9/21/11

America

#Silence: Fire and EMS Twitter Feed to be "Filtered" - Washington DC

Mayor Vince Gray's bi-weekly press conference was derailed today over concerns that his administration was backtracking on promises of transparency by encrypting police radio communications and limiting the use of the popular D.C. Fire/EMS Twitter account.

Sep 21, 2011, 3:09:04 PM

America

EMS to make flu shot mandatory for workers - California

Keeping in mind employee health and patient safety, the Callaway County Ambulance District Board of Directors agreed to the creation of a new policy that would require all district employees to receive the flu vaccination.

Sep 21, 2011, 3:07:17 PM

America

Great Falls emergency ambulance rides increase to $1,000 - Montana

The cost of ambulance rides requiring basic but not advanced life support will rise from $695 to $849, a 22.2 percent increase.

Sep 21, 2011, 3:04:19 PM

America

How CEOs Are Engaging EMS to Help Reduce Costs

"The people that are bringing you patients every day, into your doors, have a direct impact on what happens when they enter your doors," Christopher Montera, chief of the Colorado's Western Eagle County Ambulance District (WECAD), said in an interview. "As a CEO it can be impactful to invite those people to the table."

Sep 21, 2011, 3:02:56 PM

America

Nixa man wants audit of Christian County Ambulance District - Missouri

Nixa resident Bob Rubino said he's spearheading the drive to have State Auditor Tom Schweich's office audit the district over concerns about how the district is spending taxpayer money.

Sep 21, 2011, 2:50:40 PM

America

Free ambulance service to cease in Lambertville - New Jersey

For 87 years, area residents had free ambulance service to area hospitals. That will change Oct. 1 when the Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad starts billing for transport.

Sep 21, 2011, 2:47:11 PM

America

Tavares may look into adding paramedics - Florida

The city's Fire Department may begin to explore opportunities to offer a more sophisticated response to emergencies that is in line with its neighboring Lake County municipalities.

Sep 21, 2011, 2:46:05 PM

America

Towns look to cut ambulance costs; Nonprofit could become municipal - New Hampshire

Tri-Town Ambulance, a nonprofit that has served Allenstown and Pembroke for more than three decades, could soon become an inter-municipal organization, a move town officials say would save money and provide further stability for the company.

Sep 21, 2011, 2:44:36 PM

America

Leasing EMT SUVs a new step for Rockford - Illinois

Two would be used for general operations. The other two would be deemed alternative response vehicles to get paramedics and emergency medical technicians to emergencies, rather than using a firetruck.

Sep 21, 2011, 2:43:33 PM

America

Group backs national ambulance service to serve Nashua - New Hampshire

The Ambulance Advisory Committee, which includes Fire Chief Brian Morrissey and Police Chief Donald Conley, chose American Medical Response over two local companies that bid on the contract.

Sep 21, 2011, 2:42:40 PM

America

Waterville approves Delta Ambulance request - Maine

The unanimous vote followed a public hearing on the request. Delta had to apply to the Finance Authority of Maine, which provides tax-exempt financing. The city’s backing the bond does not obligate the city in any way financially.

Sep 21, 2011, 2:40:23 PM

Criminal

Former EMT pleads not guilty to Fairfield arsons - Connecticut

Message, 34, a former EMT and volunteer firefighter, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree arson, two counts of first-degree burglary and one count each of third-degree arson and third-degree burglary.

Sep 21, 2011, 2:39:31 PM

Criminal

Fire Chief May Have Been Killed Over Job Application - Oklahoma

Mustang police said they could not rule out that a killer upset over a job application was looking for Oklahoma City Fire Chief Keith Bryant instead of Bryan. The two men live only miles apart and have nearly identical names.


Sep 21, 2011, 2:39:30 PM

Human Interest

Fallon paramedics assist with Reno Air Race crash - Nevada

While Reno area paramedics and other first-responders were assisting spectators injured at the Reno Air Races on Friday, other paramedics from outside Washoe County also responded to aid with the mass-casualty incident, the worst in the event's history.

Sep 21, 2011, 12:41:22 PM