8/9/11

Bodily Assault Log

Police officer intervened to protect the paramedic; patient later dies - Virginia

While in the ambulance Wilkerson assumed an aggressive position and screamed at the paramedic. A police officer intervened to protect the paramedic

Aug 9, 2011, 6:26:01 PM

Bodily Assault Log

Paramedic injured while helping patient - Colorado

A paramedic suffered a half-inch cut next to his left eye from angry patient with scissors

Aug 9, 2011, 6:26:00 PM

Criminal

State, city eye more EMT fraud in fire department - Massachusetts

The city is investigating allegations that more firefighters may have falsified records to obtain their emergency medical technician certifications, The Eagle-Tribune has learned.

Aug 9, 2011, 6:24:27 PM

Criminal

Dysart Man Charged in Tama County for Impersonating Emergency Care Provider - Iowa

The Tama County Attorney now charged Reding with Impersonating a Medical Care Provider. If convicted, Reding could face up to five years in prison and a 7,500 fine.

Aug 9, 2011, 6:23:41 PM

America

Port's New Paramedic Service Damaging to EMT Volunteer Base? - Wisconsin

Increasing the level of ambulance service may be a positive move for Port Washington, but it may also carry harmful, unintended consequences for the city.

Aug 9, 2011, 6:13:20 PM

America

Ambulance protests seem to have merit - California

It is with great sadness that we think of Piners’ very high-quality emergency care service being replaced by an out-of-Napa, out-of-state business.

Aug 9, 2011, 6:09:03 PM

America

County selects Lauderdale EMS service bid - Alabama

Lauderdale County Commissioner Fay Parker said the only calls he has received in the past four years regarding the county’s ambulance service praised it for its dependability.



Aug 9, 2011, 6:05:20 PM

America

West Caln, West Brandywine pick ambulance service - Pennsylvania

After more than an hour of lobbying from Westwood, Honey Brook and Washington Hose ambulance representatives, the boards formally accepted Westwood's plan, which was presented by John Sly, battalion chief at Westwood Fire Company.

Aug 9, 2011, 6:03:35 PM

America

Unpaid rescue-call bills batter fire department budgets - Florida

With county reimbursements cut by 37%, taxpayers generally make up difference

Aug 9, 2011, 6:01:50 PM

Legal

Lawyer files a second demand to city's insurance carrier in case of 11-year-old girl - Massachusetts

Claim made against same EMT's involved in wrongful death suite also named in separate case.


Aug 9, 2011, 6:00:19 PM

Legal

City slapped with $2 million demand in 'wrongful death' - Massachussets

Fleury alleged in his demand letter that EMTs "should have done more to manage the patient’s airway," and did not attempt to find "an alternative airway."
Related:
Fiancee of man who died under EMT care recounts the incident - Massachusetts



Aug 9, 2011, 5:51:17 PM