7/31/11

Bodily Assault Log

Man attacked three EMS workers - Pennsylvania

Upon arrival at CMC, Lackawanna Ambulance medic John Zaruta was giving a report to emergency room nurse Chris Tyrell when Kitch “jumped up off of the stretcher, and went after Zaruta.”

Jul 31, 2011, 9:21:25 PM

Criminal

LA officer stabbed, suspected ambulance thief hurt - California

Police say a man just released from a Los Angeles jail commandeered an ambulance, crashed into a church, barricaded himself inside and began a standoff that left a police officer stabbed and the man injured.

Jul 31, 2011, 9:19:17 PM

Features

Why must we have a monopoly on emergency services - California

I certainly understand a local company not having a chance competing against a nationwide company who has been through this process hundreds of times. Just because they can do well on the test does not mean they are our best choice.\

Jul 31, 2011, 9:18:00 PM

Human Interest

Paramedic has vivid memory of tragic bus accident - Florida

For a split second Troy Granata remembers being "overwhelmed" that day in February 2010, but being shell-shocked was not an option for this Highlands County Emergency Medical Services acting supervisor, who was working when a bus ride turned horribly bad for many of its passengers.

Jul 31, 2011, 9:17:06 PM

America

Emergency dispatching to be reviewed - California

Riverside County's emergency dispatch system treats all 911 calls as life-threatening emergencies and deploys firefighters and ambulances, a practice that emergency providers call potentially wasteful and dangerous.

Jul 31, 2011, 9:16:09 PM

America

Coweta Coweta emergency services changeover takes place at midnight - Georgia

Tonight at midnight, Coweta County's emergency medical services provider will switch from Vital Care to AMR, American Medical Response.

Jul 31, 2011, 9:15:13 PM

America

York County EMS seeks more accurate way to track response times - Pennsylvania

Emergency medical services in York County want a connection to the 911 Center's computer-aided dispatch system.

Jul 31, 2011, 9:13:52 PM

America

Lack of EMT volunteers a problem for rural departments - Nebraska

Last week it took paramedics 45 minutes to get to a boy who had fallen from a horse about two miles north of Wood River.


Jul 31, 2011, 9:13:04 PM

America

Area EMS crews feel strain - North Dakota

Dunn County Emergency Manager Denise Brew agreed, adding with an increase in population the number and types of calls ambulance teams are responding to have really changed.

Jul 31, 2011, 9:12:13 PM

7/30/11

Criminal

Whitemarsh Policeman Charged With Drug Theft - Pennsylvania

Whitemarsh police officer is being charged with theft after he allegedly stole narcotics from the Plymouth Ambulance Squad.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:36:13 PM

Criminal

Thieves swipe uniform, vehicle from city firehouse - Washington DC

District firefighters have been deployed to street corners to help protect high-crime neighborhoods.

They may need to begin patrolling their firehouses.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:35:18 PM

Criminal

Police arrest suspect in ambulance burglary - Texas

The 43-year-old man, jailed on a misdemeanor vehicle burglary charge, is a suspect in two other ambulance burglaries in Denton this month and similar cases in at least two other cities, Lewisville and Coppell, said Ryan Grelle, a spokesman for the Denton Police Department.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:33:01 PM

Criminal

Holliston EMT on Leave Arrested Again - Massachusetts

Gina Stucchi has been on unpaid leave since her first arrest in June and last Friday was picked up police in Framingham on cocaine charges.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:30:40 PM

Criminal

Convicted sex offender posed as paramedic, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center says - North Carolina

Daniel Trey Horne, 23, of the 4900 block of Autry Highway in Autryville, was arrested July 15 by Fayetteville police and charged with a felony count of being unlawfully on the hospital premise.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:28:00 PM

Legal

Lawsuit challenges KC policy on overtime pay - Missouri

The suit filed in U.S. District Court in Kansas City seeks class-action status for former and current city employees who work as emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:26:27 PM

Legal

Gulf commissioners, public debate EMS termination - Florida

Ford was terminated by certified letter following a three-day suspension with pay for allowing a non-county employee and state licensed EMT to drive an ambulance on a cardiac run from Sacred Heart on the Gulf to Bay Medical Center.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:24:29 PM

America

L.A. County starting over on emergency communications system - California

Hundreds of millions in federal funds are at risk and years of planning are scrapped over concerns that the project's nearly completed contract violates state rules on how it must be structured and awarded.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:23:25 PM

America

Santa Rosa ambulance contract extended - Florida

The Santa Rosa County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to extend Lifeguard Ambulance's contract for 10 years.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:21:44 PM

America

Decision on new ambulance service coming soon - Pennsylvania

Martin’s Corner Ambulance will no longer be in service as of Saturday and three companies have submitted proposals to cover the two municipalities.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:13:53 PM

America

County explains dismissing protests over ambulance bids - California

With both protests in Napa’s contentious ambulance franchise process bound for a hearing with an arbiter, county officials are bolstering their decision to stick with their original recommendation.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:13:02 PM

America

Report Critical of Lynchburg Air Show - Virginia

At one point it states there were more EMS personnel at the smaller Altavista Uncle Billy's Day event.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:12:44 PM

ER /Hospital

Brick hospital on standby power Friday night; ambulances diverted - New Jersey

As Friday night’s storm raged through Brick, power was lost at the Ocean Medical Center, forcing it to switch to standby electric generators until about 11:45 p.m., officials said.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:10:18 PM

Canada

The emergency room in the sky - Canada

After landing in Ile-a-la-Crosse, the first challenge on this muggy afternoon presents itself to the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance team: Lifting the 35-year-old rollover victim, a hulking six-foot tall man, safely on to the plane.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:05:34 PM

Awards-Honors

EMS Chief Wins National Award - Florida

The National EMS Management Association recently selected Leon County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief Tom Quillin as EMS Executive of the Year. He will be honored for his outstanding performance as an EMS manager Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the EMS World Expo in Las Vegas.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:02:58 PM

Awards-Honors

Matt Montanile recognized by EMT peers on Martha's Vineyard - Massachusetts

Island EMT colleagues to select the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School chemistry teacher as the Island's EMT of the Year.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:01:47 PM

Awards-Honors

Barrett named EMS director of the year - Oklahoma

Barrett, who has been serving as Director for 27 years, received Director of the Year award.

Jul 30, 2011, 7:00:12 PM

7/28/11

Ambulance Crash Log

Person Killed in Accident Involving Ambulance - West Virginia

Police say two trucks collided Wednesday evening, leading to major traffic delays along Lens Creek Road.

Jul 28, 2011, 8:21:45 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Pemberton Township man flown to trauma center after accident with responding paramedics - Pennsylvania

The accident occurred at 6:50 p.m. at Clubhouse and Lakehurst roads when Zukowski drove his car from Clubhouse Road into the path of a Virtua paramedic SUV that was traveling west on Lakehurst Road, police said.

Jul 28, 2011, 8:19:52 PM

Criminal

Police: Deaf Woman Raped By EMT - Massachusetts

A deaf woman who answered an ad on Craigslist was raped in a Northborough motel room, police said.

Read more: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/28684265/detail.html#ixzz1TSsMFsjs

Jul 28, 2011, 8:18:54 PM

Bodily Assault Log

Police: Scranton man taken to CMC attacked EMT, nurse, ER tech - Pennsylvania

A city police officer working extra duty at CMC intervened and had to threaten to use his Taser before Mr. Kitch calmed down and could be restrained, the complaint said.

Jul 28, 2011, 8:17:08 PM

Awards-Honors

Spring Lake Park High School EMT Team Wins World Championship - Minnesota

The Spring Lake Park teams were from the school’s Opportunities in Emergency Care magnet program. One of the Spring Lake Park teams placed first in the youth division. The other team placed fourth in the adult division.

Jul 28, 2011, 8:15:03 PM

Human Interest

EMS Chief Jeff Paige announces his retirement = Florida

Collier County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief Jeff Page today announced his retirement from EMS, effective September 3. Page recently achieved his 30 year anniversary date with the county and submitted his resignation letter to County Manager Leo Ochs.

Jul 28, 2011, 8:13:52 PM

America

Officials Concerned Medics Can be Too Far Away - Pennsylvania

In Lycoming County, some public officials are concerned that some areas are not using the closest paramedic units.

Jul 28, 2011, 8:11:45 PM

America

County Tries Turning Juvenile Offenders Into EMTs - California

In the San Francisco Bay area, a new rehabilitation program is creating a pipeline from juvenile detention into public health careers. In a first of its kind initiative, a county health department is brokering a deal with its ambulance company to hire graduates of an EMT training program, a program that now includes former youth offenders.

Jul 28, 2011, 8:06:56 PM

America

Greendale Fire Department Paramedics - Wisconsin

The department has always provided basic Emergency Medical Service care, but until recently would always rely on Franklin and Greenfield to provide paramedic services.

Jul 28, 2011, 8:00:12 PM

America

Ambulance ride does not guarantee prompt treatment - California

The new change, which took effect July 1, is a result of EMS Regional direction, not the hospital’s, Widlund said.
The new policy requires transferring the patients to the waiting room if they do not arrive with a normal age-appropriate emergency, Widlund said.

Jul 28, 2011, 7:57:46 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Tucson to remember fatal helicopter crash with ceremony - Arizona

It's been one year since a LifeNet medical helicopter crash in Midtown. Thursday, a special ceremony will happen at the site of the crash to remember the three people killed.

Jul 28, 2011, 7:10:16 PM

7/26/11

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance Driver Charged After Wreck - North Carolina

Police charged a local ambulance driver in connection with a crash over the weekend.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:49:09 AM

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance, SUV collide in New Bern - North Carolina

The ambulance was traveling east on U.S. 17 with its emergency lights and sirens on and a patient onboard along with two paramedics, Gary Smith, 30, of New Bern, and Randolph Dunlap, 30, of Richlands.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:46:18 AM

America

Shelby County EMT on the Job with Expired License - Tennessee

A Shelby County EMT was disciplined for working with an inactive license for almost 2 years. The county said no patients were at risk, but the paperwork tells a different story.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:44:52 AM

Human Interest

Westport EMS Training Helps Teen After Bear Attack - Connecticut

To help save the lives of seriously injured hikers in Alaska after a grizzly bear attack, Westport teen Samuel Boas recalled training he had received from Westport Emergency Medical Service — news that Marc Hartog was happy to hear.


Jul 27, 2011, 12:43:09 AM

America

Ambulance bid protests head to hearing officer - California

Local officials have been unable to resolve protests filed by two unsuccessful applicants in the county's ongoing ambulance bidding process, meaning the fate of the complaints now rests in the hands of a third-party hearing officer.

Read more: http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/ambulance-bid-protests-head-to-hearing-officer/article_3b87863e-b72a-11e0-87fd-001cc4c03286.html#ixzz1TIFJYa8N

Jul 27, 2011, 12:40:45 AM

America

New Fire, Ambulance Contract to Save Town and Country Millions - Missouri

Two, 5-year fire and ambulance service contracts were approved by the Town and Country Board of Aldermen Monday night, but the meeting started off with concern from an alderman about previous comments not being included in board minutes.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:38:15 AM

America

Emergency Responders Can't Find Homes In El Paso County - Texas

“It’s been three years since my son was in an accident, and the ambulance couldn’t find the street, so a lot of time was killed because several streets don’t have names and finally my son died,” said Delia Santos of Montana Vista through a translator.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:37:30 AM

America

Paramedic tax plans headed for November ballot - California

Although the move came amid renewed controversy over the cost of paramedic services in San Rafael, a civic watchdog said he will support the tax measures this time around.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:36:11 AM

Human Interest

Paramedic in amazing cliff rescue - Australia

Winching down the sheer cliff face of Mt Tibrogargan at a 70degree angle was paramedic Jeff Bradfield's most challenging rescue yet.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:34:57 AM

Criminal

CareFlite Pilot Describes Laser Hit - Texas

A medical helicopter pilot who reported being targeted by a laser said he shut one eye because he worried he might go blind in the other.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:32:40 AM

Awards-Honors

Sussex County paramedics earn award as top paid EMS service of the the year for United States - Delaware

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians recently announced that Sussex County Emergency Medical Services is the 2011 winner of the Dick Ferneau Paid EMS Service of the Year award, to be presented at the end of August in Las Vegas.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:30:33 AM

Awards-Honors

Stuarts Draft EMT Team Honored - Virginia

The team came in first place in a district competition, and were awarded the Bennie Rice Memorial award.

Jul 27, 2011, 12:27:18 AM

7/25/11

Features

Trial-by-Fire: Training New Medical School Students as EMTs - New York

Highly Recommended Reading.
One way to cultivate better people skills is to give medical students more hands-on experience with patients as well as by having them interact with other medical professionals in a team-based setting. Hofstra's first year medical students must also become licensed EMTs and ride with North Shore ambulance teams in Long Island and New York City.


Jul 25, 2011, 2:56:06 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Squad's collision with car a reminder - Virginia

Jul 25, 2011, 5:13:57 PM

America

Phones and Emergency Services Back On-Line - Neww York

On Sunday, local fire departments and emergency medical crews across New York had to man their stations for much of the day due to phone problems.

Jul 25, 2011, 5:01:47 PM

America

Thurman EMS head asks town to reconsider contract move - New York

Jul 25, 2011, 4:58:35 PM

America

Democrat Accuses Council of Politicizing Ambulance Job - New Jersey

"I guess I need to switch parties to work in this Borough," Antonio said at last Tuesday's Mayor and Council meeting.

Jul 25, 2011, 4:30:38 PM

America

Officials review ambulance service choices - Pennsylvania

Three local ambulance companies have submitted proposals to cover West Brandywine and West Caln after Martin's Corner stops running its ambulance service July 30.


Jul 25, 2011, 4:29:06 PM

America

Chester EMS takes revenue hit - New York

Faced with declining revenues, the Chester Ambulance Corps will have to change the way it operates, said town and EMS officials.

Jul 25, 2011, 4:27:55 PM

America

Lifeguard Ambulance seeks contract extension with Santa Rosa - California

Lifeguard has a better than 94 percent success rate at meeting the county's urban and rural response time requirements.

Jul 25, 2011, 4:26:55 PM

Legal

Whistleblower EMS pilot off administrative leave; investigation continues - Florida

Collier County Emergency Medical Services officials are continuing to investigate a Medflight pilot accused of standing outside his running helicopter, but he was taken off administrative leave Monday.

Jul 25, 2011, 4:26:31 PM

Legal

Nurse claims paramedic caused injuries during patient pick-up - Wisconsin

A Coles County nurse claims his knee was hurt by a gurney and is suing the paramedic he says is to blame.

Jul 25, 2011, 4:26:30 PM

Awards-Honors

Gold Cross Ambulance partnership marks 20 years in Fox Cities - Wisconsin

Twenty years ago, executives from rival hospitals realized operating competing ambulance services wasn't in the community's best interests.

Jul 25, 2011, 4:25:34 PM

Criminal

Arraignment delayed for men charged in beating paramedic - California

Jul 25, 2011, 4:00:54 PM

Criminal

Rock throwers take 'chunk' out of Camas ambulance - Washington

Someone threw rocks at an ambulance transporting a patient through the Camas area, causing major damage.

Jul 25, 2011, 4:00:02 PM

Medevac

Mercy Flight talks about the preparation and tolls of three recent crashes - New York

Jul 25, 2011, 3:56:29 PM

Obits/Services

Robert E. Philipps - Illinois

Jul 25, 2011, 2:10:15 PM

7/24/11

America

EMS faces challenges with CPR protocol - Pennsylvania

Jul 24, 2011, 3:05:20 PM

America

PUSD and City Hall open fire station talks - California

San Rafael School has been proposed as a temporary home for the fire crew from Station 39, according to Pasadena Fire Chief Dennis Downs.

Station 39 closed in April amid concerns that an earthquake would rock the station to the ground.

Jul 24, 2011, 1:54:00 PM

America

Companies vie for ambulance license - Utah

The future of emergency response in St. George remains uncertain as Dixie Ambulance and Gold Cross Ambulance prepare to battle for the area's sole ambulance license.

Jul 24, 2011, 1:48:59 PM

America

EMS leaders say Johnston County needs more ambulances - North Carolina

For a while on the morning of May 16, only one staffed ambulance - in Princeton - was available to respond to a medical emergency in Johnston County. More than a dozen others were busy handling other calls.

Jul 24, 2011, 1:46:10 PM

World

Ambulance workers take photos of birth, arrested - India

Jul 24, 2011, 1:45:48 PM

Criminal

Stolen ambulance wreaked havoc on cars and property - Arizona

While firefighters battled a blaze in west Phoenix Sunday morning, a thief stole an ambulance and wreaked havoc on cars and property, officials said.


Jul 24, 2011, 1:43:48 PM

Legal

Firefighter sues chief, city of Stow - Ohio

A former Stow firefighter/paramedic is challenging his firing in 2009 after he lost his right eye in a Fourth of July fireworks accident. Rorrer has worked as a part-time firefighter/paramedic for the last 13 years at the Tallmadge Fire Department.

Jul 24, 2011, 1:43:00 PM

Job Listings

Arkansas: EMT Basic

Jul 24, 2011, 1:42:42 PM