2/27/09

America
Separate budget OK'd for EMS - Tennessee
Ambulance Fleet Raises Concern in Grand Island - Nebraska
Initiative Seeks to 'Outlaw' FD Brownouts - California
Grand Opening of Fire Station 13 in Los Angeles - California
employees see cut in benefits - California
Task Force Votes To Require Paramedics Onboard - Texas
Area twps. will pay more for Arlington fire and ambulance - Minnesota
New firefighter-paramedic program fought for and won - California
FBI investigating Nurses For Possible HIPAA Violations - Wisconsin
Rescuers have hand in 'miracle'- Pennsylvania
EMT no longer allowed to drive city ambulances after crash - Oklahoma

Canada
Upcoming 7th Annual National Paramedic Competition - Canada

Job Listings
Kentucky: Operations Manager

Awards-Honors
EMS paramedic awarded medal for actions - New Jersey

World
Man Dies After Paramedic Refuses to Enter Dirty Home - UK
Paramedics stood down for disobeying direction - Australia

2/26/09

America
Bill aims to enhance access to emergency care
Lewiston council raises EMS fee - Idaho
Nashville Equipment, Manpower Could Be Cut - Tennessee
Trachea Punctured By Pencil; EMS Delayed - Tennessee
Southampton cuts off EMS aid to Pemberton - New Jersey
Shortage: Fire and EMS responders wanted! - Texas
Tallahassee, Leon County move to join fire, EMS - Florida
New ambulance building will be financed from revenue - Iowa

Criminal
Paramedic Arrested in Pellet-Gun Shooting - New York

Human Interest
Firefighter/Paramedic Talks about Meeting Mrs. Obama
Tech firm delivers medical care around the world

Awards-Honors
SMFD Awards Firefighter, Paramedic of the Year - California

Medevac
Maryland May Lose 'Trooper' Medevac Program - Maryland

ER /Hospital
Harsh economy crowds ER with uninsured

Obits/Services
Cecilia Turnbough - Virginia

World
EMT Admits Incompetence After Refusing to Help Patient During His Break - UK
Car lands in shop window after crash with 999 medics - UK

2/25/09

Lynchburg Paramedic/Firefighter Joins First Lady at Presidential Address - Washington DC

America
Audit: EMT Time sheets not ‘falsified’ - Tennessee
Billing for Holland EMS Under Consideration - New York
West Covina to offer ambulance insurance - California
Buffalo Fire Dept. wants its own EMT training program - New York
Medic cuts spark concern for Crescent Fire District - Oregon
Union Pushes for Fire Dept. MAST Consolidation - Missouri

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance driver sentenced for crash that killed 2 - Pennsylvania

Canada
New paramedic support system kicks in April 1 - Canada
BC ambulance paramedics set to strike - Canada
Questioning tiered response - CanadaCriminal
Police Arrest paramedic Pernice On Theft Charge - Missouri

Human Interest
One of the first to implement a full paramedic program - California

Medevac
Bolingbrook medical helicopter company ends air transport - Illinois
LifeMed copter base moving to Wolf Lake - Alaska
Opinion: Medevac system must stay flying - Maryland

World
Ambulance drivers blacklist 7500 violent homes - UK

Obits/Services
Georgia Ann Walton - Wyoming

2/24/09

Ambulance Crash Log
North Phoenix medical helicopter crashed late Sunday - Arizona

America
Cops vs. EMS in restraint flap - Massachusetts
EMT union blasts Sam Yoon over ‘host’ gaffe - Massachusetts
Chattanooga Firefighters to Begin Level-4 EMT Care - Tennessee
$1 Could Be Added to Registrations for Ambulances- Colorado
Ruling says EMS firing was proper - Indiana
Fire department more selective with new hires - Ohio
Emergency service district 'not feasible' - Texas
Glen Ellyn to buy two ambulances - Illinois
Lake-Sumter EMS equipped with AutoPulse - Florida
Liberty Tax offers free service to EMT, medical workers -
Employers looking for recruits - Florida
More EMT Jobs - ColoradoMedevac
For LAFD, AW139 choice came down to raw power - California

Canada
Paramedics ramp up union campaign with TV ads - Canada
Danger part of the reason for lack of paramedics - Canada
Emergency vehicle collides with cop cruiser - Canada

World
Attack threat to ambulance staff - UK
Ambulance Paramedics busy during floods - Australia

Human Interest
EMT Alison Carroll tells why being a volunteer is so important - New York

2/22/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance Crashes, Troopers Arrest Car Driver for 4th DUI - South Carolina

America
Child hit by ambulance in Jasper - Texas
Paramedics spend snowy night before rescue - Oregon
County's ambulance fee may never begin - Maryland
Ruling says EMS firing OK - Indiana
City, Paramedics Under Fire Again - Washington DC
Reading Hospital surgeon leaves ER to aid trapped crash victim - Pennsylvania
Pasak leaves service at El Campo EMS - Texas
Cordillera still contesting ambulance service - Colorado
Lawmakers seek to raise retirement age for police, firefighters - Massachusetts

Canada
Blaze stops EMS vehicle in its tracks driving on Barlow Trail - Caanada

Human Interest
Transition: Millworker to policeman to paramedic - New Hampshire

Medevac
PHI unveils dedicated 24-hour offshore aeromedical service - Louisiana
NTSB hearings only the start of broad HEMS safety review
ACEP Issues Statement About Improving Medical Helicopter Safety

World
Jail again for time-wasting 999 caller - UK
NHS bosses send 'ill-trained' private ambulance crews to 999 calls - UK

Awards-Honors
Medic team given award - Canada

2/20/09

Special Report
Development and the Future Administration of a Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) Exam

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance, gas truck crash - Indiana

America
EMS requests court to expedite billing - New York
Plan to merge public safety departments questioned - Michigan
Paramedic improperly flies on public time - Iowa
Pending bill would affect EMS - Colorado
County eyes three potential providers to replace city of Batavia ambulance - New York
Police and fire: Cuts no setback - California
EMS Alliance employees now work for Fire Rescue - Florida
Auto Registration Feed Could Increase To Support Ambulance Service - Colorado
Nine in the Running for LR Fire Chief - Arkansas
ZOLL Medical Corporation Announces Agreement To Purchase Assets of Alsius Corporation
Details about three potential ambulance providers - New York
Some Rethinking SAFER Grants as Revenue Shrinks

Criminal
Colerain Township Company Accused of Fraud - Ohio

Canada
Paramedics honoured for bravery - Canada
Sudden resignation of EMS boss worries union - Canada

Human Interest
81 year old man fills volunteer gap in Footville Fire Department - Wisconsin

Job Listings
Colorado: Regular Faculty - Paramedic Instructor

ER /Hospital
Hospital Employees Train to Protect Themselves From Violent Patients - Missouri

2/19/09

America
Power Surge Causes Explosions In 55 Homes - Florida
The Need For EMT's in Idaho
Ambulances of another kind - South Carolina
Firefighter Paramedic Guidelines for Pine Mountain Released - California
EMS can rise to potential - North Carolina
Wimberly makes issue of Calhoun’s ambulance service - South Carolina
Fire chief hopes department’s progression continues - Kansas
Flint paramedic debate put on hold - Michigan
Girdwood EMS approaches Whittier for funding - Alaska
Westover budget focuses on fire department - Alabama
Hesperia considers new taxes for more police, firefighters - California

Canada
Ambulance calls reflect jobs slump, county told - Canada

Legal
Firefighters Take D.C. to Court - Washington DC
Genesee County judge refuses to toss EMS lawsuit - Michigan

Medevac
Air Angels Shuts Down 4 Months After Chopper Crash - Illinois

World
Ambos must drop industrial action: Rees - Australia

Human Interest
Cleghorn EMT gets a happy ending - Iowa
Little boy gets the surprise of his life - being reunited with his dad - North Carolina

Awards-Honors
Westport Rotary Club to salute emergency rescue team team - Connecticut

2/18/09

Special Report
Thanks, 911 -- Do You Take Visa? - Texas

Ambulance Crash Log
Vehicle ran red light at that intersection, striking ambulance -

America
Emergency services struggling to keep up with calls - Ohio
Pecos EMS Officials Dealing with Major Budget Crunch - Texas
Bradley Mayor Issues Statement on Fire - EMS Dispute - Tennessee
The future of the county ambulance service - Indiana
County to delay decision taking over paramedic runs in Flint to give temporary mayor time to review proposal- Michigan
MAST to make sure motorists won’t miss its ambulances - Missouri
MAST makes case for staying separate and not being taken over by Fire Department - Missouri
Ambulance companies sue Preferred Car - New York
Controversy surrounding city ambulance plan likely sunk mayors re-election - Wisconsin

World
Court strikes down paramedic strike- Australia

Human Interest
Medic One chief learned trauma skills in Vietnam war - Washington

Legal
Club sued in EMT's death; Defibrillator wasn't used in time - New Jersey

Canada
Extra nurse shaves hospital offload times for ambulances - Canada

Obits/Services
Harry R. Chenault - Ohio
Former Wellford mayor, rescue squad founder dies - South Carolina
Division Chief Jon McMahan - Arkansas

Criminal
Firefighter Arrested After Equipment Sold On eBay - Ohio
Fire Lieutenant Arrested On Child Porn Charges - Florida

Job Listings
Colorado: Paramedics

Human Interest
WL Ambulance makes a special delivery - Iowa

2/17/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Paramedic injured when ambulance struck by motorist - Nevada

America
MCHD sees need for regulation of private ambulance companies - Texas
Life Line all about speed, safety - Texas
Laid off paramedic warns employees - Massachusetts
Commissioners Cut EMS Tax Rate - North Carolina
Supervisors get firefighter paramedics rolling - California
Remote house calls available with telemedicine service - Texas
Audit: Iowa medic paid while working in Wisconsin
Chief seeks EMS help - Ohio
VAS considering upgrading services - Arkansas
Wayland approves advanced life support system - Masssachusetts
Woman complains about slow ambulance response - North Carolina
City might end EMS contract with health district - Texas
EMT training on the rise - Massachusetts
EMTs Agree To Mayor's Wage-Freeze Request - Massachusetts
Austin-Travis County EMS Has New Motorcycle Rides - Texas
EMS workers picket at AMR headquarters - Nevada

Job Listings
Colorado: Faculty Member/Director of Emergency

Criminal
Man arrested after threatening to fight paramedic - Florida

Canada
Fire, EMS trucks collide - Canada
Medevac
Medical helicopters using new technology - Arkansas

Awards-Honors
2 emergency workers honored - Louisiana

Human Interest
Accident scenes leave indelible marks - Washington

World
Ambulance officers to strike on Thursday - Australia
'Verbal judo' to protect ambos under attack - Australia

2/14/09

America
Tulsa Fire Scandal Forces Reassignments and Retirements - Oklahoma
Intrigue, lobbyists surround ambulance bill - Utah
Budget cuts now focus on fire department - Alaska
Westview-Fairforest Fire Chief Removed - South Carolina
Firefighter paramedic service about to launch in Pine Mountain Club -California
Panel to Study Possible Fire, Ambulance Merger - Missouri
Bill would expand line-of-duty death benefits - Maryland
Slain EMT's 2 colleagues don't want 'hero' label - New York
Trustees approve $3M fire station renovation - Michigan
Statewide system could cut death rate - Alabama
EMS rushes one of their own to hospital - Tennessee
Shepherdstown to expand EMS services - West Virginia
PJC simulation center honored for excellence - Florida
Less free ambulance service - Virginia

Criminal
EMT Dad and wife charged in death of daughter - Texas

ER /Hospital
ER shutdown affects nearby hospitals - California

Canada
Angry paramedics rally in Victoria - Canada

Human Interest
Just Graduated Paramedic Delivers Baby - Colorado
Five-year-old saves mom who falls on knife - Florida
One of the state's first EMTs retiring - Massachusetts

Awards-Honors
Triplets reunited with rescuers - Maryland

2/11/09

Ambulance Crash Log
EMS Driver Charged After Ambulance Crash - North Carolina
Rockingham ambulance overturns; no serious injuries - Virginia

Military
EMTs in Europe brush up on their training

America
City's EMT plan faces union suit - Ohio
Pondera County looking for EMT volunteers, students - Montana
Paramedic, aid call staffing issues beg clarification - Washington
Commissioners ratify contract with firefighters - Florida
Board may add sixth full-time ambulance - Illinois
Hackensack University Medical Center’s Mobile Intensive Care Unit Offers Unique Class for EMTs - New Jersey
Addressing still an issue for emergency responders - Illinois
Fireman hurt in suspect blaze leaves hospital - California
Transfer Station to Stay Open Until March 31 - Colorado

Criminal
Warrants isssued for Clio Rescue members - Alabama

Human Interest
Heroes in Our Midst - Arkansas

Special Report
Sobering statistics

Awards-Honors
Gov. Cites E. Granby Man for Saving Life - Connecticut

Canada
Ambulance service gets low grade from OMBI - Canada
Guardian Angels losing ground - Canada

World
Paramedic row councillor guilty - UK

2/10/09

America
Paramedic Who Captured Pit Bull During Attack Shares Story - Nebraska
Paramedic hire may stir debate - Massachusetts
San Antonio awards TriTech communications system worth $15 million
New Albany cuts ambulance service to save money - Kentucky
Suozzi weighs privatizing sewage plants, ambulances - New York
EMS under fire: Does Lanese case bring larger problem into focus? - South Carolina

Canada
City of Edmonton looking to recruit more paramedics - Canada

World
Tribute to ambulance pioneers - Australia
Gwent motorbike ambulance saves lives in Ethiopia

Criminal
Upstate Paramedic Gets Third Arrest For Molesting Children - South Carolina
Paramedic accused of assault tried to blame police - Colorado

America
Eureka-Goodfield paramedics awarded highest designation - Illinois

Medevac
NTSB Hearings on HEMS - Day 4 Report

Awards-Honors
Paramedic of the year fulfills multiple roles - Missouri

Obits/Services
Marla Buschardt, co-founder of fire museum, dies - Texas
Procession of honor for Mechanicsburg ambulance driver - Pennsylvania
Art DeLisle - Washington
Bobbie Dilworth - Texas
EMS Memorial Planned For Augusta - Maine
Remembering mayor 'Herk' - Washington

2/9/09

Ambulance Crash Log
City ambulance in mishap with semi - Oklahoma
Ambulance carrying crash victim gets into accident in downtown L.A. - California
City ambulance in mishap with semi - Oklahoma

America
Ambulance saga heats up - Illinois
Two cops regain EMT status; Danvers officer drops appeal - Massachusetts
Time for MAST to tighten belt - Missouri
Dooly EMS seeks Unadilla home - Georgia
Rotterdam rescues ambulance service - New York
Omaha fire union president removed from post - Nebraska
Fayette EMS receives $204000 - Pennsylvania
State Investigates Complaints Against Brooke County Ambulance Service - Ohio
Johnston rescue squad gets ultimatum - South Carolina
Tragedy might help Yutan recruit more volunteer fire, rescue members - Nebraska
Fire engine supplemented with ALS equipment - Massachusetts
Long Recovery For Firefighters Injured In SF Blaze - California
Despite Scandal, Tulsa Firefighters Ace Tests - Oklahoma
Emergency crews handle rise in calls - Texas
Questions surround paramedics' response to head trauma victim - South Carolina
City Council will decide if medical adviser will be part-time employee - Ohio

Criminal
Faux MD, paramedic arrested - Louisiana

Medevac
County-USC closes rooftop helipad due to exhaust - California

Human Interest
The sacrificial nature of rescuers - Virginia

Job Listings
Dallas Fire Rescue Holds Job Fair - Texas

Obits/Services
Leilani M. (Potschaider) Karschney - Wisconsin
Big Turnout Expected For EMT Funeral - New York

2/6/09

Ambulance Crash Log
2 ambulances damaged carrying the same patient from Waynesboro - Pennsylvania
Ambulance, Car Crash Leaves 1 Dead - Connecticut

Special Report
EMStock Montage Video: The best Continuing Ed event ANYWHERE

America
Tulsa firefighters re-trained after Health Dept. investigation - Oklahoma
Reacting To Yakima EMS Levy's Failure - Washington
Union Rep Criticizes Ambulance Service Cuts - New York
Denver Health Acts To Improve Ambulance Response Times - Colorado
Clark County Commissioners mull ambulance service territories - Indiana
Garage door and ambulance destroyed by fire - Ohio
Town council will no longer fund rescue squad - Alabama
Newport Twp. ambulance association delays merger with Nanticoke - Pennsylvania
Ambulance revocation case on hold - Massachusetts

Legal
Capistrano Ambulance Provider Sues Orange County Fire Authority - California

Criminal
One man arrested in fake firefighter case - Nevada
Ambulance phone scam targets elderly - Illinois
Assault in the ER - Arizona
Ex-Denver Health paramedic arrested in patient beating - Colorado

Human Interest
F-M Ambulance celebrates its 50th - North Dakota
Mike Giordano: An EMT two times around - New York
Diane Witteman receives one of the first Stars for Life awards - North Dakota

Medevac
Expert: Air-ambulance crews among most likely to die
Cox begins using night-vision goggles for air evacuations - Missouri
Medical copter hearings draw area interest - Pennsylvania
Air ambulance license approved by state - Mississippi
Small Fargo company could have big impact on helicopter safety - North Dakota

Job Listings
Texas: EMT-P or Licensed Paramedic

2/4/09

Ambulance Crash Log
3 hurt when ambulance overturns on Interstate 80 - Pennsylvania
NC patient dies in ambulance wreck on I-20 in SC - South Carolina
Ambulance driver dies while transporting patient - Pennsylvania
Ambulance Crash Kills Burn Patient - Georgia

America
Study on paramedic shortage
Aiken County Council approves hiring more EMS technicians - Georgia
City puts red light on ambulance pact - California
County Eyes Ambulance Service Options - Arkansas
D.C. Fire and EMS commits to change - Washington DC
New Richmond fire/EMS levy fails - Ohio
Yakima EMS levy fails - Washington
Should NYS change policy for EMT's safety? - New York
Battle brewing over paramedic service - Michigan
9-1-1 on chopping block in Mansfield - Ohio
Plympton fire department cited for failing to explain how rescue workers determined Hingham girl dead - Massachusetts
Farmer City to get ambulance service from Gibson Area hospital - Illinois
Salinas ambulance costs above state average - California
Audit shows flaws in city's ambulance billing - California

Canada
Two off-duty paramedics save man's life - Canada

Human Interest
Toronto paramedic tells all: The Emergency Monologues - Canada

Military
Airmen and Coast Guardsmen train and save together

Legal
St. Petersburg sues Pinellas County to halt emergency response funds cuts - Florida
Harassment claim costly for firefighters - Florida

Obits/Services
Leonard Vincent Nasca - Arizona

Awards-Honors
East Peoria Marks Ambulance Service Anniversary - Illinois
Harvard Ambulance Service gets award - Massachusetts
Lifesavers recognized by commissioners - Georgia

World
Injured man dies after rejection by 14 hospitals - Japan

2/3/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Medical Transport Van Overturns On I-95; Driver Pinned - Florida

America
Tax sought to cut ambulance response time - North Carolina
Hamilton gets 60 days to consider future of town's ambulance service - Massachusetts
No matter how bad 'ambulance billing' is, things could be worse ... - California
Brooke County Commissioners Review Ambulance Service Complaints - Ohio
Commission, CRMC approve agreement to continue ambulance service - Missouri
Ambulance Outsourcing - Illinois
Memorial fund established for shot EMTs family - New York
Firefighters union again asks to run KC’s ambulance service - Missouri
Want fries with that helicopter rescue? - Alaska
Hundreds line up for days for Miami firefighter positions - Florida

Medevac
Parents: Air Angels crash was 'inexcusable' - Illinois
EagleMed opens OKC helicopter base - Kansas
NTSB begins hearings on air-ambulance fatalities
EMS Helicopter Safety: Can New Rules Save Lives?
American Medical Response acquires Skyservice Business Aviation

Awards-Honors
EMS director honored for service - Ohio

Criminal
Marijuana likely found in ambulance - Washington DC
Galliano woman arrested for interfering - Louisiana

2/2/09

Patient Shot, Killed EMT Helping Him, Police Say - New York

Ambulance Crash Log
Man in critical conditon after accident with ambulance - Ohio

America
Ambulance Stuck in Sinkhole with Critical Patient (includes video) - Wisconsin
WLAA names new director - Michigan
EMS pressed to share triage study - Maryland
TEMA Calls On Tennessee To Relieve Kentucky Crews - tennessee
Cruise Ship Collides With Fireboat on Potomac - Washington DC
Accusations fly at commission meeting - Arkansas
Commission reviews ambulance service - Alabama
FEMA's $470000 mobile operating room never used after Ike
Local County EMS Service Thriving Despite Tough West Texas Economy - Texas
TBI looks into altered time sheets - Tennessee

Criminal
Man Charged In Death Of Takoma Paramedic - Virginia

Obits/Services
EMT's death a 'senseless act' - New York
2000 from across US expected at EMT's memorial Saturday - New York
Richard Wayne Brown - Texas

Human Interest
Not Stuck Behind The Desk - Florida

Military
Medics Demonstrate MRAP Ambulance

Medevac
AAMS Representatives to Testify in NTSB Helicopter Safety Hearings

World
Two pilots killed in ambulance helicopter crash - Turkey
Killer heatwave toll 'could go higher' - Australia

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