8/20/10

Insights

Insights - Asking the Tough Questions... Part 1

The old adage "necessity is the mother of invention" has certainly been seen in EMS circles recently, but not in the way most people like to think about that phrase.

Medevac

Medevac industry opposing upgrades wanted by NTSB

Safety costs in medevac flights argued

Criminal

Police arrest alleged paramedic impersonator with a gun - Colorado

America

Parking probe for ambulances - New Jersey

Residents tell BOC they want United, not MMR ambulance - Michigan

Montgomery rescue volunteers submit more signatures against ambulance fee - Washington DC

EMS system discussed by Assembly health committee - New Jersey

New Milford Ambulance Corporation Moves Into New Facility - Connecticut

Insurance industry skittish on new Quincy collection program - Massachusetts

State cuts $4 mil from EMS training budget - New Jersey

Obits/Services

Funeral service held for EMT who died of carbon monoxide poisoning - Texas

Army Ranger laid to rest - New Hampshire

Sorrowful family of EMT slain July 12, hopes someone helps police by coming forward with tips - Pennsylvania

Deborah Sue Rathie - Montana

Firefighter-EMT dies from single bee sting -Texas

Brennan Lamar Livaudais - Texas

Leslie A. (Castel) Remington - Ohio

Awards-Honors

EMT of the Year - New Jersey

Life Flight Celebrates 30 Years of Flying Patients - Florida

Hughes recognized for 20 years of service - Minnesota

Orland woman is Indiana EMT of the year