8/19/11

America

Bangor firefighter faces potential discipline for allegedly posting racy photos of himself in fire gear - Pennsylvania

Ernest Hase III, a Liberty Fire Company No. 2 firefighter, has a profile dubbed "Plugger" on the online dating site Fubar.com. The profile was accessible to all website visitors earlier this week but now requires permission from the user for others to see.

Aug 19, 2011, 8:32:01 PM

America

Mayor: Fire chief target of bugging at Aug. 9 meeting - West Virginia

He said the person was interested in what Charleston Fire Chief Chuck Overstreet was saying during logistical discussions about moving the station.

Aug 19, 2011, 8:29:54 PM

Criminal

EMT burglarizes patient's home - New York

An elderly Chili man has his home broken into while he's checked into the hospital. I-Team 10 has discovered the burglar is the same EMT who took him there.


Aug 19, 2011, 8:28:16 PM

America

Department’s license suspended by the state - West Virginia

The Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will not be able to provide emergency medical services for an unknown length of time, according to an announcement by the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency.

Aug 19, 2011, 8:26:46 PM

America

Napa Supes Agree on New Ambulance Company - California

After hours of public comment and discussion, the board of supervisors was unanimous in confirming the recommendation of county staff to award the franchise to AMR.

Aug 19, 2011, 8:25:40 PM

America

EMT's train for terrorist situation at 2012 RNC Convention - Florida

These first responders are getting ready for the Republican National Convention, an event more than one year away.

Aug 19, 2011, 8:23:08 PM

America

TFD wants to share ambulance duties with EMSA - Oklahoma

The Tulsa Fire Department wants the City of Tulsa to restructure its next contract with EMSA to allow firefighters, who are also trained as paramedics, to take over some of the paramedic and ambulance duties. But EMSA isn't too keen on the idea of making changes.

Aug 19, 2011, 12:11:50 PM

America

First responders not invited to 9/11 ceremony - New York

City Hall says it's because of security and space issues.

Aug 19, 2011, 12:10:56 PM

Obits/Services

EMT dies from heart attack while on a call - Illinois

Emergency medical technician Charles Black, who worked for Superior Ambulance Service Inc.’s Highland station, died in the line of duty Aug. 11 after suffering a fatal heart attack while on a call, according to John Kapost, Schererville station manager for Superior.

Aug 19, 2011, 11:50:48 AM

America

City renews EMS contract with UT Health Science Center - Texas

The city will pay UTHSC $1.43 million in fiscal 2012 and $1.46 million in fiscal 2013 in exchange for state-mandated EMS oversight and training, the contract says.

Aug 19, 2011, 11:50:03 AM

America

Nicotine Tests Could Cost EMS Their Jobs - Florida

Volusia County is taking over ambulance services and the anti-smoking policy of county employees could cost some ambulance drivers and paramedics their jobs.

Aug 19, 2011, 11:39:27 AM

Medevac

MUSC has high-tech helicopter on the job - South Carolina

A little more than a month on the job, a blue and white helicopter already has carried nearly 50 patients to care at Medical University Hospital and the MUSC Children's Hospital.

Aug 19, 2011, 11:12:51 AM