11/30/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Driver Cited in Ambulance Crash Which Injured Chidlren - Illinois

America
$14.5 million deficit in EMS spending - Florida
Adams EMS Squads seek to retain autonomy - Kentucky
No overhaul for Denver ambulances - Colorado
Silver Lake, Falls officials happy with fire/EMS service so far - Ohio
Orange County rescue to be reinstated - North Carolina
Spit collected by EMS will help fine-tune heart attack test - Texas
Funding crunch puts rural EMS in tight spot - Texas
Emergency medical service ought to come from those who care - Callifornia
Paramedics criticize plan to consolidate fire, EMS - Washington DC

Medevac
Medevac Supported After Panel Urges Fewer Flights - Maryland

World
Paramedic Gio's a babe magnet - UK

Obits/Services
James K. Richardson, EMT - Wisconsin
Michael "Mickey" Merrigan, EMT - South Dakota
James R. Fox, EMT - Minnesota
Guido Tino Jr., Connecticut

11/28/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Sheriff's deputy, ambulance collide on Davis Boulevard - Florida
Federal report pegs power failure as possible cause of plane crash -Utah

America
Pinellas Ambulance Crew Pulled Woman From Burning Home - Florida
EMS chief becomes second to resign since July - Texas
Firefighters turn their backs on Austin - Texas
Ambulance Safety Net May Be Lost - Oklahoma
Increased training requirements coming for EMS providers - Iowa
ARMC, St. Mary's pick EMS provider - Georgia
Edmonds closes aid car loophole - Washington

Legal
EMS driver being sued along with drunk motorist - Kentucky
DC to appeal ruling to reinstate EMT - Washington DC
Nye County Paramedic Suing The City Of Pahrump - Nevada

Medevac
Panel review could lead to less helicopters - Maryland


Criminal
Paramedic Accused Of Molesting Child - South Carolina
Former Firefighter Sentenced to 40 Years for Arson - California

Obits/Services
Last alarm sounded for medic urnbough - Virginia
Shane A. Waters, EMT - Indiana
Melvin W. Iseneker, EMT - New York
Firefighters, family, friends give FF/Partamedic Kline a final salute - Illinois

Awards-Honors
40 years of dedicated EMS service - Alaska

11/24/08

Special Report
Some Md. ambulance crews 'skittish,' official says - Maryland

Awards-Honors
USASOC picks 2 finalists for medic of the year

Ambulance Crash Log
Slippery road conditions lead to early morning ambulance crash - Wisconsin
Ambulance, car collide in Oak Cliff - Texas
Teen arrested after stolen SUV hits ambulance - Washington

America
Fatal wreck involves county fire truck - Georgia
Group Submits Ambulance Petition at City Hall - Wisconsin
Paramedic service running in the red - Massachusetts
Woman wins battle over defibrillators - Montana
911 center workers evacuated - Washington
89 Workers will lose jobs when Hutcheson EMS shuts down - Georgia

Medevac
Md. medevac flights down significantly - Maryland
Survivor recalls helicopter crash that killed 4 - Maryland
Md. Man Named Air Medical Director Of The Year

Canada
Five survive Medeva plane crash in Northern Manitoba - Canada

Criminal
Man sentenced for assault on EMT, drug possession - Pennsylvania

Legal
Executive of ambulance firm Curtis Universal sued by siblings - Wisconsin

America
Nickles on EMT Reinstatement: Not So Fast - Washinton DC
Low wages chase away EMTs - Texas

11/22/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Lufkin man injured in auto collision with ambulance - Texas
Father, son, two ambulance crew members hurt in Ramapo crash - New York

America
Las Vegas Paramedics Call Off Strike - Nevada
County suspends its policy on 911 records - Pennsylvania
Consultant: EMS service to casino would cost town - Massachusetts
Ambulance services ‘notoriously’ costly - Georgia
24 Hour Emergency Coverage for Louisa County - Virginia
Firefighter's desk duty for DUI adds to overtime - Ohio
Keep safety first in Wellsville, don't eliminate positions - New York
No solutions after study of racial gap in EMS hires - North Carolina
Haven't ruled out support for paying EMTs - Pennsylvania
Rosenbaum EMT Reinstated - Washington DC
One firefighter dies in plane crash; two rescued - Utah
When will Pine Mountain Club get its firefighter paramedics? - California
Flannigan steps down as county ambulance service director - Minnesota
Fire union votes to sacrifice day of pay - Arizona
County concerned with decline in EMS volunteerism - New York

Criminal
FF/EMT not guilty of sexual assault of Acton woman - Massachusetts

Obits/Services
EMT’s funeral likely to delay traffic - Virginia

Awards-Honors
A true Tuscaloosa hero - Alabama

11/20/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Father, son, two ambulance crew members hurt in Ramapo crash - New York

America
A New Perspective: EMS, fire: turf battle just gets uglier - Florida
2 EMTs aid man pinned by auto - New Jersey
Sam Rafal: Privatizing EMS carries dangers - Georgia
FAA Invites Comment On Changes In HEMS Rules
Bucks new 911 policy draws fire from lawyer - Pennsylvania
Pasquotank seeks to boost minorities in EMS - North Carolina
Vandals do damage at ambulance company - Massachusetts
Increase in Paramedics pay could mean loss in services for Keener - Indiana
Consultant presents fire/EMS options for trustees - Ohio
From the sidelines, a bid to stop a strike - Nevada
Ambulance trial approved - NewYork
County will increase fees for non-emergency transportation - North Carolina
Ambulance service has made strides - Mississippi
Worth Fire Dept. to merge with N. Palos - Illinois
Fire officials form team to investigate EMT death - Virginia

Criminal
Former Monelison firefighter pleads guilty to embezzlement - Virginia
Trial starts for Boxborough EMT accused of sexual assault - Massachusettts
EMT gets 20 years for child porn charges - Missouri
Rescue Squad chief jailed on assault charges - South Carolina

Medevac
County ready to fly with LifeStar? - Georgia

Human Interest
50 years later, rescue squad still provides valuable service - North Carolina

World
Chester paramedics launch campaign to stop abuse - UK

Obits/Services
EMT honored by area firefighters at funeral service - Illinois
Longtime ambulance service chair dies - Alabama
Wreck kills volunteer firefighter, student - Virginia

11/19/08

Military
Combat Medic Training Evolves to Save Lives

America
AMR Tries To Stop Paramedics & EMT's From Walking Out - Nevada
County EMS task force holds meeting - Delaware
New firm helps Bend Fire on ambulance runs - Oregon
Doddridge County Looks at EMS Contract - West Virginia
Ambulance Bill Comes Years After Death - Wisconsin
City Writing Off Nearly $900,000 in Delinquent Accounts - Texas
Fernley's EMS contract with Banner ends this week - Nevada
EMT under investigation for alleged touching incident - Indiana
Investigation into EMT treatment of beating victim may begin Wednesday - South Carolina
Costs drive Taycheedah to switch ambulance services - Wisconsin
Fire chief resigns at board meeting - Arizona

Awards-Honors
North Carolina Paramedics Take First Place In International Event


Criminal
Official Charged With Sex Abuse - Kentucky

Obits/Services
Morris FF/Paramedic Steve "Tiny" Kline passes away - Illinois
Harold R. Smith, EMT - Utah

Medevac
No air ambulance decision yet - Mississippi
Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance Crashes in Northampton County - Pennsylvania

11/18/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance Crashes in Northampton County - Pennsylvania

America
Trooper Accused Of Interfering With Medical Personnel Tasered - Louisiana
Debate continues over ambulance fees - Maryland
13 Ambulances Called To Scene Of Bus Accident - Illinois
Landwehr not ready to recommend county ambulance plan - Missouri
Downgrade to EMS not affecting citizens - Texas
Crash Involving Avilla Fire Department Vehicle - Indiana
Beacon has ambulance options - New York
W. Richland ambulance service taxes fall short - Washington
Community Input Sought on Cuts At Fire Department - Washington
Blanco ambulance corps keeps its license - Yexas
Ambulance workers try to enlist mayor in contract stalemate - New York
Kaplan Continuing Education Acquires National Paramedic Institute, Inc.

Criminal
Police search for ambulance escapee in meth case - Minnesota
Medic-impostor case delayed in Goochland - Virginia
2 Arrested for Stealing From Ambulance - West Virginia
Whitfield EMS Fraud Alert - Tennessee

Human Interest
ATC dedicates their new EMT building in honor of the man who started their program - Georgia
EMT center dedicated - Georgia

Awards-Honors
Governor's Emergency Medical Service Awards Announced, - Alaska

11/16/08

Features
Can 911 Be Saved?

America
Investigation: Ambulances Dead On Arrival - Ohio
Patient dispute illustrates fragmented care network - South Carolina
EMS teams to descend on Creighton for competition - Nebraska
County looks at mobile home to house EMS crew - Tennessee
Reform emergency services - New Jersey
Mid-MO Ambulance Base manned 24/7 - Missouri
Emergency Dispatchers serve the public - Missouri

Medevac
Air ambulance district may be nearing the end - Mississippi

Awards-Honors
Wallingford to honor Doc McGaughey - Connecticut

Obits/Services
Laura G. Howland, RN - New York

Canada
Losing locks again a special moment for paramedic - Canada

11/15/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Vehicle Crashes into Ambulance - Texas
18-Wheeler Hits Ambulance On Way To Crash - Massachusetts

World
MI5 Discover Al-Qaeda Buying Ambulances on Ebay

America
Council rescinds vote, Culver EMS remains unchanged - Indiana
Oregon Fire Department opposes soft billing proposal - Minnesota
Family Claims Detroit EMS Took Half Hour - Michigan
Lowell Eyes Going Into Ambulance Business - Arkansas
Ambulance squad issue stalls Williams' budget talks - Pennsylvania
Ansonia emergency unit in 'crisis' - Connectict
Ambulance HQ moves to WMass - Massachusetts
Ambulance deal gets sweeter for patients - Colorado
Fairplay firefighters believe they were ousted over upcoming election - Maryland
County calls for state investigation of EMT treatment of attack victim - South Carolina
Union Member Deliver Strike Notice to AMR - Nevada

Criminal
Firefighter Charged with Arson - Maryland
Paramedic Charged With Murder - Kentucky

Human Interest
AHS students form first state rescue squad - Georgia
David Elliott to self-publish a history of EMS - North Carolina

Obits/Services
Detroit firefighter dies battling blaze - Michigan

Features
Copass retiring from Harborview ER - Washington

11/12/08

America
Oklahoma to debut new ambulance siren you can feel - Oklahoma
Blanco EMS Cleared of All Proposed Action by State - Texas
Navarro jumps to ambulance service - Colorado
Board fires new Windsor Ambulance chief - New York
Banner Churchill terminates contract with local ambulance service - Nevada
County would work with, then take over CRMC ambulance service - Missouri
Neighbor city to pay share on Springdale ambulance - Arkansas
Suburban ambulance service fades out - Minnesota
Ambulance response a raised concern - New York
Why is Forrest County content with SEMAAD? - Mississippi
Forks EMS reimbursement clouded - Pennsylvania
BOCC agrees to amend EaMS fees - Colorado
Lower Valley Ambulance Service May Flatline - Washington
911 Response Investigated After High School Student's Death - Georgia
Dashboard database to aid in care of trauma patients - Arkansas
Strap Alerts First Responders at Accident Scene
Firefighter accused of damaging fire truck after Phils win - Pennsylvania
Preparing for a PandemicAwards-Honors
Rescuers rewarded: Survivors say thanks with donation toward ambulance- Georgia
Hanover County Fire/EMS presents awards - Virginia
Mercy's Henning among 'heroes' - Iowa
Local paramedic recognized for 20 years - Arkansas
Memorial Receives Honor for Its Role after Sugar Refinery Blast - Georgia

Military
Fort Carson combat medic Walker killed in Iraq - Tennessee

Criminal
Rescue squad worker pleads guilty - North Carolina

Human Interest
Wichita has first female battalion chief - Kansas

ER /Hospital
Violence in ER a growing problem - Massachusetts
LR hospitals mostly likely candidates for Level 1 trauma centers - Louisiana


Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance responding to call hit by car - California

Third Fire Truck Accident in Three Days - Illinois

11/9/08

Features
ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies

Military
Two medical units, 140 soldiers return from Iraq after 15 months

America
Trauma care improving in southern Arizona
Ambulance service issue unresolved - Mississippi
Problems loom for potential staff of fifth Medic One unit - Washington
Doddridge County EMS Under Fire Again - West Virginia
Commission says no to EMS requests - Wisconsin
Morale issues surface at Eureka Fire - California
Sullivan EMS must wait to replace worn-out gear - Tennessee
Freak accident earns Penrose teen EMT ‘pinhead’ nickname - Colorado
Panel proposes setting statewide standards for EMS - New Jersey
Funding woes imperil MF ambulance - Washington

Criminal
Former Longmont EMT due in court next week - Colorado
Pasco Paramedic Accused Of Strangling Girlfriend - Florida
Nowacki to make restitution to paramedics, firefighters education fund - Florida

Human Interest
Paramedic who saved child honored by the toddler - New York

Medevac
Future of air ambulance service in area comes to standstill - Mississippi

11/8/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Pomona woman trying to avoid police checkpoint crashes into paramedics - California
Ambulance, Car Collision Disrupts MAX - Oregon

America
Brown will not appeal EMS policy - Rhode Island
EMT problems in Hamilton prompt another consultation - Massachusetts
Council OKs DFD-TEMS agreement - Alabama
North Fork Valley could be headed for EMT crisis - Colorado
MoCo Ambulance Fee Finds Surprising Support - Washington DC
Ambulance authority prepares to take over service in new year - Arkansas
Ambulance referenda pass by wide margi - Pennsylvania
Sewage back-up forces ambulance company to operate from motel - Oklahoma
Fire department and ocean rescue merge - Florida
Dane Guntermann: No reason to fear private EMS - Georgia
Clear Lake Man Questions His Ambulance Service - Iowa

Medevac
Medevac pilot fired in investigation - Maryland
Polluted soil found at copter crash site - Illinois

Legal
Ex-Blanco EMS director loses license - Texas

Criminal
Man faces charges of impersonating EMT - Virginia

Human Interest
'Off-duty' heroes save a life at Ann Arbor Ice Cube - Michigan

Legal
EMS Supervisor Loses Job Over False Certificate - Colorado

Obits/Services
Wayne Brown, FF - Rhode Island

11/7/08

America
Firefighters Injured In Engine Crash In Old Town on its way to a medical call - Illinois
Supporters stumped by failure of Lower Valley ambulance tax - Washington
Dormant ambulance service causes dip in revenue - Massachusetts
Voters clobber ambulance hike proposal - Arkansas
Manistee County voters reject ambulance tax - Michigan
Oregon may bill insurance for rescue squad calls - Ohio
All but a real person, iStan aids paramedics
911 Tax Measures Defeated in Santa Cruz County - California
Bickering between county EMS, firefighters could endanger patients - Florida
Attempt to convince ambulances to stop bringing so many out-of-town patients to ER - Calfornia

Legal
Couple Who Didn't Use An Ambulance Ordered To Pay Charges - Utah

Criminal
Firefighter takes plea in death of colleague - Florida
Man charged in EMT's death - Michigan

Medevac
AeroMedical and Rescue Expert Gadbois Featured at Dubai Helishow ‘08

Job Listings
North Carolina: Paramedics

Human Interest
F-M Ambulance looking for past employees - North Dakota
Officials tout Gloucester's EMS effort - New Jersey

Awards-Honors
Robert Langston honored as Akron fire-medic of year - Ohio
UM Survival Flight takes first place - again - Michigan
Alexandria Medics Honored for Heroic Lifesaving - Virginia
Rescue Group Celebrates 50 Years Since Its First Days at UA - Arizona

Obits/Services
Arthur "Art" Santavicca, Paramedic - California
Gordon L. Fenstermaker, Founder - Florida
Raymond O. Hoffman Jr., EMT - New York

11/6/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Careless driver plows into ambulance hauling critical patient - Oregon

America
No sanctions or fines for EMT without license - Florida
Commissioners contend with EMS issues - Indiana
Trauma Surgeon Named Chair of New Advisory Panel - Kentucky
Cole County passes ambulance tax - Misssouri
Panel could reshape EMS - Delaware
Pro-Med seeks solutions - Tennessee
Bay Medical Ambulance Services - Florida
Voters approving Washington County fire and rescue levy - Oregon
County looks to future of ambulance district - Idaho
EMSA serves as model - Oklahoma
Ambulance service likely headed to Allina - Minnesota

Criminal
Chaffin gets jail time for EMS theft - Ohio

Human Interest
Thank you for a job well done - Florida
After long wait, Everett paramedic gets a new heart - Washington

Medevac
Crash tapes say fog was pilot worry - Maryland
Trinity Hospital Gets New Helicopter - North Dakota
Voters keep air ambulance flying - Florida

Awards-Honors
Caregiver hero receives award - Nevada

11/4/08

Insights
Taking Care of Our Care Givers

Ambulance Crash Log
Car causes ambulance rollover in Albany - New York
America
Medics' Union Files Complaint Over Concealed Camera - Connecticut
La Salle, Peru finally agree on ambulance in La Salle - Illinois
Ambulance issue still big in Lamar - Mississippi
Sam Rafal: Private ambulance service risky - Georgia
Investigation: Rescue Response - South Carolina
Non-Emergency Calls Clog Pittsburgh EMS System - Pennsylvania
Los Angeles firefighters battle fuel woes - California
3 Dakota County cities may get new ambulance service - Minnesota
ACAD hires new boss - MissouriHuman Interest
County's new EMS station to be named to honor Charles Ridenhour - North Carolina
Voter, 92, takes ambulance to the polls - Texas
Helping patients main reward for paramedic - Louisiana

ER /Hospital
Hospital still waiting on FEMA money - Alabama

Legal
EMT who lost re-certification for 5 years loses state appeal - New Jersey

Criminal
Red Hook EMT Charged With Stalking Brooklyn Paramedic - New York

11/2/08

Features
Scene Time May Not Affect Mortality in Trauma Patients

America
Listening bug’s discovery stalls AMR-union talks - Massachusetts
Law will require workers to wear safety vests
Emergency heart and stroke care studied; state recommends system changes - Washington
Central EMS gears up for exclusivity, change to government agency - Arkansas
Medics set goals for getting to non-lifethreatening calls - Texas
Decal Helps Raise Money For Slain Paramedic's Family - Maryland
EMS crisis is looming locally - Georgia
Proposal to study privatizing EMS, fire fails - Tennessee
Group urges ambulance service study - Indiana
Mayor Hall, county fire union battling over Pine Mountain Club tax - California
Emergency room too costly for minor care - South Carolina
Tempers flare at Commerce meeting; E-Corps suspended - Texas
Pekin in talks with AMT for ambulance service - Illinois
Mayor Vows To Improve Ambulance Response - Colorado
EMS Inc. Announces $0.66 Diluted EPS for the Third Quarter
Glouco EMS a success in its first year - New Jersey
Fairdale Fire Dept. steps up medical runsv - Kentucky
Death of baby weighs into Brandon ambulance debate - Iowa


Medevac
Report implicates Carmel pilot in crash - Illinois

America
Infant Death Raises Ambulance Questions - South Dakota

Bodily Assault Log
Boardman cops Taser woman who slugged paramedic - Ohio

Legal
Former MedLife supervisor seeks millions - Louisiana

Human Interest
At age 70, the ER doctor is out - Minnesota

11/1/08

America
Ambulance Delays To DIA Investigated - Colorado
Counties work on uniform EMS services - Iowa
Last Minute Attempts To Confuse Voters on Measure K -

Crash Log
Two men taken to hospital after crash - Kentucky
Woman cited in crash with ambulance on Northwest Side - Illinois
Ambulance Wreck Kills Woman - Texas
Police seek car that sideswiped ambulance - Pennsylvania
7 Injured When Cars Hit Ambulance - Illinois
Ambulance crashes in Capitol Heights - Maryland

Human Interest
64-year-old twin sisters do 'double duty' for Ambulance - New York
Family of EMT thanks public for outpouring of concern - New Jersey

Job Listings
Indiana: Security Officer/EMT

Criminal
Spencerport EMT convicted of rape violated probation - New York
Ex-PVAS director pleads guilty to theft - Illinois
Ex-Springfield fire chief is charged with rigging entrance test - New Jersey
Pasco Co. paramedic faces theft charge - Florida
Ex-EMT guilty of assaulting girlfriend - North Carolina

Obits/Services
Richard Jackson Center, Paramedic - Arkansas
Dale Everett Garwood, FF/EMT - New York
William R. Chapman, FF/EMT - Virginia

Awards-Honors
Saratoga Hospital honors EMS volunteers - NewYork

Medevac
Mercy Air Gets Night Vision - Nevada
NTSB Adds Restricted Cell Phone Use
Report: No pre-crash problems in Ill. copter crash - Illinois
Recordings Released In Medevac Crash - Maryland
Opinion: Improve safety of medical helicopters - Arizona
Photos Fatal medevac crash - Maryland
Copter pilot had sought radar help before crash - maryland

Canada
Four Peel Paramedics Awarded for Exceptional Service - Canada
Paramedic awarded for selfless act - Canada