8/14/11

Special Report

2011 U.S. Ambulance Services Industry Report

Aug 14, 2011, 8:59:07 PM

Features

Ex-Firefighter Aims To Spark National 9/11 Candle Memorial

Aug 14, 2011, 8:58:09 PM

America

Morris County bicycle club raises thousands of dollars for EMS squads - New Jersey

A gathering of this many EMS volunteers and first-responders usually portends something far worse.

Aug 14, 2011, 8:55:11 PM

America

Voters to decide on tax for station - Oklahoma

Carter County Commissioners have signed off on a request by Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service for a countywide vote on a 522 District Tax.

Aug 14, 2011, 8:49:50 PM

America

Fire chief wants city to provide ambulance service - California

A call by Riverside County for cities to weigh in on a debate regarding ambulance services has revived a desire by the Murrieta Fire Department to provide that service.

Aug 14, 2011, 8:41:33 PM

America

Westchester Commissioner Of Emergency Services Resigns - New York

Astorino announced that John M. Cullen, currently a deputy commissioner and fire coordinator, will serve as acting commissioner of emergency services.

Aug 14, 2011, 8:39:51 PM

America

Southwest county residents may get ESD vote - Texas

The Brock-Dennis fire district, plus some residents in the Lipan and Mountain River districts, will have a chance to vote on the proposed ESD No. 9, what could be Parker County’s fifth emergency services district.

Aug 14, 2011, 8:38:30 PM

America

The county’s 9-1-1 center should not be transferred to sheriff - Ohio

I have heard a rumor that the Athens County Commissioners are considering the sheriff's department taking over the 911 center. I personally think this should be avoided for the following reasons:

Aug 14, 2011, 8:35:59 PM

America

Alpine proposing 40-plus percent tax increase - Utah

Concerned Alpine residents are invited to attend a Truth in Taxation meeting on Tuesday to discuss a possible tax increase resulting from recent changes to the Fire/EMS budget agreement.

Aug 14, 2011, 8:35:04 PM

America

Pima approves Fire Department to contract with state - Arizona

At its Aug. 2 meeting, the Pima Town Council unanimously approved its Fire Department to enter into a contract with the state for the use of one of its EMS trucks and one of its structural fire engines.

Aug 14, 2011, 8:33:48 PM

America

Neighbors of Lancaster's Engine House 3 worry about proposed closure - Ohio

Fire officials are considering shutting down operations at the east side fire station and eliminating one of its three medic units.

Aug 14, 2011, 8:28:50 PM

Obits/Services

Dallas firefighter falls to death - Texas

Aug 14, 2011, 8:22:50 PM