9/1/11
Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor
Aug 31, 2011, 3:42:12 AM
EMSN Notices
Aug 29, 2011, 8:27:56 PM
Human Interest
The amiable guy they call "Koz" was greeted with fanfare Wednesday on his last day on the job. His sister, Sue Cole, saluted his retirement by placing a giant yard card outside Lifestar Ambulance Service Inc. with a picture of a '57 Chevy.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:27:45 PM
Features
Neither the timing of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before rhythm analysis nor a device meant to boost blood circulation during CPR affected survival among patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, a pair of interrelated randomized trials found.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:26:07 PM
America
The money collected from the tax would be used to fund a $28,770 borough membership in the Southern Berks Regional Emergency Medical Service, Councilman David R. Roche said.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:20:05 PM
America
The decision ends a bitter fight between the firefighters and the private ambulance company MedicWest. Firefighters say this deal may save enough for the city to keep its recreation centers open.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:19:15 PM
America
Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski denied claims that the county is looking to do away with providing the service, and instead contract with a company to provide EMS services to the county.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:18:09 PM
America
Throckmorton was hired in October to be the Preston Ambulance Service's part-time director, but officially became the full-time director just this summer.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:17:03 PM
America
As we approach the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, first responders from around North America have gathered in Las Vegas to test out their life saving skills.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:16:28 PM
America
Paramedic Tax Measure C, originally initiated in 1983, would renew the funding for four years.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:15:45 PM
America
Jones has been an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) since 1992, and moved on as a paramedic, and he plans to stay in the ambulance at least a few times a week, even as the ambulance director.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:13:58 PM
America
The Selma City Council has taken no votes on contracting with American and might not until October
Sep 1, 2011, 11:11:47 PM
America
All 60 employees were offered jobs with Rural/Metro, although not all of them accepted employment.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:10:35 PM
America
The agreement was necessary, at least on a temporary basis, until Logan County can get their ambulance service set up, after Life Care Ambulance notified them the company would no longer provide service as of Sept. 1 unless the contract was renegotiated with a higher subsidy.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:08:52 PM
Job Listings
Sep 1, 2011, 11:06:09 PM
Medevac
As a crew member on a medical helicopter, Grimes has a more risky job than mining coal, roofing houses or cutting timber.
Sep 1, 2011, 11:02:12 PM
Medevac
The Meridian Medical Center presented its new state-of-the-art medical helicopter on Thursday. St. Luke's Hospital hopes to save more lives and give better service to their emergency patients
Sep 1, 2011, 10:59:43 PM
Canada
A new air ambulance service began flying out of Kamloops, B.C., this week, but a longtime advocate says proper helicopter landing pads are still needed at the region's two major hospitals.
Sep 1, 2011, 10:58:45 PM
Legal
In October of 2010, the United States Attorney’s office notified the city that it was investigating Corsicana, along with over twenty other cities, to determine whether the city had improperly billed some ambulance trips as Advanced Life Support (ALS), rather than Basic Life Support (BLS).
Sep 1, 2011, 10:55:48 PM
Legal
The husband of a patient killed in last week’s medical helicopter crash is going to court, claiming the operator took unnecessary risks by running with low fuel.
Sep 1, 2011, 10:55:39 PM
Legal
In October of 2010, the United States Attorney’s office notified the city that it was investigating Corsicana, along with over twenty other cities, to determine whether the city had improperly billed some ambulance trips as Advanced Life Support (ALS), rather than Basic Life Support (BLS).
Sep 1, 2011, 10:55:48 PM
Legal
The husband of a patient killed in last week’s medical helicopter crash is going to court, claiming the operator took unnecessary risks by running with low fuel.
Sep 1, 2011, 10:55:39 PM
Legal
The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office has decided not to charge five medical workers who improperly restrained a Millville man, leading to his death.
Sep 1, 2011, 10:53:48 PM
Legal
Claims the driver's actions contributed to an April 24, 2010, accident in which Mrs. Durham was injured when her vehicle collided with an ambulance from Fort Drum on Route 11 in the town of LeRay.
Sep 1, 2011, 10:53:44 PM
Obits/Services
Sep 1, 2011, 10:51:55 PM
Obits/Services
Emergency Medical Technician Michael Kenwood, 39, the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS) member who died from injuries sustained during an attempted swift water rescue at an abandoned car in the western section of Princeton Township on Sunday, will be laid to rest Wednesday afternoon.
Sep 1, 2011, 10:49:37 PM
Obits/Services
Keith "Kit" Pipes was born on October 14, 1952 in Fresno. After high school graduation, he worked as a paramedic and ambulance driver at Jones Ambulance Service; after a number of years he advanced to become Director of Jones Ambulance Service.
Sep 1, 2011, 10:48:25 PM
| AAA Government Affairs E-Update 8-31-11 |
Aug 31, 2011, 3:42:12 AM
EMSN Notices
| As you may have noticed... |
Aug 29, 2011, 8:27:56 PM
Human Interest
| Paramedic saluted on last day - Illinois |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:27:45 PM
Features
| Interventions Fail to Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:26:07 PM
America
| Borough considers raising tax to raise money for EMS - Pennsylvania |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:20:05 PM
America
| Ambulance Wars End - Nevada |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:19:15 PM
America
| Rally for EMS: Residents voice support amid rumors county may outsource service - Texas |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:18:09 PM
America
| Throckmorton serving as new full-time ambulance director for Preston - Minnesota |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:17:03 PM
America
| First responders unite at EMS World Expo - Nevada |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:16:28 PM
America
| Measure to support paramedic services on ballot - California |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:15:45 PM
America
| Jones named ambulance director at TCH - Kentucky |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:13:58 PM
America
| Selma considers cutting its ambulances, privatizing service = California |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:11:47 PM
America
| Rural Metro takes over ambulance service in west Orange - Florida |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:10:35 PM
America
| Dispatch agreement for Morgan Co. ambulance service OK'd - Colorado |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:08:52 PM
Job Listings
| Texas: Nassau Bay seeks paramedic |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:06:09 PM
Medevac
| Deadly crash won’t deter medical helicopter crews from helping people - Missouri |
Sep 1, 2011, 11:02:12 PM
Medevac
| New advanced medical helicopter for the Treasure Valley - Idaho |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:59:43 PM
Canada
| New air ambulance flies in B.C. southern Interior - Canada |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:58:45 PM
Legal
| Corsicana cleared in ambulance billing case - Texas |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:55:48 PM
Legal
| Husband of woman killed in medical copter crash files suit - Missouri |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:55:39 PM
Legal
| Corsicana cleared in ambulance billing case - Texas |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:55:48 PM
Legal
| Husband of woman killed in medical copter crash files suit - Missouri |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:55:39 PM
Legal
| Cumberland County Prosecutor declines to charge EMTs in Michael Burris case - New Jersey |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:53:48 PM
Legal
| Philadelphia, ambulance squad deny wrongdoing in lawsuit over 2010 accident - New York |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:53:44 PM
Obits/Services
| No Criminal Charges Expected in EMT's Death - New Jersey |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:51:55 PM
Obits/Services
| Michael Kenwood - New Jersey |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:49:37 PM
Obits/Services
| Keith "Kit" Pipes - California |
Sep 1, 2011, 10:48:25 PM
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