Friday, May 30, 2008

5/30/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Medevac Crash Video: A Firefighters Perspective - Michigan
Driver charged with DWI after crash with paramedic's vehicle - New York

America
Air wave update expected for emergency services - Indiana
Why can't BSO provide EMS to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea as cheaply as for-profit company? - Florida
New Keller Emergency Medical Services opens - Alabama
Town, Fire Company Make Accord Official - Maryland
$16 million in equipment is available for first-responder agencies
Higgins announces grant opportunities for fire and EMS companies
Cloquet, Perch Lake Fire Departments take steps toward merger - Minnesota
What will happen to Porter EMS? - Indiana
Fired firefighter's thought: 'This is really a nothing call' - Texas

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor
Please Act Now: Medicare Ambulance Relief is Within Our Reach

Criminal
EMT can be charged with identity theft in suicide - Wisconsin

Human Interest
Lexington Park Volunteers Save a Life While on a Plane to Ohio - Maryland

ER /Hospital
Baltimore hospitals reducing emergency room crowding, study finds - Maryland

Canada
City to save millions on ambulance deal with province - Canada

Medevac
Air ambulance crashes have increased in recent years - Michigan
Air ambulance company shut down by FAA

Awards-Honors
Ketchikan nurse wins award for saving man's life on ferry - Alaska

Thursday, May 29, 2008

5/29/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Photo Series: Hospital Helicopter Crash
Full Update: Helicopter crashes at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids - Michigan
Videos: Medevac Helicopter Crash at Spectrum - Michigan
Medical copter hits hospital; 2 hurt - Michigan
Spectrum Health System News Release on Medevac Crash - Michigan
Female paramedic released after car hits medic unit - Washington

Public Affairs
Please Act Now: Medicare Ambulance Relief is Within Our Reach

America
Drowning in calls, EMS can anticipate a measure of relief- Texas
Cardiac Response Lags in D.C. - Washington DC
Mother Left Waiting For Ambulance Offers Help - Texas
String of shootings in New York City leave 8 hurt - New York
Controlled Chaos as Hospital Calls Came Rapdly For Shootings, Stabbing - New York
Air ambulances address issue of obese patient - Washington
Clardy says growth has changed emergency services - Tennessee
Pinellas ambulances to charge dead for rides not taken - Florida
Multiple injuries, operator trapped, after trolleys collide in Newton - Massachusetts
Laquey Ambulance Base proves its worth - Waynesville, Missouri

Job Listings
Texas: Transport Manager

Criminal
Paramedic to serve 3 years for child porn charges - Virginia
ISP Takes One Person into Custody in Connection to Paramedic Shooting - Illinois
Former Del. Fire Chief Accused Of Embezzling Fire Dept. Money - Delaware
Firefighters caught in investment scam - Pennsylvania

Human Interest
Wounded EMT eager to return to work - Illinois

Obits/Services
Dave Bulla, Paramedic - Texas
Injured Thomas County EMT dies - Georgia

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

5/28/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Woman Collides With Ambulance - North Carolina
Accident leaves Lisbon ambulance out of service - Connecticut

America
24 Injuries Reported In CTA Train Derailment - Illinois
Dustoff Medevac Vietnam war helicopters denied on Memorial Day
Seeking area ambulance service - Missouri
Two die near Eagle Rock in Memorial Day wreck between fire truck, pickup - Virginia
Austin Fire Department dismisses Lieutenant for stoppng for food on call - Texas
Bill addresses shortage of emergency medical workers in rural areas -- Minnesota
Ambulance bond passes - Idaho
Lonsdale fire department out of gas - Arkansas
Council Set to Approve Fees for Ambulance Rides - Maryland
North Lyon Fire Board hears report on ambulance service costs - Nevada
Fundraisers for SEMS, union cause confusion - Connecticut

Job Listings
Alaska: EMS Manager

Human Interest
Paramedic shot while driving ambulance thanks partner for saving his life - Illinois

Medevac
HALO-Flight has presence in Beeville - Texas
Medical Center, Air Rescue Begin Partnership - Texas

Criminal
Blanco Ambulance Corps director faces judge Wednesday - Texas

Legal
Trial set for Valley AirCare lawsuit - Texas

Awards-Honors
Stow firefighter Lou Ann Metz honored with state award for EMS work - Iowa

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

2/27/08

Monday, May 26, 2008

5/26/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance involved in Parkway crash in Holmdel - New Jersey

Features
Bicyclists honor service by EMS workers

America
Rattler bites turn nastier, extreme symptoms show - Arizona
New Device Helps Emergency Responders At Lowe's Motor Speedway - North Carolina
Peninsula seeks permanent ambulance fix - Texas
Tempe contract process questioned - Arizona
Lethal storms kill 8 in Iowa and Minnesota
Fast access to medical data sought - Minnnesota
Privatizing ambulance service could cut costs - Alabama
Lion Attacks Zoo Keeper - Michigan
Drowned Boston Medical Center trauma surgeon modernized EMS
Issues raised in May Day protocol for firefighters - Ohio
Higher medical fees likely - North Carolina
New Prospect eyes prospect of new EMS station -South Carolina
Panel Sees Flaws in Trauma System - Texas
Residents may not be billed for EMS services - Ohio

Medevac
Medical Helicopter Catches Fire - Florida

Human Interest
Video: Angles of Mercy- Vietnam Nurses

Canada
Hospital holdups keep EMS off streets - Canada
EMS union boss steps down - Canada

Obits/Services
Lester Bill Vincent Sr. - Florida
Charles F. Griesmyer, FF - New York

Job Listings
California: Multiple Openings (Royal Ambulance)

Public Affairs
URGENT - CALL TO ACTION: Write Your Senators on Medicare Ambulance Relief

Saturday, May 24, 2008

5/24/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance ferrying passenger involved in collision - Washington

America
Video: Memory of Shot EMT Still on the Mind of Co-Workers
Oceana EMS readies for Rothbury - Michigan
Service targets 911 callers - Washington DC
Some changes, some the same for paramedics - Ohio
Rescue vehicle hit, victim of break in on charity ride - Virginia
Open meetings violations prove costly to fire district - Washington
EMS director supervision moved to county executive - Tennessee
EMTs May Soon Be MIA At NYC Beaches - New York
Va. county, Hampshire look at EMS agreement - Virginia
EMT Training Paid In Full - Florida
Medical help on the waves: Paramedics ride with marine patrol - Connecticut

Canada
Change in Leadership for Calgary Paramedic Union - Canada

Obits/Services
Prominent Boston Trauma Surgeon Drowns - Massachusetts

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor
URGENT - CALL TO ACTION: Write Your Senators on Medicare Ambulance Relief

Friday, May 23, 2008

5/23/08

Public Affairs
URGENT - CALL TO ACTION: Write Your Senators on Medicare Ambulance Relief

America
American LaFrance Confirms Plan of Reorganization
Federal mandate requires vests on highway
Clark County gets new plan for EMS providers - Indiana
Ambulance workers vote to affiliate with labor union - Montana
Odessa Twp. looks at millage option for ambulance - Michigan
State EMS director position being proposed - Pennsylvania
New equipment donated in UW Med Flight doctor's name - Wisconsin
Harris County ambulance inspection report troubling finds - Texas
Future of ambulance service up to voters - Idaho
EMS A-OK - Maryland
New Ambulance Meant to Protect EMTs, Others - Texas
EMS bikers making progress despite theft
Firefighter drove accused attackers to park - Arizona
911 operator who took call from slain woman has spotty record - Florida
STAR Flight lays out business plan before commissioners - Texas

Medevac
Cause of Med Flight Crash Not in Report - Wisconsin

Criminal
Ohio firefighter spared death in fireworks slaying - Ohio
Drug Court Offers Alternatives To Paramedic - Arizona

World
Calls for ambo cam for security - Australia
Ambulance staff 'bullied and harassed', MSPs told - UK

Thursday, May 22, 2008

5/22/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance crew among 7 hurt at Richmond crash - Virginia
Ambulance struck by wrong-way driver - Washinton

America
NewsChannel 5 Obtains Video from EMT Shooting
Bees Swarm Ambulance After Attack - Arizona
As EMT recovers from shooting, MedStar president calls for meeting with metro-east mayors - Illinois
10/33 Ambulance Service is speaking out - Illinois
MCHD tables resolution to recognize union - Texas
EMS switch called success - New Jersey
City considers false alarm fees - Kansas
State trying to stabilize ambulance services - Oklahoma
Squads consolidate medical oversight; Woodmark donates CPAP machine - Virginia
Full-time SJ medical unit approved - Georgia
Bolivar to get full-time medics - Texas
Voters say yes to EMS, school levies - Washington
Equipment worth cost - Illinois
Trustees hold back fire/EMS funds due Millersport - Ohio
Stroke Victim's 911 Call included dispatcher's ultimatum - Wisconsin
New Milford Ambulance Corps Faces 'Emergency' - Connecticut

Human Interest
EMT Talks about Shooting that Injured Partner - Illinois
Emergency response history put cart before the ambulance
Groups planting 20000 flags to honor fallen heroes - Kentucky

Criminal
Jury convicts former EMT of drunk driving - Ohio

Bodily Assault Log
Ambulance Call That Turned Ugly - Wales

Photos
Photos: A day in the life with GHAS - Galesburg, Illinois
Photo: PHI Air Ambulance -

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

5/21/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance workers hurt in Palmer crash - Massachusetts

America
Councilman Proposes Payment Up Front Before Ambulance Ride - Texas
Trinity to keep ambulance contract - Massachusetts
Firefighters Say Policy On First Responders Puts Lives At Risk - Ohio
Commission OKs EMS Rate Hike - Florida
Live-Saving Drug Not Available To EMS - Tennessee
DCCC Recruiting For Fall Paramedic Program - Pennsylvania
City’s EMS budget gets booster shot - Texas
Maine Trauma System - Maine
MFD drops to basic life support rescue - Alabama
Ambulance companies must have seat belt extenders - Delaware
EMT's spending questioned - Missouri
Voters to consider future of ambulance district - Idaho

Criminal
EMT not charged in death - South Carolina
Paramedic Remains Hospitalized After Shooting - Illinois
Jury To Decide If Firefighter Who Killed 3 Should Die - Ohio
$25K Reward Offered In Off-Duty Paramedic Killing - California

Medevac
Confidence Flights Begin For Med Flight Staff - Wisconsin

Legal
Grand jury: County must improve protocol at dispatch center - California

ER /Hospital
Trauma Centers on Financial Life Support in North Fulton - Georgia

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

5/20/08

World
Flying Car Could Become Israel's Robotic Ambulance

Features
Smart Medic: Java Medic Coffee Co.

Criminal
Cyclists Robbed While Raising Money For EMS Workers' Families - Maryland
Fake firefighter will serve sentence at home - California
Police search for three suspects in ambulance worker shooting - Illinois
Medic Shot in East St. Louis - Illinois

Ambulance Crash Log
Girl On Way To School Struck By Ambulance - New York

Criminal
MedStar EMT shot in the chest while transporting remains critical - Illinois
Ambulance company employee arrrested; plays prank on rival company - Rhode Island
EMT arrested on lewd act charges - South Carolina

America
Auditor seeks ambulance-response report - Clorado
Council agenda includes ambulance service issues - Illinois
Reprimand against Fire-Rescue EMS Division Chief upheld - Florida
Ambulance vote is a week away - Idaho
La Salle ambulance controversy continues - Illinois
Service V. Tank, Ambulance Woes - Arkansas
911 stretched thin - New Mexico
Medic One new ventilators improve help for fire, crash victims - Washington

Awards-Honors
Putnam EMT who died on the job to be honored - New York

Obits/Services
Troy David Savage, EMT/FF - Georgia
Roger Gaumont, former firefighter and veterans agent - Massachusetts

Monday, May 19, 2008

5/19/08

Features
The Art of Medicine: Navigating the golden hour

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance Carrying Patient Involved In Overnight Accident - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ambulance Driver, Paramedic Hurt In I-275 Collision - St. Petersburg , Florida

America
Rural/Metro issues Reminder to Stockholders on deals That May Impact IRS Section 382 Outcome
Adena study is making a difference in EMS industry in Ohio, nation - Ohio
Interim ambulance director named - Kentucky
Bill seeks to cap taxes on ambulances - North Carolina
500 bees may have stung man to death - Texas
Ambulance Fee Hike On Agenda - Florida
County commission discusses EMS building - Kansas
Anne Arundel exec proposes $500 ambulance service fee- Maryland
Patient's response time crucial for recovery - Illinois
Consultant: Volunteer fireman underutilized - South Carolina
New bike patrol might save lives - New York
Cleveland tries out Fire Department paramedic program - Ohio
Area ambulance services gain an edge - Massachusetts
Denver Health's Ambulance Delays Risk Patient Lives - Colorado
Ambulance Staff Morale Hits a Low - Texas

Medevac
Metro Aviation completes new 407's for Med-Trans

Bodily Assault Log
Abuse complainant hits deputy, bites paramedic - Florida

Human Interest
EMS Wheels Not Slowing After 40 Years - Texas
Doctor's confidence disappears when wife is the patient - Alaska

Obits/Services
Ailing Paramedic/Firefighter Fausset Dies - Nebraska
Oklahoma: Emergency Medical Technicians/Dispatch
Donald G. Harris, EMT - Ohio

Saturday, May 17, 2008

5/17/08

Features
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride Underway

America
Legislation passed: Dr. Bill Jermyn and Time Critical Diagnosis - Missouri
Stolen ambulance crashes into cop cars during nightclub raid - Texas
La Salle shocks Peru with ambulance demand - Illinois
Dawson County EMS Now Provides Mobile Intensive Care Units - Georgia
Beatty ambulance service in jeopardy - Nevada
Gunshots at local bar raise concerns over safety of EMS crews - Kansas
"Code of the Road" - Oklahoma
Acting Elyria Fire Chief splits with Mayor on fire safety - Ohio
Dirty Ambulances May Spread Superbugs - Arizona
MARCS on the spot - Ohio
Can I put that on a card? A new way to pay at EMS - Kansas
Be thankful someone comes when you call 911 - Nebraska
JPS patient dies after policy slows move to ER - Texas
New chip detects heart attacks better than an EKG

Human Interest
A nightmare of a call - Minnesota
Monster truck runs over mom, kids - Texas
The EMT in the prom dress - Indiana

ER /Hospital
Hospitals differ in ability to tackle a heart crisis - Ohio

Criminal
Former Gates-Chili firefighter sentenced - New York
Cops hunt Hasidic EMT in Brooklyn attack on black college student - New York

Obits/Services
Thousands come to bid farewell; paramedic killed in Afghanistan - Canada
Tears flow as Med Flight crash victims honored (with audio) - Wisconsin

Friday, May 16, 2008

5/16/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Three injured in crash involving ambulance - Delaware

America
City To Lose 121 EMTs By End Of June - New York
Ambulances Trying To Save Gas While Saving Lives - Minnesota
State: Emergency response poses no danger - Connecticut
Williamson adds EMS staff, will replace system - Texas
NBC 30 Investigates Overcrowded Emergency Rooms - Connecticut
Local medics volunteer for 'angel of mercy' mission - Indiana
City asked to increase number of paramedics - Kansas
Hutson questioned about contact with ambulance company - Arizona
Ambulance company donates 70 defibrillators - Arizona
Silver Bay native new ambulance service director - Minnesota
Man calls 911 about moon - Florida

Awards-Honors
Ambulance Association honors Davenport EMS coordinator - Iowa
Tri-county agency applauds work of dedicated emergency personnel - Pennsylvania
Rescue squad celebrates 40 years - Virginia
Top EMS People of TheYear Named - California

Human Interest
EMTs: Heroes in jumpsuits - California
4th Annual EMS Family Day - Minnesota

Obits/Services
Services for Omar Maldonado, EMT-B - Ontario, California
EMS bike ride honors fallen paramedics - New York
Andrew J. Nazzaro, EMT - New Jersey
Dr. Darren Bean was pioneer in resuscitation efforts - Wisconsin
James W. Kesler, EMT - Virginia
William E. Bender, EMT (ret) - New York
Procession Honors Fallen EMS Workers - Wisconsin
Dr. Bill Jermyn - Missouri

Thursday, May 15, 2008

5/15/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Cops: Ambulance driver caused crash in which EMT lost arm - New York
Crashed Helicopter Didn't Have Certain Recommended Equipment - Wisconsin

America
L.A. City Council gives preliminary approval to fines for patient dumping - California
Budget Cuts Will Hinder EMS Growth, Chief Says - Washington DC
Largo Fire Chief proposes ambulance plan - Florida
Task Force Recommends Separate Ambulance Service - Oklahoma
2 Paramedics Suspended For Racial Slur Over Radio - Illinois
"Taxi Cab" EMS - South Carolina
Officials Cite Wake County for Safety Violations - North Carolina
The Crisis in Trauma, Emergency Care - Maryland
Burg EMS struggling to keep up - Ohio
Lawsuit Against Medical Crew After Fiancee's Death - California
Dougherty County hit by paramedic shortage - Georgia
Dad of teen killed by tree questions 911 delay - Georgia

Medevac
Medical Aviation, Combat: Deadliest Flights

Human Interest
Tulsa paramedic responds to his own - Oklahoma

Legal
Monroe Ambulance Sues City of Rochester - New York

Job Listings
Alaska: Training Center Coordinator
Vermont: EMS Coordinator

Public Affairs
AAA Government Affairs Update - May 13, 2008

Sunday, May 11, 2008

5/11/08

Saturday, May 10, 2008

5/10/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance, Semi Collide - Colorado
Parents of teen sue ambulance company for fatal crash - Colorado

America
New York City's Rapid Organ Recovery Ambulance Faces Criticism - New York
Contract signed; Bethany volunteers to operate ambulances - Delaware
State probes Bethel, New Milford ambulance response times - Connecticut
Late night visit rattles Yelm medic - Washington
EMS Audit May Solve Litchfield Report Issue - Illinois
Ambulance service committee to put together presentation - Illinois
Fire chief reprimanded for mishandling case - Georgia
Manchester, LifeMed reach tentative pact - Indiana
Emergency care decisions impact health and public safety - Indiana

Medevac
Two medevac ambulance services to merge by this fall - Alaska
Air rescue company may land local base at Westover Field - California
LIFE FORCE III Now Using Night Vision Technology - Tennessee

Special Report
National EMS Memorial Service Selects New Host City

Human Interest
Paramedic saves 12-year-old baseball player's life - North Carolina

Canada
Paramedics pay their respects to paramedic - Canada

Job Listings
South Carolina: PT Paramedic

Thursday, May 08, 2008

5/8/08

Public Affairs
City of Vallejo to declare bankruptcy - California

America
Embattled Austin fire chief resigns - Texas
Benson EMS To Join County - North Carolina
Squad selection marked by stiff competition - North Carolina
EMS requests new positions, equipment - Tennessee
EMS director seeks $90000 for extra crew - Georgia
Bulverde/Spring Branch EMS to build state-of-the-art facility - Texas
Ambulance Fees Increase In Mason City - Iowa
EMS workers embark on weeklong memorial ride - Texas
Program To Alleviate 'Frequent Flier' 911 Calls - Maryland
Editorial: Measure to regulate EMTs is overdue - California

Human Interest
EMT program lets teens jump-start their careers - Pennsylvania
EMS is in Smithsburg volunteer's DNA - Maryland
Ambulance Corps turns 50 - New York

Awards-Honors
Pasadena Paramedic/National Guardsmen honored for valor - Maryland

Canada
Medics share risk with other soldiers - Canada

Criminal
Ambulance Leads Chase Through 2 Counties - Texas

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

5/7/08

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

5/6/08

Public Affairs
Model EMS Legislation - Florida
As part of EMS Network's vision of helping local communities continually improve the way emergency medical services are provided on a local level, the Public Affairs section will highlight model EMS statutes and administrative rules. The language in these model sources contain what we feel are "best practices" in EMS structure and regulatory oversight

Legal
Medicaid Lawsuit Filed To Stop 10% Medicaid Provider
Providers fight cuts in MediCal

America
Livingston EMS To Relocate & Expand At County Airport - Michigan
EMS building construction suspended - Ohio
Sodus takes control of EMS
Homewood drops private ambulance service idea - Illinois
Emergency Medical Services Inc. Announces $0.40 Diluted EPS for First Quarter 2008
SW Ambulance cries foul at Tempe's PMT deal - Arizona

Canada
Paramedics can ease pressure on health care - Canada

Obits/Services
Beverly L. Gage, EMT - Virginia

Ambulance Crash Log
Records show driver in deadly EMS wreck has past job-related incidents - Indiana

Criminal
Paramedic student, instructor accused of colluding to cheat on state exam- New
Former EMS Worker Pleads Guilty to Impersonating a State Trooper - West Virginia

ER /Hospital
Hospital ERs overwhelmed, one-day study finds

Monday, May 05, 2008

5/4/08

America
Emergency workers addressing escalating ambulance runs - Indiana
Opponents of Med-Care cite long-term debt plan - Maine
New transport service in the works for Baker County - Florida
Ambulance response times getting shorter - Pennsylvania
Combat Medics Practice Their Trade at NTC - California
Three bids under review for emergency services - Alabama
Roanoke's budget pinches all - Virginia
UM eyes new EMS base - Michigan
Trustees mull new 911 center - Illinois
Leon County EMS fields record number of calls - Florida
Editorial: Reasonable raises for Sacramento firefighters - California

Canada
Internet phone company sounds 911 alarm - Canada

Medevac
County Board To Consider New Survival Flight Base - Michigan

Human Interest
Laughing To The End: Byrd is retiring after 32 years - Florida
CHP makes bold rescue - California

Sunday, May 04, 2008

5/4/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance Rolls, Injures Paramedic - Omaha. Nebraska

America
Federal tax credits sought for firefighters, ambulance crews
Rochester police officer saved by EMT - New York
Ad, mailing against override angers firefighters - Massachusetts
Arlington irks private ambulance service - Washington
Amarillo's Ambulance audit - Texas
Pinellas County Deaths: Justified Or Covered Up? - Florida
Selectmen and Budget Committee disagree on full-time ambulance - Maine
Terrorism Medical Class for Emergency Personnel - Wisconsin
Nurses ensure Richmond resources are used wisely - Virginia
EMT Sues Woman, Claiming She Was Injured on Emergency Call - Florida
Firefighting and ambulance boat dedicated in Tenakee Springs - Alaska

Public Affairs
Fitch & Associates ICMA EMS Report

AEM Study on Paramedic Utilization

Legal
Judge says Eagle Mtn. paramedic wrongly fired - Utah

Awards-Honors
Rescue workers efforts to save woman honored - Oklahoma
Local paramedic a Star of Life - Indiana

Friday, May 02, 2008

5/2/08

America
Shea Stadium fundraiser to benefit injured EMT - New York
MED-Star's first-quarter marks good - South Dakota
Manufacturer of Heart Defibrillator Signs Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction
Emergency Phone Technology Turns Deadly - Texas
MEDIC Considers Re-Directing Non-Emergency Calls - North Carolina
EMS providers oppose Genesee County ambulance ordinance and urge Mundy Township to do the same - Michigan
Lockhart medic resigned after declaring person dead, even though victim lived - Texas
Township, city close to new fire, EMS deal - Ohio
City may end Belleair Bluffs Fire Rescue units - Florida
AMR, EMT Employees Go Back To Work - California
A look into the future for Springfield Fire Department - Ohio
Fernley to discuss ambulance franchise agreement on May 7 - Nevada
Calif. city changes emergency plans to cut high fuel costs - California
History-Making Hire For Fire/Rescue - Texas

Photos
Photo: Midwest LifeTeam - California

Human Interest
Three years after ambulance crash, grandparents struggle with dual roles - New York
EMT's recall memories of Suffolk twister - Virginia

Awards-Honors
Rural/Metro's Eric Bragazzi Chosen for 'Stars' - Colorado

Obits/Services
Bill 'Mr. Bill' Fischer, EMT - Minnesota

Thursday, May 01, 2008

5/1/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Four hospitalized in crash involving ambulance -Louisville, Kentucky
Emergency calls can lead to danger for others - Florida

Public Affairs
Redundant rescue response comes under fire

America
EMT strike ends - California
Rescue 8 director says squad won't add firefighting unit - Pennsylvania
Trauma Systems Reviewed - North Dakota
EMTs, council spar at meeting - New Jersey
Fire departments finding role is slowly changing - Michigan
Navasota firemen to act as first responders for emergencies within city - Texas
Legislation would give immunity to firefighters - California
Cambridge could pay for EMT schooling - Maryland
Maple Grove seeks higher ambulance tax - Michigan
Patient Care Questions Stall NCVAC Paramedic Contract - Connecticut
Hines to recuse self from EMS vote - Connecticut
Walkersville ambulance company marches on, with volunteers - Maryland
Details of fatal injury lead some to question medical precautions - Maryland
Pinellas County EMS Chief wins Board Seat with National Agency - Florida

Job Listings
Multi-state: Part Time CPR/AED Instructors Positions

Obits/Services
George Skromak - New York