Saturday, May 30, 2009

5/30/09

America
Lawrence takes over emergency service program - New Jersey
Selma Council restores full funding to town's EMS operation - North Carolina
Doddridge County to Form Ambulance Authority - West Virginia
Eastern Salisbury to cut its ambulance service - Pennsylvania
Increased ambulance use reduces EMS deficit, but cuts will still come - Florida
Action Ambulance partners with Georgetown - Massachusetts
Ambulance district director describes challenges of EMS job - Missouri
Council will continue EMS negotiations - Idaho
Legislature approves ban on ‘first responders’ fee - Florida
Cal EMA presents Free Federal Pandemic Planning Course
Perth Amboy council approves cost-cutting plan for emergency medical services - New Jersey
Trauma Care Moves Up a Level in Topeka - Kansas

Obits/Services
City's 1st trauma surgeon lived a life of service - Alabama

Criminal
Man to stand trial for head-butting paramedic - Wisconsin
Sarasota EMT's charges amended - Florida
EMT had sex with teenage cousin - Florida

World
Scientists identify new lethal virus in Africa

Friday, May 29, 2009

5/29/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Several Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Ambulance - Wisconsin

America
D.C. EMS claims major improvements Washington DC
Paramedics get some paid help - Maryland
Law makes medical worker assaults a felony - Oklahoma
Shock Doctors Eject Helmet Removal System to be Used - Minnesota
VFD restricted to first-due area for poor responses - Maryland
Autopsy Results Reveal Volunteer Died Prior To Ambulance Collision - California
Swine Flu Makes EMS Crews Extra Cautious In Responses - New Jersey

Job Listings
Minnesota: First Responder/EMT Driver
Minnesota: RN-Helicopter

Bodily Assault Log
EMT: Trooper's Dash Cam Will Clarify Everything - Oklahoma
Question Raised In Trooper, Paramedic Dispute - Oklahoma

Criminal
Answers surface in apparent paramedic murder-suicide - Kentucky
Ambulance stolen from emergency scene - New York
Police searching for suspect who attacked EMS worker - Kentucky

Canada
Fort Macleod ambulance workers get huge wage settlement - Canada

Obits/Services
Clyde Norval "Red" Myatt - Kansas
Henry A. Boughner - Indiana

Bodily Assault Log
EMS Worker Stabbed On The Job - Kentucky

Special Report
Johannesburg Paramedic Dies From New Killer Virus - Africa

Thursday, May 28, 2009

5/28/09

Features
Triage technology with a Star Trek twist

America
Leon County Moving Forward Towards Ambulance Service - Texas
Austin-Travis County EMS seeks new medical director - Texas
Perth Amboy EMT rally - New Jersey
Mohawk Ambulance Repsonse Times In Question - New York
Man Calls 911 To Protest Missing Juice Box - Oregon
Central EMS loses VA hospital account - Arkansas
Hospital Fires EMS Director - New Mexico
St. Mary's County Awards Paramedic Contract - Maryland

Canada
Independent report flags series of flaws with Ambulance NB - Canada

Human Interest
Trauma Patients Return for 25th Anniversary of Trauma Care at Holy Cross Hospital - CaliforniaCriminal
Edward Taylor of Berea sentenced to life in prison in murder case - Ohio

Legal
City to Pay $2 Million in Hospital-Wait Death - Calilfornia
EMS Whistleblower Lawsuit Ruling - Michigan

Job Listings
Texas: Paramedics/EMT's

Obits/Services
Christopher Meadows remembered as caring and a hard worker - California

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

5/27/09

America
Top Kokomo Fire Dept. officials resign - Indiana
SBI completes investigation of former EMS major - North Carolina
Ambulance workers leap to escape sidewalk driver - New Hampshire
Layoffs may end Muncie firefighters' medic calls - Indiana
Konop's proposal to privatize ambulance service draws fire - Ohio
Officials eyeing trial fire and EMS agreement with interest - Ohio
Division of EMS tax OK'd by commission - New Mexico
Glen Ellyn OKs process to provide own ambulances - Illinois
April memo warned of ambulance delays - New York
Paramedic response just got pricey - Illinois
Hospital EMS wants better maps for calls - Wisconsin
Piedmont lauds Fayette EMS for quick response - Georgia
Will EMT Law Protect Paramedics? - Oklahoma
Area EMTs Decry Proposed Funding Cuts - New Jersey
Dellona questions EMS pact - Wisconsin
Two Bethlehem ambulances damaged after alleged drunken driving accident - Pennsylvania
Scuffle Between Paramedic And Trooper Caught On Tape - - Oklahoma
EMT Could Face Charges After Incident With Trooper - Oklahoma

Legal
Ex-paramedic files suit against hospital - West Virginia

Obits/Services
Ashley Scott Davis - Georgia

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

5/26/09

Features
Autopsies of War Dead Reveal Ways to Save Others

Canada
Paramedic injured in head-on collision with alleged drunk driver - Canada
Ambulance, van drivers badly hurt - Canada

America
Riverside County paramedics no longer can use breathing tubes for children - California
Perth Amboy considers replacing city EMTs with medical-center service - New Jersey
Petition to save MAST - Missouri
The evolving role of EMTs and paramedics - New York
Department finds money for repairs and physicals - Maryland
Elkhart ambulance, $1; sense of security, priceless - Iowa
Vending Machine Dispenses Antibiotics, Painkillers, Inhalers, Steroids - Colorado
Lettter: "Double EMS" - Idaho
Dixmont’s Community Ambulance prepares to ‘tone out’ - Maine

World
The Paramedic's Diary - London UK

Human Interest
E.M.Ts and Paramedics: Making a Difference One Life at a Time - Massachusetts
Memorial Day is not holiday for all - Georgia

Awards-Honors
Columbus, Madison fire departments win EMS awards - Ohio

Monday, May 25, 2009

5/25/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Sheriff’s volunteer killed by ambulance at Dunes - California
Search and Rescue volunteer died after ambulance struck him - California

Military
Memorial Day: A view from a World War II battlefield

Canada
Five-car crash involving ambulance in Vancouver early Monday - Canada
Emergency services see red over traffic tickets - Canada

Features
Invention Awards: An Escape Harness for Skyscrapers

America
Belmont Ambulance in 'critical' condition - Wisconsin
Bedford County weighs adding emergency services staff - Virginia
City ambulance service? - West Virginia
New Law Clarifies Ambulance Contracts - Arkansas

Human Interest
St. Joseph Hospital shows gratitude to EMS workers - Illinois
Gateway dishes out burgers and fries to honor EMS workers - Illinois
At home and at war, Columbus paramedic quietly honors his brothers in arms - Ohio
Saving lives its own reward for two firefighters - Alabama

Sunday, May 24, 2009

5/23/09

America
Salisbury ambulance service may shut down - Pennsylvania
In St. Petersburg proposal, firefighters trump ambulances for EMS - Florida
Ambulance union files complaint against city for alleged Taylor Law violation - New York
AmStar begins EMS service - Alabama
Layoffs might end MFD emergency medical runs - Indiana
Some answers but still more questions in death of 11-year-old bicyclist - New York
Ambulance Service Under Fire - Ohio
McShurley plans to lay off 40 firefighters in the next 30 days - Indiana

Criminal
Former ambulance company exec pleads guilty to theft - Pennsylvania

Human Interest
Charity Event to Help EMT Fighting Cancer - Kansas
Swat medic retires after 30 years - Arizona
Boy rescued by off-duty paramedic in Galveston - Texas

Features
Review of 'Emergency! Disaster Rescue Squad' game

ER /Hospital
Feds reject Sutter Roseville's emergency room correction plan - California

Legal
Fire union files claim against city over ambulance service - New York
Ambulance service cited for overbilling - Ohio

Obits/Services
National EMS Memorial Service held for final time in Roanoke - Virginia
Melinda L. Knippenberg - Indiana

Friday, May 22, 2009

5/22/09

America
Webster man, 67, killed in accident at fire station - Massachusetts
State officials slam brakes on Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps' EMT classes - New York
Recordings reveal debate over ambulance route - New York
Fire chiefs initiate investigation into test cheating allegations - Florida
Mercy Flight intends to buy city ambulances; city crews can apply for jobs - New York
Palm Desert council moves on green ambulance plan - California
County keeps ambulance in Holyrood for now - Kansas
Funding Cuts, Increased Emergency Calls Leave EMS Agencies on Limb - Florida
Ambulances ride trend of makeovers - California
Austin ambulance loses battle with tollbooth - Texas
County approves rate increase - Ohio
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride stops in Buchanan

World
Video: Six emergency services staff injured in Morayshire crash - Scotland
Shock claims on state of Bay ambulance service - South Africa

Awards-Honors
Late mayor honored for work in medical field - Illinois

Criminal
Caller in scam claims to be EMT seeking "billing" information - Florida
Jackson County man pleads no contest in EMT's death in traffic crash - Michigan

Medevac
PHI Air Medical transports facilities to a new location - Texas
Task force recommends Mercy Flight for ambulance service - New York

Obits/Services
Electa Frances (Ferguson) Thompson, - Nebraska

Thursday, May 21, 2009

5/21/09

America
EMS chief promoted despite suit over death - Washington DC
Lake-Sumter EMS alerts public to calls for personal information - Florida
Volunteer EMS in trouble - Connecticut
California Poison Control Centers on Chopping Block - California
Mayor Wants Answers As Police Release 911 Tape - New York
Gender disparities seen in EMS care for chest pain
Jefferson County's controversial constable - Kentucky
MED-Star Pushes For Ordinance Change - South Dakota
Residents warned about paramedic phone scam - Hawaii
Craven County finds aid for rescue squads - North Carolina
Changes Could Help Mon EMS Respond Quicker - Ohio

Legal
Legislation proposed to avert harm to ambulance providers - New York

Human Interest
Beck: Accident pushed him to be EMT - Georgia
Firefighters Raise Money for Injured Paramedic - Maryland

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

5/20/09

Monday, May 18, 2009

5/18/09

America
Role of EMTs in executions criticized - Ohio
Handling 'inebriates' daily puts emergency services in jeopardy - South Dakota
US health officials troubled by new flu pattern
Non-emergency 911 calls a headache for EMS - South Carolina
Ky. firefighters renovate station ripped by tornado - Kentucky
Driver In Fatal EMS Crash Cited In Separate Crash -Kentucky
Ambulances will carry CPAP breathing treatments - Georgia

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor
AAA Government Affairs E-Update 5-15-09

Criminal
Man steals, wrecks ambulance; gets hit with Taser - Soputh Carolina
Ambulance Stolen from Northside Hospital - Ohio
Disturbing cell phone images lead to EMT's arrest - New York

Legal
Lawsuit filed in medical helicopter crash - Indiana

Human Interest
Staten Island medic saves baby born 5 months premature - New York
‘Mama Stella’ is one of a kind; McNeer among top ambulance workers in U.S. - Mississippi

Obits/Services
Dr. Paul M. Brasseur, Ph.D., N.D. - Ohio
Bergetta D. Schwinn - Wisconsin
Randall A. "Randy" Yeager - Ohio

Sunday, May 17, 2009

5/17/09

Saturday, May 16, 2009

5/16/09

Friday, May 15, 2009

5/15/09

Ambulance Crash Log
An ambulance and car collide in Santa Maria - California

America
Community Ambulance to Close - Maine
Lewiston City Council will consider ambulance proposal - Idaho
Amesbury considers regional ambulance plan - Massachusetts
Ambulance Association Inaugurates Scholarship - Connecticut
ALS' Sweet named new EMS director for Anderson County - Tennessee
10 EMTs facing layoffs in Perth Amboy in cost-cutting proposal - New Jersey

Human Interest
Medical Condition Tattoos
"Level Zero" the movie - California

Criminal
EMS chief places paramedic arrested on leave - Florida
Flight Nurses Accused Of Negligence In Man's Death - California

Medevac
Air Evac flying the coop May 26 - Tennessee

Awards-Honors
Redmond Regional Medical Center EMS named the top in state - Georgia

Canada
BlackBerry being used by Winnipeg paramedics to help save lives - Canada

Obits/Services
Brian Munz - Illinois
John B. Goff - New Hampshire
Carolyn J. Paffenroth - New York
Pender County ambulance driver dies responding to emergency - North Carolina

World
Fortis Group to operate 150 ambulances - India

Thursday, May 14, 2009

5/14/09

America
Political Fight Breaks Out at EMT Rally - New Jersey
It’s emergency medicine vs. urgent care across the US
Looking for Ways to Distribute Sussex County Paramedic Costs - Delaware
Pact expands paramedics' role - Nebraska
Davidson Co. Rescue Squad Hopes Citizens Can Make Up Budget Difference - North Carolina
EMT's rally against state cuts - New Jersey
Emergency Dispatch Service Fees Could Increase - Colorado
Some Local Paramedics will Soon Begin Training with Police - Nebraska
Lyons Ambulance charges town $0 - Massachusetts
Storm responders told to think local, not FEMA - Florida
An Experimental Drug Eases Poisonous Scorpion Stings in Children, a Study Finds

Legal
Committee weighs disciplinary action in athlete's death - North Carolina

Human Interest
EMT on motorcycle saves Bemidji woman from burning house - Minnesota
Google wants to know if you're sick
Chief one of few women in top job - Florida

Criminal
EMS paramedic Glenn Burks cleared of sexual accusations - Ohio
Last Two Defendants Convicted in Ambulance Fraud Case Sentenced - Texas
Staten Island EMT in trouble after crime-scene photo flap - New York

Obits/Services
Bernie White leaves a lasting legacy - Michigan
Shreveport fire captain's funeral set for Friday - Louisiana
Deceased jogger identified as EMT from Westbury - New York
EMS pioneer Gillespie honored - Georgia

Canada
Norwegian air ambulance service buys CAE flight simulator - Canada

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

5/13/09

Military
Army weighs calls for more Stryker medevac vehicles

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance, cop car bang up on interstate - Florida

Awards-Honors
Unsung Heroes Face Off in the 2nd Annual EMS Softball Game - South Carolina

America
The Ultimate Ambulance: BMW X6 xDrive50i - 407 horsepower
EMS scholarship funds available from LifeCare - Michigan
EMS official upset he was left in dark about rescue squad - Virginia
Editorial: What Oregon parents should know about trauma
Mayor: Still no to fire-based EMS - Massachusetts
Belpre EMT Fee Approval - West Virginia
Craig Fugate Confirmed as FEMA Administrator
Councilman appeals fee increase - California
Letter: Keep UConn Paramedics On The Job - - Connecticut

Canada
Paramedic Update On Strike - Canada
Service down by 24 ambulances - Canada

Criminal
Ambulance Squad Treasurer Going to Prison - Vermont

Medevac
Copter received with flying colors - Virginia

Human Interest
Drama of trauma is status quo for Tuality's ER chief - Oregon

Awards-Honors
Marion Countians receive state EMT awards - Kansas

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

5/12/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance driver cited after crash - South Carolina

America
Missoula ambulance contract discussed - Montana
Medical officials seek trauma money - Texas
DOH Threatens Bed Stuy Volunteer Ambulance Corps - New York
Agency rejects former official's offer - Virginia
County gives partial approval to city services - Texas
Windham, guard to sign fire, EMS deal: Will service new training facility - Ohio
Chief seeks to balance EMS fund - Massachusetts
Merged Cleveland/Bradley Fire Departments, EMS Would Have $15 Million Budget - Tennessee
EMS changes for Jefferson Township - Indiana
Senate leaders : Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care
LL City Council to discuss paramedic fee - California
Workouts Too Tough, Says Chicago Trainee - Illinois

Legal
Two sue Marengo squad for sex discrimination, retaliation - Illinois

Canada
Paramedic graduates get healthy dose of job offers - Canada
Kelowna paramedics escalate strike - Canada
Paramedics Face Firing for Safety Check - Canada

Medevac
Two new helicopters valued by county at more than $3 million - New York

Bodily Assault Log
Woman shoves paramedic responding to unconscious person - Ohio

Human Interest
Health fair held in memory of EMT - Massachusetts
Madison Co. EMS Workers Save Woman after Tornado - Kentucky

ER /Hospital
Patients without insurance crashing ERs - California

Monday, May 11, 2009

5/11/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Gaffney Teen Injured After Ambulance Strikes Motorcycle - North Carolina
Accident involving ambulance causes congestion - Arizona

America
Drug study consent not needed, doctors say - Michigan
Not Everyone Happy About N. Leon County Emergency Services District - Texas
Council to discuss AMR rate increase - Oklahoma
Funding emergency; Ambulances encircle Green in EMT rally - New Jersey
Suburban EMS leases former Forks squad's headquarters - Pennsylvania
Ambulance donations build fleet for North Georgia
Jefferson County emergency facility moves forward - West Virginia
EMS contracts settled - Ohio

Human Interest
New EMS Trauma Show coming to NBC
Mentzer makes it happen for Gowrie EMS - Iowa
Dispatcher walks mom through complicated labor - Texas
Ride to honor Oklahoma EMTs - Oklahoma

Obits/Services
Frank DeFazio - Pennsylvania
James Dean "Worley" Moore - West Virginia
Frank S. Fossella - New Jersey
Roger N. King - New York
James "Jimmy" V. DeJuliis - Maryland
John A. Pellegrino - Rhode Island
Cohnway Johnson - Texas

Medevac
Life Star service could be rescued - Connecticut

Legal
Ambulance Company Issues Cease And Desist Letter - Local News Story - Arkansas
Attorney Clarifies Franchise Policy - Arkjansas

Job Listings
Minnesota: Safety Officer
Minnesota: Education Coordinator

Criminal
Zeigler arrest may have resulted in firing - Ohio

Canada
Ambulance involved in hit-and-run - Canada

Sunday, May 10, 2009

5/9/09

Friday, May 08, 2009

5/8/09

America
Joint services back on track - Wisconsin
Split vote sends Brush fire on medical calls - Colorado
SOMAC board presents local funding proposal - New York
Brooke County EMS To Make Changes At State's Request - Ohio
North valley gets another heated debate - Idaho
Smoke and mirrors on fire departments - Idaho
Paramedic candidate who suffered kidney damage suing Chicago - Illinois
North Ridgeville paramedic levy approved by voters - Ohio
Sandy gets a new fire chief - Utah

Criminal
Memphis Paramedic Accused Of Impersonating A Cop - Tennesse
Paramedic arrested on 800 counts of prescription drug charges. - Kentucky
S. Davis firefighter faces nine counts of child porn - Utah
Bates Found Not Guilty of Soliciting Prostitution - Iowa

Canada
Airport paramedics saddle up on Segways - Canada
Different EMS model needed - Canada

World
Victorian ambulance union moves toward first strike in 36 years - Australia

Monday, May 04, 2009

5/4/09

Ambulance Crash Log
3 injured in ambulance crash - Delaware

Human Interest
Karma and the angel in a paramedic’s uniform

Criminal
Firefighter arrested for false 911 calls in Lower Providence - Pennsylvania

America
Fort Wayne Ambulance Service To Close - Indiana
Renewing C & M Ambulance contract - Michigan
'Frequent Flyers' Clog 911 With Bogus Calls - Indiana
Sarnova Announces Acquisition to Expand Bound Tree Medical Business
Clarkston, Lewiston remain at odds over EMS - Idaho
The Differences Between Merger and Consolidation - Washington
Fire director issue out of spotlight - New York
Yes, she's real: Woman gives voice to computerized dispatch systems - Florida

ER /Hospital
Santa Clara County's emergency rooms strained by growing number of uninsured - California


Awards-Honors
Miss. paramedics receive top national honor - Mississippi

Canada
Premier Gordon Campbell tossed a loonie at a striking ambulance paramedic - Canada

EMSN Notices
Likely be some minimal news reports 5/5- 5/10

Sunday, May 03, 2009

5/3/09

Saturday, May 02, 2009

5/2/09

FBI Warns Of Computer Viruses Masked In H1N1 Information

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor
AAA Government Affairs E-Update 5-1-09

Ambulance Crash Log
Collision injures 2 in ambulance - Georgia
Ambulance Involved In Accident, 4 Hospitalized - West Virginia

America
Law forbids crash billing - Florida
Group To Challenge MAST Takeover - Missouri
Medical Reserve Corps looking for volunteers - Maine
County hires consultant to work on ambulance transition - Missouri
Park Service to start billing for ambulance rides - Nevada
Advanced Life Support engine teams with Peoria FD - Illinois

Military
Medics put to test on Fort Campbell as they try for coveted expert badge - Kentucky
Stateside clinics switch to battlefield medical recording system - Georgia

ER /Hospital
Docs Try 'Cool' New Ways To Save Patients - Massachusetts
Hundreds flock to Bakersfield Er's; None have swine flu - California
Emergency rooms erect flu treatment tents - California

Canada
Ambulance passengers to US exempt from border passport rule - Canada
Ridgetown ambulance station damaged by fire - Canada

Awards-Honors
Marking a half century of sirens and service - New York
Paramedic honored for actions while off duty - Oregon

World
Discover Magazine: The Five Worst Government Responses to Swine Flu
Paramedics don bio-hazard suits to treat flu - Australia

Obits/Services
Gregory Scott Lewis - Ohio
Roger Hunter Debenham - Colorado

Friday, May 01, 2009

5/1/09

Suspect indicted in death of EMT in Cape Vincent - New York

25 Best Twitter Feeds to Follow the Swine Flu

World
South Sudan's bike ambulance lifeline - Africa

America
State-of-the-art emergency vehicles built in Marion find new homes - South Carolina
IL ambulance service fights refusals with fee - Illinois
Officials ponder ambulance transfer service option - Indiana
Ambulance, 9 cars submerged near I-10 and Beltway - Texas
End the bonuses: State cannot afford extra pay for routine paramedic work - Nevada
City, firefighters union at an impasse in talks - Michigan
Hub EMT delivers baby on his b-day! - Massachusetts
Goodyear OKs expanded ambulance service - Arizona
Review underway of interaction between 911 and ambulance crew at fatal fire - Maryland

Awards-Honors
Southwest Ambulance paramedics named Stars of Life - Arizona

Canada
Striking paramedics not welcome at rally - Canada
Part-time paramedics required to handle demand in Winnipeg - Canada

Legal
Dead PHI Crew Member's Spouse Sues Company, Pilot's Estate - Texas

Medevac
Fate of Life Star concerns agencies - Rhode Island
Medi Flight relocation may help more Oklahoma patients - Oklahoma
Medevac fleet to honor fallen heroes - Maryland

Criminal
Suspect jumps from ambulance - Mississippi