8/26/11

Ambulance Crash Log

Raw video of medical helicopter crash site - Missouri

Aug 26, 2011, 7:27:50 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

4 dead in Missouri medical helicopter crash

The Eurocopter AS-350 was carrying three crew members and a patient when it went down at about 7 p.m. in a field a mile north of Midwest National Air Federal Aviation

Aug 26, 2011, 7:26:13 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance crashes in Flint Township outside church - Michigan

It wasn't clear where the ambulance was headed or if it was transporting a patient at the time of the crash.

Aug 26, 2011, 7:06:19 PM

America

Some 911 response will come from nurses, not fire and ambulances - Washington

Starting January 1, 2012, when you call 911 for medical help in Yakima County dispatchers may not send an ambulance.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:58:43 PM

Special Report

Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps buys two rowboats to prep for Hurricane Irene

Aug 26, 2011, 8:31:39 PM

Special Report

EMS Strike Teams Leave Kanawha County to Help During Hurricane Irene

Aug 26, 2011, 8:31:01 PM

Special Report

Upstate EMS crews on standby as Irene approaches coast

Aug 26, 2011, 8:29:55 PM

Features

Oregon paramedic treated Libyan rebels for Medical Teams International, stunned by their toughness - Oregon

Wagner was struck by the toughness and determination of the rebel fighters, who refused food, water -- even intravenous fluids -- because of religious fasting, regardless of their injuries.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:24:07 PM

Features

Boy saved from blaze in illegal Allston home - Massachusetts

The boy narrowly avoided death, thanks to the heroic efforts of neighbors and an off-duty Boston emergency medical technician.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:24:06 PM

Bodily Assault Log

Man charged with assault of EMT - Kentucky

Investigators say he started fighting with an EMT and eventually spit blood all over the EMT.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:22:25 PM

Criminal

Former owner of ambulance service on trial - Ohio

Prosecutors say he and his mother diverted 90-thousand dollars from Pellin Ambulance into their own account.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:22:24 PM

Criminal

EMS captain cleared of using squad defibrillator for personal gain - New York

The North Warren Emergency Squad captain who was arrested for allegedly renting a squad-owned defibrillator to a business where he worked was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge Tuesday following a trial.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:21:02 PM

Criminal

Police: Woman charged for abuse of 911 - Tennessee

A local woman was charged with abusing the 911 system early Wednesday morning after she contacted dispatchers about 10 times over 15 minutes, police said.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:19:23 PM

Criminal

Chapel Hill man accused of stealing ambulance tells his story - North Carolina

The man who stole a Chapel Hill ambulance back in April will not face felony charges.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:18:06 PM

Human Interest

Oconee Medical Center dedicates EMS memorial - South Carolina

The memorial was dedicated Tuesday night. “The Oconee County Emergency Medical Services, that we operate, has built a memorial to honor the memory of former EMS medics who had more than 10 years of service and who are now deceased,” said Heather Goss, the medical center’s marketing director.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:16:58 PM

Human Interest

Benefit being held for paramedic's ailing son - New York

Due to the family's mounting medical bills, a benefit will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3 at the North Greece Fireman's Field, 3666 Latta Road.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:15:46 PM

America

Durham Ambulance Company Doesn't Want To Release Financial Data - Connecticut

While that figure represents just a tiny amount of Durham’s overall $4.5 million budget, town leaders decided this year that it was time to see how the ambulance group handles its finances.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:12:12 PM

America

Supervisors head-scratching over proposed ambulance contract - Pennsylvania

Shippensburg Township Supervisor Steve Oldt and Southampton (Cumberland) Supervisor Tom Ginnick both expressed a reluctance to commit township funds to SAEMS by inking the proposed agreement. They say they have a number of other questions, too.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:11:14 PM

America

All packed, nowhere to go yet - South Carolina

Ten EMS workers had their equipment packed and five ambulances were prepped to leave Anderson for North Charleston, to assist with a planned hurricane evacuation, when the phone call came.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:10:26 PM

America

Preston will amend language; plans to keep ambulance service - Minnesota

The city was supposed to have agreed to the EMSRB Stipulation and Consent Order by Aug 5, which would effectively suspend the license of the Preston Ambulance Service (PAS) for non-compliance allegations dating back through a time span of the previous two years.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:09:09 PM

America

Questions on ambulance agreement fielded - Colorado

The first question to be asked was why Life Care Ambulance was not considered a viable option for the continuing service in the county during the negotiations.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:07:59 PM

America

Ambulance District hammers out contract - Idaho

A new contract between the Blaine County Ambulance District and fire departments will define the level of service that departments are required to provide while addressing ongoing staffing problems

Aug 26, 2011, 8:05:10 PM

America

Peninsula nixes ambulances - New York

The Rockaway hospital stopped taking in ambulances at the beginning of the week and its board has been involved in several long meetings trying to hammer out its future, a spokeswoman said

Aug 26, 2011, 8:04:20 PM

America

Rural/Metro to provide ambulance service to 3 west Orange communities - Florida

Windermere, Winter Garden and Ocoee voted this month to approve

Aug 26, 2011, 8:03:09 PM

America

Des Plaines Panel Recommends Ending Resident Payment For Ambulance Service - Illinois

Members of Des Plaines' Public Safety Committee Monday night agreed to urge all eight aldermen to support a plan to increase fees charged for fire department ambulance service, but to eliminate the requirement that local residents pay for any costs not paid by insurance.

Aug 26, 2011, 8:01:59 PM

America

City agrees to fire-based EMS system - Colorado

The Sterling City Council gave the final answer to a question that has been asked for the past three years in numerous meetings, on the street, through the media, in public hearings, and by two government entities. There was even a lengthy community analysis by a state agency. How can the most cost-efficient yet best quality of ambulance and EMS service be provided in Logan County?

Aug 26, 2011, 8:00:48 PM

America

Fire Department becoming Fire and Rescue - Nebraska

The Hastings City Council has taken another step toward taking over ambulance service

Aug 26, 2011, 7:56:26 PM

America

EMS service draws budget questions - Indiana

Richmond Fire Department's plans to expand its ambulance services drew many questions at city council's budget meeting Tuesday, questions about the need for a city-run service and government's role in providing it.

Aug 26, 2011, 7:41:45 PM