9/30/10

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance, carrying crash victim, involved in crash - New Hampshire

Tree, power lines fall on bus and ambulance - Pennsylvania

Special Report

House passes 9/11 health bill to help sick workers

America

Estrogen’s Role in Resuscitation

Claims of 'scare tactics' - California

Paid rescuers to start Nov. 1 - Virginia

International Falls Lacking in Paramedics - Minnesota

Doddridge County Ambulance Authority Gives EMS 30-Day Notice - West Virginia

Criminal

sheriff warns that man posing as paramedic sought money to update woman's medical history - Missouri

EMT pleads guilty to soliciting teen girl - Tennessee

Legal

Family of 2-Year-Old Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit - Washington DC

Family sues in death after 10 911 calls - Pennsylvania

Medevac

Henry Ford Hospital Ready to Transport Critically Ill, Trauma Patients by Air - Michigan

Air ambulance finds a home at Eagle County airport - Colorado

Canada

Ottawa paramedics commended for bravery - Canada

Awards-Honors

Scribner man earns national award for work as paramedic, educator - Nebraska

Residents Honored for Paramedic Training in Mexico

Obits/Services

Nena M. Edens - Missouri

9/28/10

Special Report

EMSNetwork News Endorses NAEMT Candidates Jules Scadden Amiee Benning

EMSN columnist, Senior Editor Matt Zavadsky Endorses NAEMT Candidate Chuck Kearns

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance, carrying crash victim, involved in crash - New Hampshire

Features

Unique EMT and funeral service vehicle show

America

ABEM: EMS Approved as an Emergency Medicine Subspecialty

Bloomer makes no progress in hiring permanent ambulance leader - Wisconsin

Proposal calls for 24-7 ambulance at Yancey - Virginia

Ambulance contract causes friction in Harrodsburg - Kentucky

New Marlborough Town may insure EMTs - Massachusetts

Montgomery council slams pay raises for firefighter/paramedics - Washington DC

County mulling fire chief directing fire, EMS - Tennessee

LTTE: Misunderstanding of information - Arizona

Human Interest

6 pink fire trucks part of program to raise awareness of women's cancer

Retiring fire chief is called a visionary - Utah

World

Paramedics left shaken as ambulance is shot at - UK

Canada

Burwood East death proves ambulance crisis - Canada

Bodily Assault Log

Corrections Officer Accused Of Menacing EMT - New York

Woman assaults EMS workers - California

North Fort Myers man allegedly punched paramedic responding to brother's death - Florida

Awards-Honors

Camp named Paramedic of the Year - Mississippi

9/25/10

Special Report

EMSNetwork News Endorses NAEMT Candidates Jules Scadden Amiee Benning

EMSN columnist, Senior Editor Matt Zavadsky Endorses NAEMT Candidate Chuck Kearns

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance Hits Deer While Transporting Crash Victim - Wisconsin

Rescue truck in accident while responding to call - Nebraska

America

Collier EMS complaint accuses North Naples fire district of unlicensed activity - Florida

JEMS to reduce ambulance service in Hunter area - Ohio

Showdown coming over fire chief's job - Massachusetts

Wauconda referendum meeting draws range of emotions, questions - Illinois

Public can comment on ambulance bid process - California

Officials express concerns about cost of sending ambulances outside county - Missouri

Northeast: bundle billing agreements reached for Medicare patients - Connecticut

Private option explored for Quincy ambulance service - Washington

Military

Former Army medic now director of Logan Memorial ER - Kentucky

Criminal

Bangor Township woman charged with stealing ambulance bound over - Michigan

Legal

Judge rejects public vote on county ambulance fee - Maryland

Canada

Advanced paramedics start rolling on Monday - Canada

World

Delays threat to lives - Australia

Awards-Honors

Parsons retires with lifesaving legacy - Ohio

9/23/10

Ambulance Crash Log

Update: Putnam County emergency unit overturns on I-95 - Florida

Military

Military medics would qualify for 'fast-track' EMT program under Harman bill - California

America

Ambulance Service on the Line - California

Pomona approves ambulance - California

Ambulance fees spark controversy - Massachusetts

Ambulance corps taking steps to be self-sufficient - New Jersey

Who Will Rescue The Rescuers? - New York

Decision on ambulance workers' pensions postponed by KC Council - Missouri

City loses EMT option - Massachusetts

Emergency Telemedicine System Offers In-flight Medical Advice

Heat is on for Firefighter and Police Pensions - Illinois

Former EMT reacts to Stokes AMR controversy - Mississippi

Future of St. George Ambulance to Be Discussed September 30 - Maine

Drug Shortage Costs Triad Rescuers Precious Time - North Carolina

Legal

New 'Move Over' law takes effect Jan. 1 - New York

Paramedic Files Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit Against City - Tennessee

Paramedic hits snag in Detroit lawsuit - Michigan

Criminal

Virginia firefighter admits stealing painkillers - Virginia

Woman gets 15 years in Jacksonville firefighter's slaying - Florida

Obits/Services

Medic, Creator of Willie, the Woo-Woo Wabbit dies - Texas

Human Interest

Fraser Medic Replaces Kid's 'Tigers' Shirt - Michigan

3 new heroes to be added to firefighter museum this year - Utah

9/22/10

Special Report

EMSNetwork News Endorses NAEMT Candidates Jules Scadden Amiee Benning

EMSN columnist, Senior Editor Matt Zavadsky Endorses NAEMT Candidate Chuck Kearns

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Putnam ambulance overturns, injuring passenger - Florida

Ambulance driver disciplined by health system - North Carolina

Criminal

Sierra Vista paramedic arrested on child porn charges - Arizona

Ambulance Stolen In Detroit During Medical Run - Michigan

America

Retired Royal Oak chiefs sound alarm about privatizing ambulances - Michigan

Central Texas EMS to acquire Falls Co. EMS - Texas

Doddridge County EMS Seeing Record Calls, Better Revenue - West Virginia

Trans-Care Inc. awarded 24-month contract at same monthly rate - Indiana

Gig Harbor Fire Makes Cuts, Increases Ambulance Transport Fees - Washington

Ambulance company leaving Marion County

EMSA Gets Perfect Score On Ambulance Accreditation Review - Oklahoma

Delta Response Team offers emergency backup plan for county ambulance service; supervisors put issue on hold - Virginia

Deadline is set for EMT decision - New Jersey

US Rural/Metro expands ambulance business in Colorado

Lai-Bitker urges resolution of EMS contract - California

Town Meeting State Medical Call Guidelines - Connecticut

Military

The US Army showcases its UH-72A Lakota to the world

Awards-Honors

AMR of San Mateo County is Commended for the Organization’s Response to the San Bruno Gas Explosion - California

Canada

Family outraged by 911 dispatch system’s lack of urgency - Canada

Paramedic apples and oranges - Canada

ER /Hospital

No hospital for St. Helens impacts EMS - Oregon

Improving patient care; Hospital unveils expansion plans - Pennsylvania

Obits/Services

Wake Scheduled for Hinsdale Deputy Fire Chief Mark Johnson - Illinois

Memorial service Thursday for paramedic Rob Brooks - California

Human Interest

Providence couple starting fifth business venture in 20 years - Rhode Island

Medevac

Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Receives ACE Awards for Innovation and Growth

9/21/10

Special Report

EMSNetwork News Endorses NAEMT Candidates Jules Scadden Amiee Benning

EMSN columnist, Senior Editor Matt Zavadsky Endorses NAEMT Candidate Chuck Kearns

America

Rural/Metro to Acquire Pridemark Paramedic Services

Stokes criticizes AMR for not entering unsafe scene - Mississippi

Central EMS Hopes To Purchase GPS For Ambulances - Arkansas

Elkader: Council approves bids for fire/EMS facility - Iowa

TCH gets new EMS director - Oklahoma

Washington D.C. firefighter investigated after naked cooking photos at firehouse party surface

Emergency Medical Services Trading Higher on 1.3x Above-Average Volume (EMS)

Oxford, Milford Twp. to negotiate new EMS contract - Ohio

Bonus video: Ambulance contract - Indiana

Civic leaders urged KC council to deny new pensions for ambulance workers - Missouri

Four under consideration to be Lake Dreamland fire chief - Kentucky

Mike Duyck named new TVF&R Chief - Oregon

Awards-Honors

EMS trainer gets state honor - New York

Locals cited for EMS efforts - New York

Criminal

Man allegedly obstructs, threatens paramedics - Pennsylvania

Human Interest

Goodbye, Capt. Hill - California

Medevac

Air transport service ready for McCook base - Nebraska

Nation’s Largest Air Medical Transport Conference to Focus on Safety Best Practices

Canada

Union fumes as mayor links shortage complaint, negotiations - Canada

9/20/10

Special Report

EMSNetwork News Endorses NAEMT Candidates

America

Spartan Motors sells ambulance business for $8M

Man jumps out of ambulance, ends up in jail - Georgia

Van Buren council approves 5-year ambulance contract - Arkansas

Orlando spends $1.3 million on ambulances - Florida

County officials demand EMS contract - California

Goshen fire chief leads state association - Connecticut

New community paramedic program comes to Eagle County - Colorado

Lake Stevens Fire District loses its Fire Chief - Washington

World

Award for former paramedic - Australia

Lone paramedics to be sent to 999 calls without ambulances - UK

Canada

Ambulance crunch? - Canada

More ambulances needed to address safety issues: union - Canada

Awards-Honors

Responders honored for exceptional service - California

Human Interest

Mom praises friends and 911 operator who helped save her baby - Florida

9/19/10

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor

AAA Government Affairs E-Update 9-16-10

Ambulance Crash Log

Accident involving ambulance injures 3 - North Carolina

Officer still recovering; footage of ambulance accident is released - Alabama

Queens man killed after freak accident between van, ambulance - New York

Update: VIDEO: Man, 82, dies after being hit by ambulance - Ohio

Features

Antique ambulance gets finishing touches for Norwich auto show

Legal

Court: Paramedic Can Press Rights Claim Over Removal - California

Local administrators ask for veto on EMS bill - California

Judge rules on dispatch contract - California

Former Suffolk firefighters sue city; Employees question city's grievance policy - Virginia

Judge asked to dismiss two indictments against Cullen about false information about his EMT certification - Massachusetts

America

Volusia agrees to allow firefighters to transport medical patients Six cities, including Deltona and Daytona Beach, want city paramedics to do emergency transport - Florida

Northampton ambulance fund pays firefighters - Massachusetts

Christie, Schaer disagree about status of EMT funding - New Jersey

Full time or not, firefighters must pass tests - South Dakota

Plattsmouth EMS Director turns in resignation - Nebraska

Fire lieutenant resigns over ‘disrespect’ - Florida

FDNY Appoints Two Physicians to New Roles - New York

Still smoldering with a starting salary of $6,347 per month, plus 11 percent paramedic pay; mediated negotions - California

Eastwood Fire District hindered by 'conflict,' audit says - Kentucky

First responders face work zone challenges - Indiana

Criminal

Correction officer Kevin Barry busted for allegedy harassing EMT at knifepoint - New York

Awards-Honors

SCV Hometown Heroes honored - California

Human Interest

Quick, Somebody Call a Bike! - Illinois

Day by day, lives saved by the FHFD - Michigan

Moses the Camel reunites with rescuers - Oregon

Following in his father’s footsteps NB remembers 9/11 fallen heroes on 9th anniversary - New York

Medevac

Air ambulance's collision with bird slows rescue - California

Era announces launch of SAR service - Louisiana

World

Big increase predicted for ambulance delay times - UK

Birth in an ambulance for the second time helped by the SAME paramedic - UK

Emergency ambulance jet plane unveiled for capital city jet set

Obits/Services

Orange County firefighter dies in training - California

Funeral held for firefighter killed in car crash - Utah

ER /Hospital

Hospital violence is on the rise; Assault, rape and murder pose a growing threat to medical caregivers