5/31/07

America
"Getting into the ambulance business will fragment the effective and efficient EMS system" - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Don't rush ambulance plan - Monterey County, California
Fire official: Pima needs to pay for SWAT paramedics - Arizona
Paramedics save baby found in garbage bag - Chicago, Illinois
Whetstone names interim fire chief - Arizona
Paramedic fired over internet photos - Clinton, Kentucky
Scholarship honors fallen hero - Pennsylvania
City emergency chief quits - Chicago, Illinois
Human Interest
Ambulance employee retires after 38 years - Callaway County, Missouri

Features
Frantic

World
Ambulances sent to 999 calls without paramedics - UK
Paramedic Jailed For Robbing From The Dead - UK

Medevac
What a ride! - Florida
CJ Systems Aviation Group Launches “MedEvac” - Wausau, Wisconsin

5/29/07

Features
At 39, Sept. 11 EMT forced to get new hip
EMS: Courage And Compassion In Action

Human Interest
EMT veterans recall early days of ambulance district - Missouri

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance crew hurt in accident - Grand Prairie, Texas

America
Heart attack victim waits 21 minutes for ambulance - Hoboken, New Jersey
Arrests fail to sideline an EMT - San Francisco, California
Long clash over firings taught costly lessons - Clearwater, Florida

Military
One medic’s Iraq war
'Tail to tail' flights save lives in Iraq
More Medical Training for Soldiers

Job Listings
Canada: (Lac La Biche, AB) Paramedic

Legal
Memorial Hospital will appeal half-million dollar judgement for former paramedic - Illinois

Canada
Quick paramedics cut waiting times - Edmonton, Canada

World
Paramedic injured in fall from moving ambulance - Ireland
Court told of sexual assault in ambulance - Australia

Medevac
FlightCare, Longstreth ready for any emergency - Michigan

Obits/Services
Dave Crosbie , FF/Paramedic - Burnsville, Minnesota

On the Road
Fort Knox, Kentucky WW-II Era Emergency Supplies and Equipment

EVOC-ative
...just the facts

5/28/07

On the Road
Fort Knox, Kentucky WW-II Era Emergency Supplies and Equipment

EVOC-ative
...just the factsJob Listings
Minnesota: Expanded Scope Paramedic

Ambulance Crash Log
Three people hospitalized after ambulance crash - Port Richey, Florida

Medevac
URS awarded completion contract for two EMS Bell 407s

America
EMS billing change reaping benefits - Brenham, Texas
New System Could Make EMS Travel On DeRenne Quicker - Savannah, Georgia
Wharton discusses Shelby County's emergency response plan - Tennessee
EMTs try to mend growing pains - Kent County, Delaware
Paramedics return to work two years later - Clearwater, Florida
Rockland paramedics start trial run of drug used in ER - New York

Canada
Fire, emergency and ambulance centre plans on target: McCoy - Ontairo, Canada

Criminal
Paramedic supervisor faces life in prison - Berkeley, California

Legal
Ruling backs firefighters' suspensions - Margate, Florida

Obits/Services
Marcinik mourned - Palm Bay, Florida

Obits/Services
Yvonne L. Agnew. EMT (ret) - DePere, Wisconsin

5/25/07

America
Woman Charged With Vehicular Assault in Running Down Ambulance Driver - Washington
Volunteers keep Mercy MedFlight off the ground - Texas
Dublin Regional EMS abruptly went out of business - Allentown, Pennsylvania
Compression-Only CPR Saves - Raleigh, North Carolina
Grady county names new EMS director - Georgia
Problems with Voluntown ambulance - Connecticut
Ambulance firm ordered to turn over records - Spokane, Washington
County narrowly approves EMS pay scale, salary increase - Cumberland County, Tennessee
16 Ambulances' Color Sets Them Apart From Private Agencies' - Memphis, Tennessee
State-of-the-Art Ambulance Design Unveiled During EMS Week Celebration - Pennsylvania

Criminal
Trooper and Paramedic Suspects of Break-in at Lydia Fire Station - Louisiana

Military
A medic's turn to be healed - Florida

Canada
Grief counselling: more harm than good? - Canada
Cardiac telemedicine could save NHS £46m says report - Canada

5/24/07

Human Interest
In this job, dedication can be a lifesaver - South Carolina

Features
Update: EMS riders bike to honor paramedics

America
Medics are in high demand - Virginia
MONOC target of ill-informed attacks on Internet - New Jersey
Velma ambulance service to comply with state law - Oklahoma
Emergency medical providers seek more state funds - Oklahoma
East Texas Ambulance New Technology

Legal
FBI searches air ambulance HQ - West Plains, Missouri
Medics' lawsuit dropped for now - Washington D.C.
Firefighter/paramedic Sues North Metro Department For Hazing - Colorado
County settles wrongful termination suit for $24k - Polk County, North Carolina

Canada
Paramedic Treatment of Breathing Trouble Saves Lives

Human Interest
Firefighter/paramedic is on a mission to help soldiers - Dry Ridge, Kentucky

World
Patients' families asked to drive ambulances - New Zealand

5/23/07

Special Report
Company: More deaths on blood substitute

America
Fire officials investigate mistaken death - New Haven, Connecticut
Collier OKs new agreement, but revisions may be made - Florida
Ambulance plan on fast track - Monterey County, California
Former Green Bay fire chief dies at 77 - Wisconsin
Whetstone chief back on job, for now - Arizona
Lawing proposes $197.9 million budget - Bolivia, North Carolina
Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. Announces Quarterly Earnings for Southland
Ambulance service needs a few good hands - Forest City, Iowa
Ghostbusters ambulance - Daytona Beach, Florida
Man Hit By Lightning Thanks Paramedics - Colorado
Lawsuit: FDNY Discriminated On Exams - New York

Canada
Ornge targets 25 more EMS helipads in central Ontario for 2007 - Canada

Job Listings
Arkansas: Paramedics FT & PT

Criminal
Two ambulances stolen in Oakland, then recovered - California
Former EMT is paroled after serving 4 months on a child-porn charge - Pennsylvania

5/22/07

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance strikes power pole - Watertown, New York

Special Report
UCLA imaging study reveals how pure oxygen harms the brain
Urge President Bush to Implement Hometown Heroes Act

Job Listings
Texas: (Galveston) EMT and Paramedic

America
Council discusses paramedics plan - Billings, Montana
Kentland Ambulance Plan Rejected, Deadline Extended - Washington D.C.
State forces Beacon Ambulance to lower medical-care level - Michigan

Medevac
Helicopter safety questioned
Air Methods to handle helicopter duties - New York

5/21/07

Features
Great Reading: Author Michael Perry's sequel to "Population 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time"

America
Ambulance District Administrator Fired - Adair County, Missouri
National Geographic to film series in Phoenix - Arizona
Rural/Metro contract extended - Niagra, New York
Editorial: Questions must be answered before ambulance service vote - Sheboygan, Washington Alderman quizzed over test - Des Plains, Illinois
County marks advances in EMS - Adams County, Illinois

Ambulance Crash Log
EMT injured when pickup hits ambulance - Seattle, Washington
Ambulance Hits, Kills Pedestrian - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Canada
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Mark 125th - Canada

Obits/Services
Brian Massey,, FF - Kent, Washington
Portage firefighters to memorialize paramedic - Indiana
Capt. Mike Marcinik, FF/ Paramedic - Palm Bay, Florida

Job Listings
Maine: Paramedics, EMT's (ends June 8)

Photos
Israeli policeman and a paramedic take cover as rockets fired from the Gaza StripAmerica
Torrington ambulance rushes to aid of ravaged town - Wyoming

Special Report
Grand Opening of EMS Virtual Museum

5/18/07

America
Wappinger looks at ambulance guidelines - New York
Ax hangs over GPD and fire services - Gainesville, Florida
Ambulance district, Holts Summit fire to consider alliance - Missouri
Superior not pulling out, but there's still a strain on EMS - New York
E-mailed 911 brings aid to injured woman - North Andover, Massachusetts
Kentland Volunteers Offer Land For County EMS Station - Washington D.C.
Michelin Encourages Individuals to Recognize First Responders During National EMS Week
Letters: Make sure county is covered in new city ambulance deal - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sick Ground Zero worker grateful for filmmaker's help
Using wireless technology to care of heart attack patients - North Carolina
Fayette County man dies while waiting for ambulance -Tennessee
Ambulance team needs volunteers - North Haledon, New Jersey
Methodist Hospital Unveils New Emergency Dept. - New York

Ambulance Crash Log
Two ambulances in separate overnight crashes - Minnesota

Canada
Ambulance Base: Surprise Ending - Peterborough. Ontario, Canada

World
Guam to recognize Emergency Medical Services Week

Criminal
Branford firefighter accused of embezzling - Connecticut

5/17/07

America
State probes allegations of faulty care by medical responders - Los Angeles, California
County OKs EMT checks - Monterey, California
County seeks solution to EMS shortages - Levy County, Florida
$4.6M city fire station is on target for February - Maryland
Fire Company Responds To Workers’ Comp Issue - McConnellsburg Borough, Pennsylvania
Delivering help on two wheels - Downers Grove , Illinois
Rural/Metro Union in Works - Tennessee
Aiken County Call System in Need - Georgia

Job Listings
North Carolina: Paramedic

Human Interest
Rescue Workers Gather For Animal Rescue Training - North Carolina

Legal
Man sues rescue squad - Bristol Township, Pennsylvania

World
Lawsuit filed against GovGuam over EMT wages - Guam

Criminal
Chilling video shown at former paramedic trial - California

5/16/07

America
Battle Over Medical Helicopters - New Jersey
District mulls countywide fire agency - Menlo, California
Community responds to assault charges against EMT - Pennsylvania
Paramedics start Lisbon service - Wisconsin
North Douglas Fire levy failing- Oregon
Sunsites-Pearce FD improvements - Arizona
Dutton EMS to get new building - Montana
North Douglas Fire & EMS levy fails again - Oregon
Letter: Foolish strategy - Vallejo, California
Armada Twp. awards bids for ambulance, township hall- Michigan
Boasting remarkable reductions in mortality and time to PCI for patients - Oregon
Families of two killed in Mercy Flight crash suing AFLAC - MontanaCanada
Fire-paramedic deal approved - Winnipeg, Canada
Born to be a medic - CanadaMilitary
Honoring those not honored - Houghton, MichiganCriminal
Paramedic faces more charges - Brunswick County, North CarolinaWorld
Huntly paramedic a man on a mission - New Zealand

5/15/07

America
Teen's bad week - Rockwood, Tennessee
Layoffs would wipe out the paramedic program - Vallejo, California
Ambulance service uncertain - Bonita SPrings, Florida
Emergency agency equipment may have survived Kokomo fire - Indiana
Save lives despite cost - Tracy, California
Town to convert garage for ambulance squad headquarters - Shandaken, New York
911 List Problems - Georgetown, Maryland
Medicare may not pay for your ambulance bill in an emergency - Oklahoma
Ambulance service moving forward - Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Donated ambulances to go to Mexican cities - Arizona
EMS seeks agreement with TennCare MCOs - Tennessee
Firefighters Attacked At Scene - Kenosha, Wisconsin

World
Medic Maniacs give impressive performance in Peterborough Dragon Boat Race - UK

Criminal
Former EMT pleads guilty to soliciting ‘girl’ online - Nashua, New Hampshire

Awards-Honors
Shawano paramedic receives national award - Wisconsin

Human Interest
Making the grade: female firefighter/paramedic- Los Alamos County, New Mexico

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance, pickup struck collide in Terrace - Washington

Obits/Services
10,000 ambulance runs: Russell "Ruddy" White, EMT/FF- Elsmere, Kentucky
DeSoto County's first black EMT dies on the job - Tennessee

5/14/07

IC Corner
Clean it up !!!!

Ambulance Crash Log
Collision of ambulance, car injures child - Des Moines, Iowa

America
Safety is EMTs’ first priority - Fort Wayne, Indiana
County close to new ambulance contract with old name - Shelby County, Tennessee
Report finds paramedic oversight haphazard - California
Ashburn Unveils EMT Licensing Bill - California
Paramedics can keep firefighters healthy - Austintown, Ohio
Bridgewater rescue squads struggle to survive - New Jersey
Ambulance services cope with rising costs - Oklahoma

Awards-Honors
Paramedic/FF hero for brave rescue - California
Canada

Paramedics ratify deal to complete amalgamation - Winnipeg, Canada
Ambulance service won't suffer - Winnipeg, Canada

Job Listings
Colorado: Paramedics

Criminal
Paramedic in Chesco to be tried in sex case - Pennsylvania

World
Dolphin girl helps paramedic who helped her - New Zealand

Bodily Assault Log
Suspect In EMT Beating Appears In Court - Kentucky

5/11/07

Ambulance Crash Log
Fire Chief: Ambulance Driver Disciplined for Fire Station Crash - Wisconsin
Woman struck by ambulance, killed - Canterbury, Connecticut

Military
New skills emphasized in medical badge tests

America
Third of county’s ambulances broken down, director warns - Pulaski County, Missouri
Supervisors ask for ambulance pact extension - Mason City, Iowa
Local company picked for Santa Rosa ambulance service - Florida
Rural/ Metro wins back suburbs - Tennessee
Rescue squad in Newton facing challenges - New Jersey
Moore council seeking ambulance RFPs - Oklahoma
American Medical Response keeps Ouachita ambulance contract - Louisiana
Horicon EMS to consider hiring non-residents - Wisconsin
Life EMS close to response times target - Michigan
Winthrop wins ambulance pact - Maine
Whetstone fire chief fired; some voice outrage to move - Arizona
Donation Brings Equipment to Paramedics - Sierra Madre, California
9/11 Rescuers At Risk for Sarcoidosis

Photos
1968 Alfa Romeo Ambulance

Canada
Paramedic sexually assaulted while treating man - Maple Ridge, Canada
Paramedics fill in for ICU nurses - Saskatoon, Canada

Human Interest
A Strong Second Chapter - New York
A salute to a fallen hero - New York, New York
Local EMTs deliver baby in hospital parking lot - Wisconsin

Criminal
Police suspect pair in EMT's beating - Louisville, Kenrtucky

Obits/Services
Lt. Chris Hussey, FF/EMT - West Barnstable, Massachusetts
Brenda Brown, Apramedic - Huntsville, Alabama
Sgt. Timothy P. Padgett, FF/Paramedic - DeFuniak Springs, Florida

World
Porsche builds Cayenne S ambulance for its own emergency personnel - California
Paramedic cut is a fight this region can’t really afford to lose - New Zealand

5/10/07

Ambulance Crash Log
Collision with ambulance leads to Orange County suit - Texas
Two firefighters hurt in crash of ambulance - Ceres, California

Photos
Hog Wild In Iraq

America
Officials seek to toughen EMT requirements - California
Rescue vehicle burns in station - Tazewell, Virginia
Emerson to take over Buffalo Island Ambulance Service - Arkansas
Roanoke's Fire-EMS opens for business - Virginia
Williams puts merger of two squads on hold- New Jersey
Central EMS Wants Exclusive Ambulance Contract - Arkansas
Council approves EMS fee increases - Defiance, Ohio
Adams County Ambulance Board hopes pay hike draws more part-timers - Illinois
Paramedic who killed his wife dies in prison, a suicide - California
Sunstar Ambulance sets records in March - Florida
Fire chars a fifth of LA's Griffith Park - California
Rural/Metro Announces Fiscal 2007 Third Quarter Results
Henry voters approve ambulance district levy - Texas
Redrafted ambulance ordinance approved - Pitt County, North Carolina
Ambulance service profitable so far this year: Trousdale - Illinois
Ambulance authority may trim services - Kanawha County, West Virginia

Stanford signs deal to train paramedics in India

Job Listings
Alaska: (Sitka) seasonal ALS Provider

Medevac
Senate Aviation Bill Would Mandate Safety Changes for EMS
South Austin Hospital adds helipad - Texas

Legal
911 dispute headed to court - Joplin, Missouri

Criminal
Brunswick County paramedic arrested- North Carolina

World
'1 ambulance for 260 000 in PE' - South Africa

Bodily Assault Log
Ambulance crews falling subject to violent patients - Indiana

Life Saving Solution, Inc. and Priority One Ventures Announce Strategic Partnership

5/8/07

America
Growing concern among supervisors over ambulance shortage - Chenango County, New York
Fire Department to be considered to take over for Orange Cross - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Software to put EMS in right places - Kentucky
Rescuers’ perspective - Michigan

Legal
Pincay Awarded $2.7 Million in Career-Ending Injury Case - California
Injunction seeks to halt C’town EMS service - Indiana
Judge Puts Halt To Firing - Washington D.C.

Criminal
EMS Employee Charged With Larceny - Brunswick County, North Carolina
No bond for double murder suspect - Tennessee

Chilling Tapes Emerge In N.Y. Terror Trial - New York

America
Ambulance response questioned after girl drowns - Clearwater, Florida

Criminal
Paramedic arrested in double murder - Putnam County, Tenneesee

Feedback: EMS A-Z Series
Feedback: EMS A-Z Series ...."F" First Aid, First Responders? First On Scene

5/7/07

America
Las Vegas ambulance agreement unravels - Nevada
Elusive 'ambulance' cells are created
Scott & White launches new EMS - Texas
Local officials debate appropriate use of lights, sirens - La Crosse, Wisconsin
County debates training changes - Pitt County, North Carolina
Salisbury's Mayor Says Budget Must Make Up For EMS Billing - Maryland
Search for bodies continues after Kansas tornado

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance Crash May Not Have Caused Patient's Death - Joliet, Illinois

Medevac
Helicopter paramedics deliver donations to Holly tornado victims - Colorado

Human Interest
Pittsburgh Paramedic, 45, enjoys his gigs with band - Pennsylvania

Awards-Honors
Duncan paramedic wins "Star of Life" award - Kansas
Paramedic honored for her dedication - Missouri

5/6/07

America
Starks to revisit ambulance issue at special town meeting - Maine
Clarkdale FD 'coming together' - Arizona
Paramedics called it 'anxiety,' man says, but hospital said heart attack - Santa Ana, California
Medics "EMTs Gone Wild" Video Outrageous - New York, New York
Heated debate - San Diego, California
Bethel looks to add a lifesaver to call its own - Connecticut
District officials at a loss to explain financial irregularities - Caddo, Louisiana

Canada
Ambulance centre settled for now - Kamloops, BC, Canada

World
A Medical Morass - Iraq

Medevac
Chopper bill may hit $10,000: Many can’t pay - California
Air Evac's new copter offers extra space, latest technology - Illinois

Human Interest
He's always on call - Boston, Massachusetts

Photos
Photo: Skydiving plane crashes into home

Awards-Honors
RGH paramedic receives top honors - New Mexico

5/5/07

DUI Driver Hits Ambulance, Patient Killed - Joliet, Illinois
Paramedic-in-training dies from crash injuries - Flint, Michigan
Paramedic tax may increase - Oakland, California
NJ Releases Tapes of Emergency Calls after Governor's Crash - New Jersey
Officials: No need for trauma unit - Belmont, California
Lakers mull ambulance changes - Iowa
Retirement bill for EMS, firefighters would cost Cabarrus - North Carolina
Student EMT protected from suit - Indiana
Paramedics get deal with city - Thunder Bay, Canada
Tracy Medic Saves Woman -- In-Flight - California
Fundraiser to benefit family of EMT - Leola, Pennsylvania
Officials dedicate ambulance station - Huntington, Ohio
Ex-paramedic, firefighter Jeffrey N. Lown dies at 36 - Michigan/Arizona
Arthur Richard Meyer, EMT (ret) - Milford, Pennsylvania
Robert Markl - Chicago. Illinois
Winston-Salem Based Medical Unit Headed for Iraq - North Carolina
Photos

5/4/07

Military
Combat medics proven under pressure


Ambulance Crash Log
Double accident involves ambulance - Oroville,

America
Town demotes captain; chief draws reprimand - Blue Lake, Michigan
Hospital rerouting emergency patients - Gaston, North Carolina
Newport VFD Seeks Votes On EMS Levy - West Virginia
Prank 911 caller located - Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Fire Services overtime spending riles council - Memphis, Tennesssee
Board backs firing in racial slur case - Mobile County,

ER /Hospital
CMS Issues Guidance on Hospital ER Service Requirements
Doctors Look To End Emergency Room

Human Interest
Ventura County Fire Chief nears 10 years of service - California
From New York with Love (and a Siren) - New York
Auburn nurse takes flight in emergencies - California
In the nick of time - Princeton Twp., New Jersey

Legal
Woman Sues Over Losing Arm After Non-Emergency Gastric Distress - Florida

Canada
Heart attack death sparks paramedic debate - BC,

Obits/Services
Constance R. Durgin, EMT - Brentwood, New

5/3/07

America
Give emergency medical dispatch more consideration - LaCrosse, Wisconsin
City paramedic program in budget - San Jacinto, California
S'ville offers in-house paramedic training - Indiana
EMS calls should be left to private company - Kingston, New York
Sheriff's Department paramedics to run - Genesee County, Michigan
Critics want to halt ambulance deal - Capital, New Jersey
Emergency Medical Services Corp. Ups Outlook
Central Dispatch to begin EMS dispatching May 15 - Tennessee
County looks to improve EMS functions - Florida
Watsonville Fire Department feels the heat of staffing shortage - California
Why the smiles? Fire departments to stay separate - Virginia

Canada
Peel Regional Paramedic Services Begin Study - Canada

Criminal
Molester gets state prison time - PennsylvaniaCriminal
Former EMS Worker Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence - New York

5/2/07

Ambulance Crash Log
Teen’s car collides with ambulance - Edmond, Oklahoma

America
MedStar cuts back ambulance in East St. Louis area - Missouri
State lags in 911 service - Missouri
Osceola EMS workers want a director - Michigan
Volunteers to earn retirement credits - Southampton, New York
Fire district to get outside help for probe - Arizona
Speaker details Hoopeston ambulance service - Illinoi
South valley ponders merger of emergency services - Idaho
ALS plan helped lead to Aversa's dismissal - Pennsylvania
Nuisance calls hinder Frankford volunteers - New Jersey

Criminal
911 call played in NYC sex-assault trial - New York

Legal
Brandon writes new ambulance law - South Dakota

Job Listings
California: Flight Paramedic

Awards-Honors
Pelham officers, EMT to be honored - Massachusetts

Medevac
Hospitals merge copter services - Soutrh Carolina
Rescuers from on high - Virginia

5/1/07

America
Discipline handed down for EMTs - Washington D.C.
Medical dispatch idea put on ice - La Crosse, Wisconsin
MSP Troopers Perform Daring Aerial Rescue North of the Border - Mary
EMS service up in Riley County - Kansas
Chicago Paramedic At Center Of Racial Allegations Fired - Illinois
Obstacles paramedics encounter responding to emergencies - Tennessee

Canada
Wpg's new fire and paramedic chief faces challenge - Winnnipeg, Canada

Medevac
Air Evac’s Brazil helicopter adds Edgar County for medical emergencies - Illinois
Safety comes first in State Police's medevac operations - New Jersey

Job Listings
Alaska: (Homer) Administrator: Kachemak Emergency Services

ER /Hospital
Swarm of bees shuts down emergency room - Little Rock. Arkansas

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance suit gets $3.1 million - Alabama

Criminal
Chief Indicted on Rape Charges - Cadiz, Ohio
Am-Care Ambulance worker arrested - New Jersey

Legal
Parishwide ordinance draws suit from ambulance providers - LouisianaObits/Services
Michael J Latta, EMT - North Andover, Wisconsin