9/7/11

Ambulance Crash Log

UPDATE: Ambulance-Involved Accident - Florida

The Florida Highway Patrol released the names of the Georgia residents involved in a fatal accident Monday in Marianna.

Sep 7, 2011, 2:35:58 AM

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance Head On Kills 3 from Albany - Florida

Three Albany men are dead after a head on crash with an ambulance in Marianna, Florida.

Sep 7, 2011, 2:34:00 AM

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance, semi collide in Billings; no injuries reported - Montana

An ambulance and a semi-truck were involved in an accident at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday in Billings.

Sep 7, 2011, 2:32:41 AM

Ambulance Crash Log

Helicopter had less fuel on board than first thought before crash - Missouri

The pilot of the Eurocopter AS-350-B2 reported he had two hours of fuel in the tank when he left his home base

Sep 7, 2011, 11:40:40 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

NTSB releases preliminary report in medical helicopter crash - Missouri

The National Transportation Safety Board released its initial report Wednesday after four people died when a medical helicopter crashed in Clay County on Aug. 26.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:38:30 PM

Military

Top-flight medics: Army training moves to next level

The need for the new specialists became clear when the vast distances for airlifting casualties in Afghanistan complicated care for troops suffering multiple amputations, severe blood loss, brain damage and internal injuries, Mabry says. Massive bleeding and organ failure make it difficult for surgeons to save these casualties.

Sep 7, 2011, 12:03:52 PM


Human Interest

Firefighter rides to find unity of 9/11

Sometimes it takes an overwhelming quest to cope with overwhelming loss. It is Day 31 of Jason Teter’s 50-day odyssey across America.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:30:55 PM

Human Interest

Medic One Paramedic to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch at Mariners Game on Sept. 14 alongside Girl He Saved - Washington

Pierson will throw out the first pitch alongside a nine-year-old girl he helped save after she suffered life-threatening injuries in a boating accident.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:28:37 PM

Criminal

Wallet, computer stolen Saturday from ambulance - Texas

Corpus Christi police are asking the public's help in finding a computer discovered stolen from an ambulance by two firefighters who stopped for a meal between calls.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:22:14 PM

Criminal

Ambulance Crew Finds Murder Scene - Ohio

An ambulance crew that had come to pick-up Layne up for a scheduled appointment found him murdered.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:21:03 PM

Criminal

Woodcliff Lake man arrested for illegitimately obtained EMS equipment - New Jersey

When questioned about the lights, Benkel at first reportedly told the officer he was an emergency medical technician (EMT), but later admitted he was only in the process of studying to become an EMT, the sergeant said.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:19:35 PM

Criminal

Manchester paramedic charged with sexually assaulting woman in ambulance - New Hampshire

David Powers, 32, of 206 Villa St., on Friday turned himself into police who obtained warrants for his arrest on two misdemeanor charges of sexual assault.


Sep 7, 2011, 11:18:06 PM

Bodily Assault Log

Dillsburg woman charged with assaulting paramedic, police said - Pennsylvania

A Dillsburg woman has been charged with aggravated assault for allegedly punching a paramedic in the groin who had responded to an accident scene early Sunday morning.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:16:53 PM

Obits/Services

Jackson Parish firefighter dies while responding to call - Louisiana

Peterson was traveling on Siloam Church Road near Weston, La. when authorities said he lost control of the vehicle. Fellow firefighters responded and extricated Peterson from the vehicle. He was later pronounced dead at Jackson Parish Hospital.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:14:30 PM

America

Utopia EMS needs a new ambulance - Texas

The Utopia EMS likes to operate with three ambulances, but an accident July 9 totaled one ambulance and sent two EMTs to the hospital.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:14:08 PM

America

Atlanta ambulance company launches an online billing and payments service - Georgia

Short of handing the bill to a patient being wheeled into the hospital, ambulance services often have a difficult time recouping their expenses. In the aftermath of the emergency, that ambulance bill always seems to find its way to the back of the pile of unopened or neglected mail.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:13:03 PM

America

Council OKs ambulance billing company - Texas

The contract is a three-year deal, and it includes a lower payment percentage to Intermedix — 5.3 percent, instead of the current 6 to 6.7 percent. The current contract expires at the end of October.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:10:58 PM

America

New ambulance providers interested in locating in Bay - Florida

New ambulance providers may be coming to town, but before that happens the County Commission is reviewing an ordinance that provides reasonable standards for basic or advanced life support services.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:08:55 PM

America

County stands firm on EMS tax hike - Florida

Pinellas County Commissioners said no to a motion to reduce a proposed millage rate hike to pay for emergency medical services in fiscal year 2012.


Sep 7, 2011, 11:07:48 PM

America

Flood swamps Cranford Rescue Squad building, most supplies lost - New Jersey

Hurricane Irene wrought significant damage on the Cranford First Aid Squad, pouring approximately six feet of water into parts the building, according to Cranford First Aid Squad Captain Paul Truche.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:06:33 PM

America

County report highlights emergency medical program’s successes - Washington

EMS agencies responded to 1,069 cardiac arrests and more than 33,000 trauma incidents last year. The system remains a leader in cardiac arrest survival — the survival rate is 49 percent, compared to 5 to 10 percent in many major urban areas.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:05:32 PM

America

Ambulance rates may rise to nearly $1,000 per ride - Montana

McCamley told city commissioners last week that the ambulance service officials said the service took a hit when Benefis Health System altered the way it had patients transported, costing Great Falls Emergency Services money.

Sep 7, 2011, 11:02:50 PM

America

Harrison Township EMS out of business? - Ohio

Harrison Township Emergency Medical Services Inc. apparently is out of business, and the final township to have a contract with them has dropped the service.

Sep 7, 2011, 10:56:50 PM

Awards-Honors

Oconee Medical Center EMS dedicates memorial to former medics - South Carolina

In a small ceremony on Aug. 23, Oconee Medical Center’s Emergency Medical Services dedicated a newly constructed memorial to honor deceased medics who had 10 or more years of service with the department.

Sep 7, 2011, 8:26:02 PM

Awards-Honors

Retired SJCFR Chief Receives State EMS Award - Florida

In recognition of his dedication and leadership in Emergency Medical Services in Florida over his thirty year career, the Florida Association of County Emergency Medical Services presented St. Johns County Fire Rescue Retired Chief, Robert Hall, Jr. with the Mark Fingeret Award for Administrative Leadership Excellence in EMS in July of 2011.

Sep 7, 2011, 8:24:15 PM