8/6/11

Legal

Wrongful death lawsuit against ambulance settled for $50,000 three weeks later - Missouri

"More often than not a defendant and the people at the medical facility try to hide the fact that something happened," he says.

But how did a broken arm become a wrongful-death lawsuit?

Aug 6, 2011, 4:54:55 PM

America

FDNY Opens New Bronx EMS Facility - New York

The $11 million station features advanced technology including a security system that uses hand recognition and an automatic fire door that deploys once smoke is detected.

Aug 6, 2011, 4:19:40 PM

America

Emergency response hurdle cleared in Bothell annexation - Washington

Snohomish County's Boundary Review Board voted unanimously in June to approve Bothell's plan for the annexation. Fire District 1, the county's largest fire agency, stretches over much of southwestern Snohomish County.

Aug 6, 2011, 4:19:10 PM

America

Paramedic On Leave After Homophobic Facebook Post - Tennessee

A Nashville Fire Department paramedic is under fire for some heated Facebook posts about gay and lesbian firefighters.

Aug 6, 2011, 4:08:21 PM

America

Sugarcreek council votes to remain in ambulance district - Pennsylvania

The village will remain with the Swiss Valley Ambulance District after a 3-2 vote Thursday by council on a resolution to withdraw from the district and begin operating its own service.

Aug 6, 2011, 4:06:46 PM

America

Commentary: Firefighter/paramedics worth every penny - Florida

As a 23-year veteran of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, I take exception with the July 17 editorial, "Cut these alarming salaries."

Aug 6, 2011, 4:04:46 PM

America

Ameri-Care to Replace Gerber Ambulance Services in Santa Monica - California

Santa Monica has a new emergency ambulance service provider, as the city council last week approved a new three-year contract for Carson-based Ameri-Care Ambulance and in doing so ended a seven-year relationship with Torrance-based Gerber Ambulance Service.

Aug 6, 2011, 4:02:20 PM

America

Board of Supervisors should keep Piner’s - California

It is being recommended to the Board of Supervisors to send Napa dollars out of state by allowing the current ambulance contract with Piners to lapse, and awarding the contract to Colorado-based American Medical Response (AMR).


Aug 6, 2011, 3:58:11 PM

America

Muskego Homes Along Janesville Could See Improvements - Wisconsin

Contract arrangements being negotiated; fee increase expected for hospital transportation, however discussion on service measurements for fire department held off.

Aug 6, 2011, 3:55:36 PM

Criminal

EMT gets 10 years in fatal DUI crash - California

Prosecutors had sought a second-degree murder conviction, arguing that Diaz's semester of training as an EMT/paramedic gave her more awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.

Aug 6, 2011, 3:15:11 PM

Criminal

Man sentenced for strangulation assault of girlfriend - Minnesota

Lindberg was formerly a part-time law enforcement officer with the city of Babbitt, a civilian security officer who worked at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth and an on-call EMT/firefighter with the Carlton Fire Department.

Aug 6, 2011, 3:14:07 PM

Human Interest

Scout builds flag pole for EMS - Texas

The American flag now sways gently in the wind at the Northwest Rural Emergency Medical Services on Quinn Road in Tomball, thanks to the efforts of Boy Scout Hunter Thompson, from Troop 902.

Aug 6, 2011, 3:06:14 PM

Human Interest

Paramedic tells how he saved girl from Norfolk beach cave-in - Connecticut

Aug 6, 2011, 3:05:55 PM

World

Public funds wasted on equipment not needed - India

Report states that the department of health and family welfare failed to specify the exact nature of ambulances required in advance, leading to the cancellation of the contract with Fortis Hospitals - that was supposed to provide 150 ambulances - and 31 factory-built ambulances were purchased later at much higher rates.

Aug 6, 2011, 12:59:32 PM

World

Privatize amublances, break cycle of failure by the government - Guam

Aug 6, 2011, 12:01:13 PM