7/22/11

Ambulance Crash Log

EMS worker involved in crash on I-65 ramp is identified - Kentucky

The paramedic involved, Maj. Roger Parvin, was driving one of the Metro EMS sports utility vehicles, known as a fly car, but was not responding to a run, said Dr. Neal Richmond, head of the department.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:37:52 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Police: ambulance driver causes crash sending three to the hospital - Kentucky

According to police, the driver of the ambulance admitted the sun was in her eyes, and she didn't notice the traffic light had turned red.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:37:51 PM

Criminal

Second county firefighter terminated for sick-leave abuse- Nevada

County officials believe the "SICK" roster was used to work out the use of sick days weeks or months ahead.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:36:43 PM

Criminal

Under microscope, county firefighters taking less sick leave - Nevada

The emails showed some firefighters asking for sick days months ahead. That revelation led to Metro Police and FBI investigations. Sources say the ongoing investigations includes poring over 2 million firefighter emails spanning several years.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:35:11 PM

Criminal

Mayor, fire chief leap to judgment on EMT cheating - Maryland

Protecting the most vulnerable members of an organization by demanding the facts before rushing to judgment is a true leader's most basic responsibility.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:33:57 PM

Criminal

EMS Instructors Put On Administrative Leave - Maryland

WBAL reported earlier this week that the academy's EMS training program was suspended pending the outcome of a cheating investigation.


Jul 22, 2011, 11:32:47 PM

Criminal

Medical equipment stolen from ambulances - Texas

Recently, the Lewisville and Coppell fire departments each had equipment stolen from their ambulances. The Lewisville Police Department is investigating the thefts.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:31:25 PM

America

Local Supervisor Seeks To Improve 911 Efficiency - California

Riverside County Supervisor Bob Buster next week will ask fellow board members to support a proposal for computerizing 911 functions in the county to save time in emergencies and cut down on diverting resources to "band-aid'' calls.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:30:53 PM

America

Programs help repeat ambulance riders - Texas

According to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services , a 21-year-old woman needed an ambulance 22 times in six weeks. Between April 2010 and March of this year, paramedics drove the same ten people to the hospital 831 times.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:25:51 PM

America

EMS Workers See Increase In Heat Calls - South Carolina

Richland County EMS workers are certainly some of the unlucky few. They've seen a steady increase in the number of heat related calls this summer.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:15:20 PM

Medevac

New Life Flight Helicopter Serves St. George Area Read more: KCSG Television - New Life Flight Helicopter Serves St George Area - Utah

The Grand Landing of Intermountain Healthcare’s new Life Flight helicopter was held Thursday, July 21. The new craft landed on the helipad on the north side of the Dixie Regional Medical Center River Road Campus near the emergency room entrance.

Read more: KCSG Television - New Life Flight Helicopter Serves St George Area

Jul 22, 2011, 11:00:40 PM

Medevac

Time to eliminate NJ's medical helicopter fleet - New Jersey

When it comes to the use of medical helicopters in New Jersey, the State Police had tried to virtually eliminate any competition from private industry. In fact, it took a lawsuit against the state of New Jersey to even allow the licensing of private medical helicopters for the transportation of emergency victims.

Jul 22, 2011, 11:00:23 PM

Human Interest

Local paramedic stocking up on school supplies - Florida

Throughout the year, personnel from Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue perform basic fire safety demonstrations to various groups. But it was a visit to Kids In Distress Inc. in Wilton Manors that had acting Lt. Joshua Wells thinking there was more to be done.

Jul 22, 2011, 10:40:08 PM

World

Paramedic injured after timber spears ambulance - Australia

The ambulance was travelling along Beelbi Creek Road at Toogoom when timber from another vehicle came loose.

Jul 22, 2011, 10:04:25 PM

World

Stop killing ambulance attendants - South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has called on community leaders to help stop the killing of ambulance attendants following a rise in the hijacking and killing of attendants.

Jul 22, 2011, 10:03:28 PM