4/30/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Fatal ambulance suit underway - Michigan
Ambulance Crash Injures Six People - New York

America
City to discuss ambulance franchise agreement on May 7 - Nevada
Crowe: Not trying to keep Acadian Ambulance out - Louisiana
Pension plan touted for Valhalla ambulance volunteers - New York
Money an issue in proposed joint fire/EMS service for Leon County - Florida
2 towns to hold ambulance talks - Massachusetts
Slam on fire study heats up VP council - California
Emergency ambulance times improve, but not by much - Pennsylvania
City Council approves firefighter raise, additional for paramedic - California
Clinical trial provides clot-busting drug in ambulance - Texas
Ambulance District seeks tax increase to meet rising costs - Oregon

Criminal
Fire fighter faked paramedic certification - Florida

Human Interest
Back on the Job: Paramedic wasn't about to let injures stop him - Mississippi

Bodily Assault Log
Patient charged with assaulting ambulance attendant - Tennessee

Military
Medical technician in war can't get licensed in Wisconsin

America
Paramedics, EMTs go on strike - California

4/28/08

EMSN Notices
New Addition to EMS Public Affairs Resources

America
Things got a whole lot worse once ambulance crews and police arrived - Wisconsin
Paramedic service to renew - Ohio
Catskill Ambulance receives mass casualty equipment - New York
CRS expands downtown ambulance service - Maryland
New EMS hall rises near new hospital - Tennessee

Public Affairs
AAA Call To Action: Contact Your Senators about Medicare Ambulance Relief

Legal
Papoose Faces Lawsuit Over Bogus Ambulance Use

Medevac
Omniflight Helicopters Paramedic of the Year - Georgia

ER /Hospital
USA Today: More emergency rooms open away from hospitals

Canada
Inaction is slowing Niagara's ambulances - Canada

Human Interest
7 Year-Old Thanks Heroes for Saving His Life - Texas

Bodily Assault Log
Clarendon Hills man admits abusing paramedic - Illinois

America
EMS explains use of medical helicopters - Oklahoma

Human Interest
Timely visit led to fire rescue of EMT - New Hampshire

America
New York EMT crew slams rapper Papoose's sick call to get scene for video

Ambulance Crash Log
Several Injured In Brooklyn Ambulance Accident - New York

America
Medic One doctor to leave post as director - Washington

4/26/08

America
EMS costs outweigh benefits - North Carolina
Mayors get update on ambulance authority - Arkansas
Emergency Medical Services Authority Names New Director - California
More surgery for Rockland EMT - New York
Rockland Benevolent Fund for Injured EMT's - New York
High-tech EMS system to be switched - Pennsylvania

Criminal
Volunteer EMT charged in thefts of morphine - Virginia
Police think ambulance-chase suspect threatened girlfriend - Colorado

Photos
Photos/Video: Just a drill - Florida

Obits/Services
Memorial planned for Charles F. "Curly" Charleton - Washington

4/25/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Truck driver in ambulance wreck charged - Maine

Military
US Medics Tend to Iraq’s Wounded in Sadr City

Criminal
Paramedic Arrested for Stealing Drugs - West Virginia

America
Local Ambulance Workers Set to Strike Monday - California
City ambulance workers seek to form union - Montana
Ambulance issues resolved - Pennsylvania
Funds requested for paramedics - California
Flathead EMS head stepping down - Montana
Presby heart program takes flight - Pennsylvania
Volunteer ambulance service a big money saver - South Dakota
County Oks funding for Altavista EMS - Virginia
Life Saving Tools Unused, Trauma Care Guidelines Ignored - Massachusetts
Nimishillen Twp. won't help with 911 proposal - Ohio
Funds requested for paramedics - Callifornia

ER /Hospital
More emergency rooms open away from hospitals

Obits/Services
Fuller's service as a paramedic ends with a 'last call' at age 41 - North Carolina
Fundraiser planned in memory of Dover, Newington firefighter - New Hampshire

Medevac
Medical Chopper Makes Precautionary Landing - Alabama

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor
AAA Government Affairs Update 4.23.08
Advocates for EMS : March 2008 Legislative Update

4/24/08

America
FDNY medics rapped in boy's death - New York
Paramedic who won on Price is Right now lottery winner too - Maryland
Sparks between firefighters, EMTs ignite controversy - Pennsylvania
Senate bills would help emergency-service providers - Colorado
W. Hazleton ambulance audit OK - Pennsylvania
Task Force To Fix Ambulance Shortage - Kentucky
CSA 38 wants new ambulance study - California
Responders Break Silence: Does a Richland Co. EMS policy contribute to
Fuel Funds Drying Up for Emergency Services - South Carolina
Location matters for Walnut Township fire/EMS response - Ohio
St. Charles fire board supports $300000 expense - Illinois
Cherry Hill heeds protests, dumps fire station plan - New Jersey
Strong fire chief model approved by Legislature - Massachusetts
Redondo Beach drops plan to run Hermosa Beach fire - California
EMS moving to hospital - Ohio

Bodily Assault Log
Judge clears diabetic in assault on responders - Pennsylvania

Obits/Services
James E. Gates, FF/EMT - Virginia

Human Interest
Hometown Hero: Paramedic Terri Franks - South Carolina

Medevac
AirLIFE expands EMS service to Kerrville - Texas

4/23/08

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor
Tips On Negotiating The Minefield
EMSNetwork.org Announces the EMS Public Affairs Clearinghouse

Ambulance Crash Log
Semi collides with ambulance on highway - Nebraska

America
Lakewood Ambulance ceases operation - Michigan
Start-up private ambulance service makes pitch to county - North Carolina
Rescue response time lags in areas - Virginia
Rural/Metro Selects ZOLL Data Management Solutions as a Preferred Vendor
Volunteers say they will defy county chief's suspensions - Maryland
Pulse Oximeters Market To Exceed 438 Million Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Fulton's cutting ambulance subsidy makes fiscal, policy sense - Georgia
Union delivers 1300 petition signatures to WCA Services - New York
New Dispatch Service Now Available - Wisconsin
Follow-Up: State Looking Into Springfield Ambulance Transport Case- Massachusetts

Medevac
Medical helicopter service eyeing Corbin as possible location for a base - Kentucky

Job Listings
indiana: Security Officer/ EMT (Part Time)

Criminal
Ambulance Hijacking - South Carolina
Ambulance chase suspect dies of injuries from suicide attempt - Colorado
Career firefighter convicted of pulling gun on repo men - Maryland

Canada
Rights tribunal awards $22500 to paramedic who couldn't feel pulse - Canada

4/22/08

EMSNetwork.org Announces the EMS Public Affairs Clearinghouse

Ambulance Crash Log
Semi collides with ambulance on highway - Nebraska
Child injured after being struck by ambulance - Illinois
EMT crash victim recovering but remains in intensive care - Florida

America
In case of emergency : SWAT team - California
Fuel, insurance costs driving up Danville's ambulance rate - Illinois
Bethany Beach Gears Up For Ambulance Service Launch - Maryland
Springfield Man's Body Returned To Family's Door By AMR - Massachusetts
EMS considers training facility - Ohio
Pender County EMS strained - North Carolina

Human Interest
One night in the life of Brown EMS - Rhode Island

Awards-Honors
Fordham EMS Celebrates 30 Years - New York

Criminal
Ambulance Involved In Double Carjacking - Charleston, South Carolina
Prescription drug thefts part of Fire & EMS investigation - Florida
Former Paramedic, NYPD Buff Faces Child Kidnap and Rape Charges- New York

Canada
Aggressive Paramedic Care Holds No Benefit for Trauma Patients - Canada
Niagara EMS asks for additional units as 'stop gap measure' - Canada
Paramedic with MS wins case - Canada

Job Listings
Tennessee: EMT IV & Paramedics Openings

4/21/08

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America
Fulton EMS vote is a deadly mistake - Georgia
County extends agreement with Indian Lake chief - Michigan
Attleboro city councilor revives paramedic debate - Massachusetts
Town seeks funding for ambulance service - Maryland
DeSoto E-911 board opposes merger of dispatching services - Louisiana
Davis Named Interim Chief For Hillsboro - Texas
Fire chief seeks diversity - New York
Student EMTs get real-life experience - North Carolina
Cherry Hill abandons fire station location - New Jersey
Dispatch : A critical link - Wisconsin

Human Interest
Manassas rescue squad has up, down days - Virginia

Obits/Services
Evan Bernek, EMT- Vermont

Public Affairs - America Ambulance Association
April Open Door Forum Summary

America
Health officials question high-risk intubation procedures - Texas

4/20/08

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Ambulance Crash Log
Child injured after being struck by ambulance - Illinois

Special Report
They Do It For Us...
America
Health officials question high-risk intubation procedures - Texas
High-risk EMS procedure gets a low level of oversight - Texas
Harrison Twp. EMS squad investigated for dereliction of duty - Ohio
State faces a shortage of ambulance services - Oklahoma
EMS now has more control over decisions - Kentucky
Emergency transport could net $500K for the county - Virginia
Responders work to cope with afer gruesome scene - Wisconsin
Rural EMS in financial straits; Schwarzenegger proposes 10 percent cut - California
Bethany ends ambulance - Maryland
Ambulance service sketchy on Bolivar - Texas
Tensions rise between fire union, city - Texas
Rural EMS in financial straits - California
Survey: Voters OK paying tax for safety - California

Medevac
Air ambulance crews have to prepare for the worst - Texas

Human Interest
Fremont Volunteer EMS Department Works To Save Lives - Idaho

Awards-Honors
Rescue squad celebrating decades of service - Virginia

Obits/Services
Jennifer Collins, FF/Paramedic - Missouri

4/17/08

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Ambulance Crash Log
Eyewitness Comes Forward In Fatal Ambulance Wreck; Disputes EMT Account - Kentucky
EMT hurt in crash Monday remains in intensive care - New York
Injured Rockland EMT called a "fighter" who thrived on helping others - New York

America
Blood drive set for Friday in support of injured EMT - New York
WEMA Medic Struck By Tanker Truck - Tennessee
Mercy ambulance service doing well - Illinois
EMT personnel work efficiently and under turbulent circumstances - Colorado
SF mayor visits 911 crew, promises help - California
WDM paramedics team places fourth nationally - Iowa
County names EMS directors - Ohio
Democracy in action at EMSAB meeting - Idaho
Versailles may hire ambulances - Pennsylvania
Ocean City Reaches Agreement Over Fire Service Control - Maryland

Criminal
Alcohol arrests piled on troubled former paramedic - Washington
Man who stole ambulance visited by Weld County deputies that morning - Colorado

Human Interest
What it's like: To be an EMT - Kansas

Legal
Ex-chief sues mayor of Krum - Texas
Pasco County sued over 911 call - Florida

Canada
More paramedics and ambulances for rural areas - Canada
Proposed law speeds blood-test court process for emergency workers - Canada

World
Paramedic work bans likely for SA - Australia

EMS A-Z Series
"Q" He Who Must Remain Unspoken by Jim Hoffman

4/16/08

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EMS A-Z Series
"Q" He Who Must Remain Unspoken by Jim Hoffman

Ambulance Crash Log
Injured Rockland EMT called a "fighter" who thrived on helping others - New York
Blood drive set for Friday in support of injured EMT - New York

America
Ocean City Reaches Agreement Over Fire Service Control - Maryland
EMTs and Ambulance Drivers Threaten Strike May 2 - California
Inland ambulances aren't part of pending strike - California
Centre County emergency system upgrade may cost $28M - Pennsylvania
Cassia committee wants more trained emergency volunteers - Idaho
Islanders to start paying for ambulance service - Washington
Stark, detailed facts will win ambulance vote on May 27 - Idaho
Controversy Over Merger of Police/Fire Depts. - Michigan
Destin sheriff’s substation adding ambulance crew - Florida
MESTA hires new billing contractors - Oklahoma

Human Interest
4 paramedics from FMC promoted to captain - Georgia

Job Listings
Montana: FT Paramedic
AT&T and Federal Signal Introduce First-Responder Notification and Interoperable Communications SystemCanada
Manitoba government pumps $4.4 million into ambulance services - Canada
Province gives $2.7 M to add paramedics - Canada
Paramedic who collapsed at the wheel of an ambulance and crashed dies - Canada

Obits/Services
Northport mourns firefighter Varese killed in crash - New York

Human Interest
Hero saves medic - Alabama

World
Teen to sue ambulance driver after horror crash - UK

4/15/08

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Paramedic tried to save gunman that attempted to kill him - Indiana

Ambulance Crash Log
Rockland emergency medical technician still unconscious after losing arm in crash - New York

America
Paramedic, EMT strike looms - Santa Clarita Valley, California
Union says 300 ambulance personnel in LA County soon could strike - California
Judge wants info on Rural/Metro's Rochester contract - New York
County could land paramedic service - Wisconsin
Fire chief: Ambulance service will pay for city - Wisconsin
Domino effect in Quakertown ambulance service - Pennsylvania
Fewer ambulance squads slow response - Pennsylvania
EMS response time in Louisville - Kentucky
West Richland Residents Could Get New Ambulance Service - Washington
Ambulance gets blessed - New York
Follow up: Sheriff's department reimburses Navy medic for $60 towing

Human Interest
Emergency personnel put emotions aside - Illinois

Criminal
Ex-S. Texas official, wife convicted in health care fraud - Texas

Awards-Honors
Emergency Dispatchers Honored - Oklahoma

Medevac
Life Star copter makes precautionary landing - Kansas

4/14/08

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Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance worker severely injured in accident - West Nyack, New York

America
Union says 300 ambulance personnel in LA County soon could strike - California
EMS sees response time rise after cut - Kentucky
Emergency services - Changes needed in Jefferson County - New York
Officials want to make sure ambulance service wanted - Washington
Council candidates consider public safety negotiations - Texas
More than 2000 learn CPR at Anaheim course - California
Rural emergency care needs transfusion - Oklahoma
Dispatcher, ambulance shortages slow SF response - California
State launches Enhanced 9-1-1 awareness campaign - Massachusetts
Taxpayers face higher ambulance service costs - Wisconsin
EMS to see changes if approval goes through - Maryland

Human Interest
Off-duty EMTs, paramedic give Butch a chance - Arizona

Medevac
EastCare prepares to replace choppers - North Carolina

Awards-Honors
St. Mary's ER chief earns national honor - Minnesota
Floyd EMS employees get promotions, awards - Georgia

Criminal
Driver's belongings stolen from ambulance at ECMC - New York

4/13/08

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Ambulance Crash Log
EMS workers struck by car at scene of an accident - New JerseyAmerica
Health provider has plan to end its EMS payment to Pasquotank County - Virginia
Medic Helps EMT Crew, Gets Towing Bill - Michigan
Clark County EMS might go Yellow - Indiana
EMS University teaches emergency responder lessons - Wyoming
Event to raise funds for paramedic scholarship - Oklahoma
Bulverde to build new EMS station - Texas
Editorial: Fire-rescue consolidation sounds right for Martin, Stuart - Florida
This is only a test of the emergency response team - Georgia
SF's emergency responses fail to meet goal - California
4 of the 439 who died while waiting for a late ambulace - California
Watchdog: If you don't take action, you may be in an experiment - Texas
Outcome could set a precedent that affects fire departments, big and small - Washington
Fire chief to 'clear the air' about service issues - Ohio
Doctor Uses Experience to Help Local Responders

Human Interest
911: First of the first responders - Nevada

4/12/08

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Ambulance Crashes
3 hurt when car, ambulance collide - Ohio

Storms: Ambulances Damaged, Injuries Reported - Tennessee

America
Livingston EMS drivers hone skills at track - Michigan
A heavy burden on medical care - Texas
Emergency Responders: Meth Labs & Kids A Growing Problem - Mississippi
Medics' job: "Some of what you see, you just couldn't make up" - California
More damage to homes; trees fell on ambulance during storm - Tennessee
EMS GPS - Faster response time in emergencies - Tennessee
Emergency call Area dispatchers keep calm during crucial situations - Montana

Human Interest
Bulgaria Bear Ambulance
HD Introduces The Pope's NYC Paramedics - New York

Canada
Ambulance shortages worse, EMS warns - Ontario Canada

Obits/Services
Line of Duty Memorial Service for Paramedic Michael Gray - Canada
ALERT backer Clyde Smith left life-saving legacy - Montana

Curmudgeon's Corner
The Elephant In The Room by John McMaster

4/11/08

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Curmudgeon's Corner
The Elephant In The Room by John McMaster

Photos
On Scene: Rescue high above uptown Charlotte - North Carolina

Ambulance Crash Log
Evansville ambulance involved in crash - Indiana

America
Forsyth ambulance company files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy - North Carolina
Report critical of Jefferson County's EMS - New York
Tallahassee Says It Does Not Endorse Fire-EMS Merger - Florida
Still in play: Fire-EMS merger remains alive - Florida
Local EMS Need More Money for Fuel - Tennessee
Utah County ups price of calls to dispatch - Utah
Jefferson County Emergency Services Looking to Make Changes - New York
FF/Paramedic Dale Fauset Fighting for Life - Nebraska
MCTC paramedic program helps to save lives - West Virginia
Write-in wins seat on ambulance board - Missouri
Machine And Procedures Help Doctors And Paramedics Predict Heart Attacks - Arizona
Officials Worried Potential EMS Move Could Affect Fire Department - Wisconsin
Hearing focuses on emergency medical services - Connecticut

Military
Battlefield kits stop the bleeding
Coast Guard EMT's Skills Save Three Lives - New Jersey

Bodily Assault Log
Two counts of assault on a firefighter/paramedic - Ohio

Criminal
Sex charges against former ambulance service driver to go forward - Virginia

ER /Hospital
Chesco eyeing trauma care - Pennsylvania

Human Interest
Rescue forms bond between girl, EMT - Pennsylvania
Emergency medics provide service to student in need - Texas

4/10/08

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America
EMSA worker recovering after being hit by car - Oklahoma
Borough reverses, benches ambulance - Pennsylvania
Rural/Metro, city reach deal - Rochester, New York
Ambulance Fee Schedule Adopts Medicare's 2008 Public Use File - California
Steelworkers protest ambulance fees - Illinois
'Can't wait' - Scarborough urged to fund more FF/EMT's - Maine
Gas Prices Deplete EMS Fuel Budget - Tennessee
Long recovery looms for EMSA medic - Oklahoma
Commissioners review seven new EMS bids - Alabama
Webster Council hires new fire chief - Texas
Weston report puts fire crew on notice - Wisconsin
Millersport wants to get quick start on EMS/fire contract - Ohio
EMS ordinance under consideration - King George, Virginia
Rural counties face emergency medical response crisis - Californian
Major restructuring to unify DC Fire & EMS - Washiington D C
DC Fire & EMS push GPS, but could AVL have helped after mistake by crew? - Washington
Rescuing the Rescuers - Oklahoma

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance driver dies in car crash - Vancouver, Canada

Criminal
New indictment accuses southern Illinois health system, CEO - Illinois
Former paramedic convicted second sex crimes case, gets 1 year in jail - Santa Cruz, California

Obits/Services
Robert E. Miller - Wisconsin
Jarrett Peck - Snowflake, Arizona
Alfred J. "Al" Richter : A genuine professional - Mississippi


Human Interest
County Firefighter Plans To Treat Astronauts - Florida
Division chief combines career and higher education - Florida


Awards-Honors
Niagara paramedics finish in first place - Canada

ER /Hospital
Senators to consider NJ hospital cuts - New Jersey

Insights
Insights: Effective EMS Oversight – the “R” Theorem

4/9/08

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America
On Scene Photo: Enloe Medical Center paramedic & Cal Fire-Butte County firefighter - California
Krauss: consulting firm will not work with city - Idaho
Benefits change adds fuel to fire department, Princess Anne conflict - Maryland
Obese Patients Injury Paramedics and Shrink Budget - West Virginia
Full council to consider city paramedic rule - Massachusetts
Lifestar service moving to Joliet - Illinois
Borough reinstates ambulance - Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Rising costs pose challenge for ambulance district - Idaho
College partners with Bay Cities Ambulance on program - Oregon
Hall Ambulance shows off new night vision goggles - California
EMS Corp.'s Rating Lowered
911 recordings from call where DC engine went to wrong address - Washington DC
Fire district discusses local option levy - Oregon
Weston memo: Fire crew dysfunctional - Wisconsin

Criminal
Investigation underway into crack cocaine in firehouse - Maryland
Dowagiac ambulance official admits he stole $19000 from service - Michigan

Bodily Assault Log
Paramedic assaulted by a patient - Minnesota

Human Interest
First Responder a Hero in Bus Rollover Crash - Minnesota

Canada
Police: Ambulance-related crashes rare, but there are still too many - Canada

World
Paramedic responding at riot shot and killed - Pakistan

Job Listings
Alaska: State Health Program Manager III / EMS Unit Manager

America
Call for presentations for 5th Annual Emergency and Trauma Care Conference

ER /Hospital
Supes approve plan for heart attack care centers - California

4/8/07

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Military
Air Force dedicates combat clinic to fallen 1-10th Mtn. medic

America
Selectmen say 'No' to town ambulance - Massachusetts
Ambulances now required to accompany TEMS for all alcohol-related incidents - Massachusetts
Lanesborough Eyes Full-Time Ambulance - Massachusetts
EMS transition is ahead of schedule - Ohio
Belvidere's City Council approves Lifeline Ambulance contract - Illinois
Ambulance fees still under consideration - Virginia
Livingston County EMS To Conduct Training At New Facility - Michigan
Increasing Obesity Requires New Ambulance Equipment - North Carolina
Breathing easier: Bootjack Fire and Rescue gets new CPR unit - Michigan
Green Bay fire chief to retire April 26 - Wisconsin
MIEMSS without administrator after Ramsey’s winter retirement - Maryland
EMS Magazine Earns Coveted Neal Award from American Business Media

Medevac
Hahnemann University Hospital rename EMS service as MidAtlantic MedEvac

Canada
Ambulances boast new ‘Gateway’ to improved patient information - Canada

World
EMS: preparing for every disaster; 2010 Fifa World Cup - Johannesburg, South Africa

Insights
Insights: Effective EMS Oversight – the “R” Theorem

Ambulance Crash
Driver Critically Injured In Crash With Ambulance - California

Human Interest
Military medic saves real lives on the way home from National Paramedic Competition - Canada

America
City may penalize businesses that call for help - California
Sunstar Breaks Record with Busiest Month for Ambulance Transports - Florida
Rescue corps 'dead in the water' - Pennsylvania
Selectman backs ambulance report - Massachusetts
Agreement met; Montreal now has ambulance service 24/7 - Missouri
Pope will get his own team of paramedics - New York
EMT Program To Begin Hiring for Coming Year - California
County begins looking at ambulance service changes - Indiana
Pedal-powered paramedics - Kentucky
Rural/Metro Awarded $2.4 Million
Digging deep to cover OT at firehouses - Massachusetts
County In Disastrous Financial Shape - Indiana

Bodily Assault Log
Man Pulls Gun On Rome Paramedics- Alabama

Canada
Emergency dispatchers plan one-day strike - Canada

Obits/Services
William F. Stearns, FF/Paramedic (ret) - New Hampshire

World
Overweight woman fails to fit into ambulance - South Africa
Air ambulance in fundraising row - UK

Alarm raised on 'Death' drug - Australia

Legal
New law could air disputed 911 calls - Pennsylvania

Criminal
Juvenile arrested in theft of fire engine - Visalia, California

Features
CPR, calling 911 worked as well as using an at-home defibrillator

4/6/08

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America
Probe to begin in delayed response - Michigan
New Hartford EMT injured in crash on way to medical call - Connecticut
Doctor's Deposition Details Rosenbaum Fatal Night at Howard ER - Washington DC
Costs going up for ambulances - Massachusetts
EMS applauds chest compressions only CPR - Florida
Using drama to train for high trauma - Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Awards-Honors
Police dispatcher honored for 'going the extra mile' - Massachusetts

Military
US Army holds up Rabintex unit ambulance deliveries

Human Interest
Vow made Pam into enduring EMT teacher - NebraskaCanada
Paramedics test their skills at national paramedics competition - Canada

Bodily Assault Log
MAST paramedic shot with BB gun on call - Kansas City, Missouri

4/5/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Victim's Family Blames EMS Driver In Woman's Death - Shively, Kentucky

America
County wants to deal with hospital board, not GPHA, on ambulance contract - Kansas
Ambulance Politics - New York
Ambulance Board votes to keep embattled director - Maine
City Reviews EMS Procedures After Infant's Death - Kentucky
Commissioners uphold firing of EMS employees - Indiana
Fewer ambulances, longer waits for Fulton residents? - Georgia
Ambulance fuel costs pinch fire departments - Colorado
Is EMT Shortage Still a Problem? - Arkansas
IRL medical safety vehicle is ready to respond - Florida
Paramedic degree soon available at SOCC - Oregon
Firm gets $27M Army contract for ambulances - Michigan
Photo: Prototype; Burtek Wins Ambulance Award - Michigan
Paramedics to be ready to go to pope's aid - New York
Merger created Colerain department - Ohio
Firemen fired after incident in Bolivar - Missouri
Hunter's provides more than a ride - Connecticut
Positions open for EMSA workers - Florida

Medevac
Life Flight now serving Memorial Hermann Katy - Texas

Obits/Services
Fire captain, new hire killed in house fire - Colerain Township , Colerain Township , Ohio
Firefighter Robin Broxterman loved her job - Ohio

Human Interest
City selects Ojeda for fire chief - Texas
GEMS head appointed to state post - Connecticut
First female firefighter on board at department - Imperial Beach, California
County EMS lifesavers honored - Coshocton, Ohio

World
Users need to pay - Australia

Features
California EMS License Plate Voting Now Available

America
Officials: Delayed Response May Be To Blame For Man's Death - Washington DC
Proposed Emergency Services District is discussed - Texas
Ambulance station bid dispute - West Virginia
A Band-Aid for county paramedics - Indiana
Forks squad must pay up - Pennsylvania
Prehospital tirofiban beneficial in STEMI
Ambulance District breaks ground - Missouri
Elkins council hits snag with county ambulance deal - Arkansas
Volusia revamps heart-attack transport - Florida
Hudson population burst leads to emergency needs - Minnesota
Salaries, Strong Recruitment Ease Area Paramedic Shortage - Washington DC
County hires Pafford - Mississippi
Poulsbo Fire Will Ask Voters to Renew Levy - Washington
County follows city lead on ambulance - Kansas

Medevac
Med Evac helicopters to fly in for ceremony at NCMC - Colorado

Awards-Honors
Meints named EMT of the Year - Nebraska
Paramedics honored for saving man's life three times - California
Metal Township fire, ambulance company honors - Pennsylvania

Canada
$500000 hovercraft a boon in emergencies - Canada

4/3/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Woman Killed In Ambulance Crash - Kentucky

Special Report
Righting an Injustice: Those who assaut us should pay

Awards-Honors
Stewart named Hero of Emergency Medicine by American College of Emergency Physicians
Pioneer of paramedic model to be honored

America
State of emergency; Paramedics call it “hugging the wall.” - California
Tempe ground zero in ambulance battle - Arizona
Eatonville coping with limited emergency services - Washington
Resolution supports squad's disbursement - New Jersey
Fire Dispatchers Given Jobs Back Despite Protest - Rhode Island
First responder programs like one in Oriskany will help save lives - Virginia
Southern Paramedic gives business updates, goals - Arizona
Rescue squad launches ‘floating ambulance’ - Alabama
Action ambulance is sponsor for MVES fundraiser - Stoneham, Massachusetts
EMS updating cardiac arrest protocol - Kentucky
Committee discusses ambulance service options - Franklin County, Illinois

World
Train crush victim freed by having his leg amputated by 6 paramedics - UK

ER /Hospital
Hospital is cutting services to stabilize financial condition - Virginia

Criminal
Man allegedly posed as paramedic captain and helicopter pilot - California

Human Interest
Family Fighting With Insurance Company Over Transport Of Newborn Baby - Florida
Community EMS: Providing service in Novi for 25 years - California
A Texan's quick action saves tough Afghan boy

Obits/Services
First woman firefighter Virginia E. Warren, EMT - Lower Allen Township, Pennsylvania
James K. Shea, Jr., - Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
Emergency medicine advocate, fire surgeon Don Thomas dies - Kentucky

4/2/08

America
Ambulance breakdown delayed response time; 7-year-old died - Michigan
Pine Mountain Club must pick, and pay for paramedics - California
City, Rural/Metro Still Working on Ambulance Contract - Rochester, New York
More Ambulances Sought For Nashville - Tennessee
Fire District insurance doesn't cover FVFD ambulance service - Nevada
Louisville EMTs Get New Technology - Kentucky
GFD eyes part-time paramedic program - Indiana
County to hire second EMS captain - Texas
Defibrillator Bill Passes House - Oklahoma

Ambulance Crash Log
FF/Paramedic hurt in Route 332 crash improves - New York
Ambulance and gas pump damaged, driver injured in Wilton crash - Maine
Ambulance bursts into flames on 21 - Alabama
Rampart EMS lawsuit mediation slated for next month - Michigan
$18.4 M Helicopter crash settlement - NebraskaCriminal
Teens arrested after vandalizing Oceanside paramedic truck - California
Ex-official admits fire company theft - Pennsylvania

Obits/Services
Ronald Sheldon Hastings, FF/EMT - Wisconsin
Gary J. Mills, EMT - Michigan
August Caron - George West, Texas

Awards-Honors
VFW names officer, firefighter, EMT of the year - Washington

World
Volunteer West Bank paramedics introduce ambulance-tractor - Israel

Job Listings
Texas: Paramedics
California: Communications Dispatchers

Poll/Surveys
Poll: Tactical Medical Training
Poll: Responders' Privacy