Thursday, October 30, 2008

10/30/08

Military
Iraq enemy targets medics and other medical personnel

Criminal
Doctor Stabbed In ER; Patient Faces Battery Charge - Florida

America
Fire At New Hartford's Ambulance Headquarters - Connecticut
Appeal hearing delayed for fired Fulton 911 operator - Georgia
Officials Searching For Ambulance Provider - Georgia
County Auditor against commission's plan for ambulance - Missouri
Contract Ending Soon for Local Ambulance Service - Alabama
State budget cuts prove detrimental to ambulance service - Tennessee
Ambulance contract discussed again at Tracy council meeting - Minnesota
Belhaven Volunteer Fire & EMS not walking off job - North Carolina
'Progress' in Camas-Washougal EMS talks- Washington
Controversy Surrounds Former Emergency Medical Provider - Maryland

Medevac
NTSB calls out aviation agency on medical helicopter safety - Washington
Panel: FAA Dragging Feet On Medical Chopper Safety - Illinois

Canada
Siren stolen from ambulance - Canada

World
Paramedic arrested on suspicion of murdering his three-month-old - UK

Obits/Services
VP of Hunter's Ambulance and Transportation Services dies - Connecticut
Paramedic Stephanie Callaway remembered - Delaware

Awards-Honors
Local Medivac Flier Receives Pilot of the Year Award - Wisconsin

Job Listings
Texas: EMS Coordinator

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

10/28/08

Ambulance Crash Log
EMTs Injured In Ambulance Crash - Texas

America
Fall River considers ambulance service - Wisconsin
Jefferson to offer bachelor's in emergency services - Virginia
City Council recommends Stillwater separate city ambulance service from Fire Department- Oklahoma
Emergency Response Time Shrinking - North Dakota
Contract for ambulance service provider tuned - Louisiana
Volunteer numbers dwindling - New York
Ambulance contract set to expire - Alabama
Welch Allyn and ZOLL Medical Corporation Announce Strategic Alliance
Grand County turns Kremmling’s Pepsi Center into EMS headquarters - Colorado

Medevac
Conemaugh Health System closing helicopter base - Pennsylvania
Air Methods lands contracts
Medical chopper's fate in voters' hands - Florida
The FAA and choppers - Virginia

Special Report
Scientists develop artificial heart that beats like the real thing

World
Doctor Locked Door on Man Having Fatal Heart Attack - Australia

Obits/Services
9-11 paramedic responder McGarvey passes - Maine

Monday, October 27, 2008

10/27/08

Sunday, October 26, 2008

10/26/08

Saturday, October 25, 2008

10/25/08

America
Senators Take Issue with "Dismissive Attitude" Over Medevac Crash
Mayor Questions County EMS Bill - Arkansas
Ambulance contract can proceed - Loiusiana
Mooresville council battles over ambulance service - Indiana
Economy Taxing Emergency Personnel - Nevada
Coon Valley Fire Department boasts seven female members - Wisconsin
Barrow EMS fleet to expand - Georgia
Counties will meet to determine ambulance service - Georgia
South Salt Lake may roll out its own ambulances - Utah
Contract with EMS station ending - Pennsylvania
South Shore department consolidation agreement official - Wisconsin
FEMA compensation lags for Task Force 1 - Missouri

Military
Rescuer fought wild water -Alaska

ER /Hospital
County leaders discuss Herington hospital transfers - Kansas

Medevac
Life Flight Helicopter to be Based at DRMC - Utah
Unnecessary flight risks? - Maryland
Neurosurgery need leads to local medical helicopter service - Illinois

Awards-Honors
FMC's Owens recognized for EMS professionalism - Georgia

Criminal
Fire instructor gets jail time on child porn charges - Wisconsin

Obits/Services
Robert E. Shetenhelm, Paramedic - Ohio

Friday, October 24, 2008

10/24/08

America
Senators Take Issue with "Dismissive Attitude" Over Medevac Crash
Logan County Man Killed in Crash with Ambulance - West Virginia
Video of overturned fire truck - Pennsylvania
Lake County turns hotel room into fire station - Florida
The EMT had been drinking - Wisconsin
Lyle Weseley Morgan, Jr. , EMT - Wyoming
Time running out for EMTs - New Jersey
Budget cuts hit home in Mesa; Police and Fire cutting back - Arizona
St. Louis Double Fire Truck Accident Video Leaks Onto Internet

Legal
Court declines to hear ambulance case - Louisiana

World
Ambulance NB accused of favouritism in hiring decisions - Canada
Emergency 'ambucycles' to bring aid to congested Tel Aviv

Legal
Lawsuit says ambulance crew dropped Brentwood woman - New York
Firefighter, Paramedic Sue Over Firing By Mehlville District - Oregon

Medevac
Panel of Experts Selected to Review Medevac Crash - Maryland

Obits/Services
Memorial Held For Helicopter Crash Victims - Illinois
Rodeo wranglers answer EMT call - New Mexico

Human Interest
EMT workers, students honored in Aims sculpture - Colorado

America
Tri-State donates ambulance to college - Wisconsin

Job Listings
Texas: EMT's for State Fair

Thursday, October 23, 2008

10/23/08

Ambulance Crash Log
6 injured in car, ambulance crash in Raleigh - Tennessee

Criminal
Man who faked his way as paramedic facing charges - Colorado

America
Man Fights Insurance Company Over Wife's Med Flight - Wisconsin
Grady doc blasts decision to cancel 911 call - Georgia
New Ambulance Policy Passed - Ohio
HQ in the works for Stratford EMS - Connecticut
Ambulance Fee Appears Headed for Defeat - Maryland
Possible EMS Changes Proposed - Florida
Volunteer fire departments offer suggestions, seek changes - New York

ER /Hospital
More trauma patients mean better care at Harbor-UCLA - California

Medevac
NTSB: Video Answers Key Question in Aurora Copter Crash - Illinois

Photos
Photo: Iraqi Policeman stands guard at the scene were a roadside bomb struck an ambulance

Human Interest
Woman thanks EMS crew that helped save her life - North Carolina
Life Link III: Adrenaline-filled ride - Wisconsin

Obits/Services
Lyle W. Morgan, Jr. , EMT - Wyoming

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

10/22/08

Ambulance Crash Log
6 injured in car, ambulance crash in Raleigh - Tennessee

Special Report
The speed of a plane, the agility of a helicopter and the efficiency of a hybrid car

America
Fire truck totaled at scene of wreck on Highway 11–W - Tennessee
Fire Trucks Collide in St. Louis - Missouri
Mayor: ‘Now is not the time’ for fire-based EMS - Massachusets
Oklahoma City delays vote on fee for EMSA - Oklahoma
County ambulance services in question - Illinois
Proposed Ambulance Transport Fee Causes Controversy - Maryland
Two 911 responses for dying Atlanta teen, but one was canceled - Georgia
Hutcheson Might Contract Out EMS Services - Tennessee
Sonoma Co Supes approve 13 percent increase in amblance service rate - Washington
Ambulance talks inch forward - Washington

Medevac
Video shows tower lights on before crash - Illinois

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

10/21/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Estate of patient who died in crash sues city, EMS driver - Kentucky

Awards-Honors
Stanley Wardrip Jr. is 2008 Braun Industries/ZOLL Medical EMT/Paramedic of the year

America
Bethune Volunteer Rescue Squad may close without funds - South Carolina
City nixes plan for its own ambulance service - Virginia
Springdale Asks Cities, County For Ambulance Subsidy - Arkansas
Tri State Ambulance director speaks about departure - Wisconsin
City to be more selective in dispatching ambulances - Texas
Ambulance fee to be on ballot - Arkansas
Elyria hires 7 firefighters, including first woman - Ohio
Sirens go silent - Pennsylvania
Officials want voters to pass public safety levies - Ohio
Donated ambulance is answered prayer - Alabama
Calls up for county paramedics - Iowa

Obits/Services
Seasoned Second Alarmer paramedic Garvin dies - Pennsylvania
Fallen medic laid to rest - Arizona

Canada
Information provided by paramedic union ‘not accurate’ - Canada

Medevac
Possible new evidence in helicopter crash - Illinois
Med-Trans Announces Expansion of Arizona LifeLine - Arizona
Step Inside The Most Advanced Medical Helicopters - Minnesota
Med-Trans Unveils New Corporate Identity

Monday, October 20, 2008

10/20/08

Sunday, October 19, 2008

10/19/08

Saturday, October 18, 2008

10/18/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Elderly Mam'k Driver Killed in Collision with Ambulance - New YorkAmerica
EMSN "Insights" columnist, Tri-State Ambulance Director Leaving for Texas - Wisconsin
Camas, Washougal huddle on EMS service - Washington
Hope rekindled for blood substitute
Researchers Say Bee Gees' Song Life Saving
Paramedics seek support for higher pay - New York
Friction smolders between San Jose firefighters, county jail - California
Ambulance associations to regionalize - Pennsylvania
FAA under pressure to improve safety for EMS flights
Flights rise; so does debate
Mayo Clinic Showcases New Eurocopter EC145Awards-Honors
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe Named a "Hero of Health and Fitness" by Men's Health Magazine
Obits/Services
Medic killed during rescue to be memorialized Monday - Arizona
Services for paramedic in copter crash - Illinois
Funerals planned held for helicopter crash victims - IllinoisJob Listings
California: Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist
California: EMS Quality Improvement/Trauma Coordinator
California: Emergency Medical Services AnalystHuman Interest
30 years and counting for EMT Connery - Connecticut

Thursday, October 16, 2008

10/16/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Medical copter crash kills little girl, crew of 3 - Illinois

Human Interest
Paramedics Hailed as Heroes - New Jersey

Awards-Honors
Woodruff Road Exchange Club honors local first responders - South Carolina

Bodily Assault Log
Ambulance Trip Ends In Man's Arrest - Florida

Medevac
Board: Lives lost 'needlessly' in medical helicopter crashes
NTSB plans hearing on recent increase in medical helicopter crashes
Medical helicopters crashing at alarming rate, federal official says

America
Forks EMS settles suit with Cetronia EMS of Allentown for $40000 - Pennsylvania
City Adds To Price Tag For Ambulance Ride - California
Trauma funds must not be ignored again - Georgia
911 Call Center Dedicated In Honor Of Dr. Roy Baker - Florida
ARMS members vote no confidence in chief - Connecticut
State law cutting into ambulance service’s funding - Tennessee
Tampa Fire Rescue To Unveil Pint-Sized Emergency Vehicles - Florida
Loose wheel prompts lie-detector tests for firefighters - Missouri
Paramedic unit misses 23% of calls this year - Maryland
City Weighs Imposing New Ambulance Fees - Oklahoma
Denver ambulance response times doubted - Colorado

World
Paramedics likely to reject tentative deal — chief negotiator - Nova Scotia
We saw a patient not a bomber -- city medics - UK

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

10/15/08

Medevac
Helicopter Medic Killed by Rotor Blade - Arizona

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance, car collide in West Windsor - New Jersey
NY man, 90, killed in collision with ambulance - New York

America
Ambulance squads cut ties over billing dispute - Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City utility fee may fund EMSA - Oklahoma
Memorial contributions help upgrade ambulances - New York
Watchdog group launches anti-city ambulance petition - Wisconsin
Acquisition doubles size of EMSystems LLC
New Windsor ambulance corps will staff paramedics - New York
Ambulance response unacceptable - Ohio
City closer to ambulance takeover - Missosuri
Land Dispute Causes Rift for Local EMS - Texas
Statewide trauma database nears start - Arkansas

Criminal
Former paramedic sentenced for drug theft - Indiana
No Charges For Paramedic Who Shot Man - Colorado

Medevac
Medevac under microscope - Maryland
LifeStar base lands in Anderson County - Tennessee

Obits/Services
VIdeo: DPS medic killed by helicopter blade during rescue - Arizona
City man accused of striking a medic - West Virginia
Friends mourn DPS medic killed by chopper blade - Arizona

Awards-Honors
Sussex EMS team places 3rd in international competition - Delaware

World
Paramedics face on-duty soliciting charges - Canada

Sunday, October 12, 2008

10/12/08

Ambulance Crash Log
2 Hurt In Crash Involving Ambulance - Missouri

America
Emergency Physician Bryan Bledsoe, DO, Recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a “Hero of Emergency Medicine”

Insights - We need Advocates

County hikes stipends for rurals - Nevada
Fire union raps councilmen over ambulance discussions - California
Johnston Fire Money - Ohio
Year 1 good for county EMS - New Jersey
Man's Death Sparks Ambulance Tug-Of-War - Florida
Is two seconds enough to justify EMS firings? - Indiana
The EMS maze - Indiana
DC fire department works to fill vacancies - Washington DC
Forty Fort, Kingston Fire Merger May Become Permanent - Oregon

Human Interest
Medic delivers baby first day on the job - Indiana
EMS saving lives in a whole new way - North Carolina

Medevac
So Far, So Good for new Medevac Protocol - Maryland
More than accolades - Maryland

Obits/Services
Robert Moore - Florida

Friday, October 10, 2008

10/10/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance with passengers clipped right after accident - Massachusetts

America
Emergency Physician Bryan Bledsoe, DO, Recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a “Hero of Emergency Medicine”
EMT labor dispute continues - New York
New Fuel-Efficient Ambulances Could Cut Costs - Louisiana
EMS reviews actions of medics in Monday incident - Texas
The future of Lusk Ambulance Service remains in limbo no more - Wyoming
Firefighters prepared to step in if ambulance workers strike - New York
2 cities to decide fate of ambulance service - Washington
Ambulance decision should come soon - Minnesota
North Carolina: EMT or Wilderness First Responder

Obits/Services
Raymond Joseph Goergen, EMT - Georgia
James Edward Van Gorder, Paramedic - Oregon
Jerome N. Goldberg - Maryland
Mildred Willis - Arizona
Donald R. Harris, Jr., FF/Founder - Ohio

Criminal
EMS driver turns self in - Texas
Employee allegedly stole drugs from ambulance company - California

Legal
Tired of negatives, board censures Slater - Washington
Circleville Ambulance Owner Named in State Audit - Ohio
Judge rules on Williams Township EMS building, proposed merger with the Easton EMS - Pennsylvania

Medevac
Medevacs, Trauma Docs To Start Consults - Maryland
ER helicopter service reinstated - California

Awards-Honors
Atlantic Highlands First Aid Named Outstanding Volunteer EMS Agency - New Jersey
Lifesaving first responder honored by Exchange Club - Georgia

Military
CAB MEDEVAC Saving Lives on Battlefield

Human Interest
Local paramedics are "saving lives, one breast at a time" - Florida
Women volunteers ignite the spark for Coon Creek Fire and Rescue - Wisconsin

World
Welsh ambulance workers save woman in America

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

10/8/08

Insights - We need Advocates
That may seem like a simple statement, but as you peel away the layers of advocacy, and the role advocates play in our lives, the magnitude of the single word takes on a whole new meaning.

Ambulance Crash Log
Litton Ambulance struck by lightning - Illinois
Man accused of causing ambulance accident - New Hampshire
No serious injuries in ambulance crash - South Carolina

America
Rural Metro Contract Voted Down - New York
City signs agreement with Lincoln EMS - Iowa
Ambulance contract goes to hospital - Idaho
Board OKs ambulance deal - California
S.F. health chief looks to private ambulances - California
Unpaid Ambulance Bills Will Wait to Be Paid - Oregon
Fighting for ambulance service - MIssissippi
Audit Disputes $4M In City Ambulance Billing - Maryland
Ambulance station closed due to mold - Pennsylvania
South metro residents upset over ambulance outsourcing plan - Minnesota
Hamilton residents wonder how much EMT training record scandal will cost - Massachusets
EMS Corp. names Murphy president and COO - Colorado

Criminal
Paramedic "Psychopath" serial rapist found guilty - California
Felony Warrants Issued For Man Who Claimed To Be EMT, Medical Examiner - Tennesee
EMT student killed outside bar - Pennsylvania

Legal
Jury Awards $23.9 Million in Reckless Ambulance Case - California
Judge recuses himself from city’s EMT case - New Jersey

Criminal
Paramedic charged with gross sexual imposition - Ohio
Ventura County paramedic supervisor accused of misconduct - California

Legal
Others May Be Disciplined In Stolen Foot Case - Florida

Job Listings
Texas : Medical Director

Medevac
Too Much Risk in Air Rescue
Video update on medevac crash - Maryland

Human Interest
Ghostbuster’s Ecto-1 on sale on eBay
A big pat on the back for Wells County EMS - Indiana
Lexington Native is The National Flight Nurse of the Year
Ambulance built with paramedics in mind - Michigan
Little paramedic to the rescue - Washington

Obits/Services
A life of 'selfless service to others' - Maryland

Bodily Assault Log
Woman charged with assaulting two Spring Hill medics - New York

World
Explosives-laden ambulance: Red alert declared in Pindi hospitals - Pakistan

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

10/6/08