Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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.

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

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