8/21/11

America

Ambulance vote comes from head, not heart - California

It appears, after 65 years of praised local service, those books are about to close.

Napa’s local Piner’s service is already terrific, much of the community argued. Why make a change?

Aug 21, 2011, 2:32:58 PM

America

Elmininate redundancy in emergency response - Oklahoma

Despite being documented years ago that the fire department accompanies some 20,000 ambulance calls needlessly each year, this practice still continues, which illustrates just one of the inefficiencies so common to government run operations.


Aug 21, 2011, 2:32:08 PM

America

Healthy debate on Tulsa's emergency medical services system - Oklahoma

There aren't many things Tulsans agree on these days, it seems. But maybe we can on this: Tulsa has an excellent fire department and an excellent ambulance service.

Aug 21, 2011, 2:31:36 PM

America

Victoria fire department reallocates EMS personnel - Texas

Before the changes, the fire department would respond to a high volume of ambulance or fire calls by calling in off-duty personnel to man the vehicle that is in high demand.

Aug 21, 2011, 2:31:07 PM

America

National 9/11 Flag Passes Through Town - New York

Local EMTs and firefighters were able to add their own stitches and honor those lost in the terrorist attacks.

Aug 21, 2011, 2:28:16 PM

America

Firefighter, EMT golf tourney set - Washington

The 8th annual Firefighter/EMT Golf Tournament Fund Raiser has been scheduled for Aug. 20

Aug 21, 2011, 2:27:51 PM

Criminal

Man Cashing Stolen Pay Checks From EMS - Kentucky

Authorities in Western Kentucky have been looking for a man who walked into three different banks with several stolen payroll checks from the Lyon County EMS.

Aug 21, 2011, 2:10:38 PM

Criminal

Man charged with DUI after hitting firetruck - South Carolina

A Summerville man was charged with driving under the influence after his car struck the rear of a C&B Volunteer Fire Department truck.


Aug 21, 2011, 2:10:02 PM

Legal

Tarheel Medical Transport faces PDA suit over forced leave - North Carolina

The EEOC is also seeking a decree barring Tarheel Medical Transport from forcing pregnant women to go on leave despite a lack of medical restrictions.

Aug 21, 2011, 2:02:47 PM

Awards-Honors

Award honors Owego EMS chief - New York

EMS Chief Karen L. Rathke of Owego’s Southside Fire Co. and First Responder Unit was named the EMS Provider of the Year by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York.

Aug 21, 2011, 1:29:27 PM