the county for fire services.
Enfield ambulance program to provide paramedic service - ConnecticutAmerican Medical Response, a private ambulance service provider, has agreed to transfer primary responsibility for paramedic service to the town's Emergency Medical Service on July 1, EMS Director Arthur Groux stated in his monthly written report to the Town Council.
Emergency service hinges on fire tax change - Shelby County, TennesseeOne of government's most fundamental responsibilities is to protect its citizens. When it comes to human life there should be no imaginary boundaries, distinctions or political excuses keeping us from providing the most basic and essential services.
Local emergency personnel disgusted with ruling on status of deceased junior firefighter - PennsylvaniaThe federal government could never deliver a gut punch more painful to Julie Amber-Messick than the loss of her son. But Tuesday’s ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which said, in essence, that young Christopher Kangas was never a firefighter, hurt plenty.
Criminal
Cadiz, Ohio, Fire Chief Charged With Rape - OhioFire Chief Brad Kelley was behind bars Thursday, charged with two counts of rape. 7News has also learned that he has been suspended.
Human Interest
EMS buddies ramp up aid - Chesnee, South CarolinaTwo weeks ago, the 54-year-old paramedic was hit by a car while chasing four teens who had accosted his son at a local ice cream shop.
$3 a call for an ambulance- Charlotte County, FloridaKays-Ponger Funeral Homes wants to mark 100 years of serving Charlotte County
Dover native rushes to aid; Senior serves on university’s rescue squad - VirginiaOn Monday morning, Dover resident Gayle Lewis received a very unusual voicemail message from her son, Matthew.
Paramedics’ quick-thinking helps save home - Belmont, OhioThey lost their dogs, but their home was saved — thanks in part to the quick action of paramedics and neighbors.
Paramedics Struggle With the Shock - VirginiaLike so many other EMS workers on the scene that day, Shelor said he tried not to think about the unspeakable carnage before him.
Obits/Services
Nicole White, EMT - VirginiaA vicitm of the Virginia Tech shootings, White served as an EMT with the Smithfield Volunteer Rescue Squad.World
Ambulance Shootings Prompt Red Cross to Discuss Better Security - Tijuana, MexicoRed Cross officials in Tijuana will meet over the weekend to discuss new security measures. This in the wake of yesterday’s shootout that left three people dead and two Red Cross ambulances out of commission.
Bodily Assault Log
Man charged in assault of EMTs - Carlisle, PennsylvaniaA Carlisle man is facing an assault charge after state police said he attacked two emergency medical technicians as they were treating him
