10/19/11

Ambulance Crash Log

Woman Charged In Decatur Wreck Involving Ambulance, SUV - Alabama

Decatur Police say an ambulance was headed west on Highway 20 in front of Engle's Harbor around 7 a.m. when Campbell's GMC Yukon, headed east on Highway 20, turned in front of the emergency vehicle at Neher Road.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:25:52 PM

Criminal

Nashua man claims self-defense in EMT's stabbing death - New Hampshire

During a probable cause hearing on Wednesday at Nashua District Court, the head detective in the murder case told a judge that Paul Frontiero III, 27, died after allegedly being stabbed by Packer 16 times, including one puncture to the heart.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:24:45 PM

Criminal

Ambulance Units Targeted In Alleged Arson - Ohio

A company that is trying to establish emergency services in London became the target of a firebomb.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:24:02 PM

Criminal

Former EMSA paramedic charged with rape - Oklahoma

Chad McDaniel, 38, was arrested and charged in July and released on a $25,000 bond, according to court records. McDaniel entered a plea of not guilty in September.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:22:39 PM

Human Interest

California Casualty Launches Harley-Davidson Contest for Firefighter, EMT And Law Enforcement Professionals

The lucky winner of the California Casualty prize will take home a Forty-eight in the classic Harley orange color.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:18:01 PM

Awards-Honors

Fort Greene EMTs Honored for Courageous Act - New York

Paramedics Rheinhold Danglade and Delano Williams were honored by Council Member Letitia James at last night’s 88th Precinct Community Council meeting for helping the victim of a robbery in Fort Greene.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:13:14 PM

America

Fire board calls for Fire Service & EMS Master Plan proposals - Oregon

How many fire/EMS stations should South Lane County Fire & Rescue have, and where should the stations be located, or relocated, for the most cost-effective and efficient service?

Oct 19, 2011, 10:09:18 PM

America

Firefighters union head suggests fee for private ambulances - Wisconsin

A Milwaukee firefighters union leader called Wednesday for levying a fee on private ambulance companies to ease planned reductions in fire service.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:07:35 PM

America

Future of Warsaw ambulance service uncertain - Iowa

Hancock County Ambulance Service is looking for a way to be sure there is prompt ambulance service in the western part of the county. To do this, Warsaw and Hamilton area residents are needed to train and volunteer for the service.


Oct 19, 2011, 10:06:30 PM

America

Liberty buys CARE Ambulance - California

Liberty Chief Operations Officer Fred Hawkins said the sale will not affect local services, and the county is expected to be approved the same day.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:05:09 PM

America

County Down to One Ambulance at Night - Alkabama

The area's ambulance provider, Northstar EMS, has made some adjustments to it's fleet schedule that will leave the county with one ambulance working throughout the evening and another crew on-call.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:04:15 PM

America

Moline Cuts 12 Firefighters; Fire Chief Resigns - Iowa

The Moline City Council has decided to privatize EMS service, which means 12 firefighters will be let go. After the decision was announced Tuesday night, Moline Fire Chief Ron Miller resigned.

Oct 19, 2011, 10:02:00 PM

America

WAVES takes over Minoa ambulance service operations - New York

The debate of who should run the Minoa ambulance service has been settled. Monday night, village trustees entered into a partnership with WAVES, the Western Area Volunteer Emergency Services, to run operations in the village.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:54:20 PM

America

Bradley County Fire Rescue growth plan OK’d - Tennessee

Making the decision now gives the department time to have new stations up and running before the current contract expires.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:50:23 PM

America

Ambulance-transport issue turns into public records battle - Arizona

After a temporary retreat, the Nogales Fire Department continues its fight to win a piece of the inter-facility (ITF) ambulance-transport pie in Santa Cruz County. The Rio Rico Fire District is intent on holding its ground as well in regard to call-log records it maintains are not public information.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:47:41 PM

America

Norfolk paramedics to use ultrasound in ambulances - Virginia

About 90 Norfolk paramedics will use ultrasound machines on patients to search for health hazards, such as blood in the belly, that they currently have no way to detect, said Dr. Barry Knapp, the medical director for Norfolk Fire-Rescue and an emergency room physician.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:46:12 PM

America

Tight budget could mean delays with ambulance service - Tennessee

Listening to just three hours of dispatch recordings from one recent day of service, Action News 5 heard dispatchers run out of ambulances twice.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:44:01 PM

America

County says change in EMS transport could cost taxpayers millions - Florida

Now, firefighters in Pinellas County are putting forward a plan they say will make those services more efficient and save taxpayers money.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:42:47 PM

America

Ambulance companies set to merge - California

Two of Kern County's five ambulance companies, CARE Ambulance and Liberty Ambulance, will merge in a deal announced Monday.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:41:30 PM

America

DeSoto Schools Turn Buses Into Ambulances - Tennessee

Police and other rescue workers will have an easier time evacuating the most vulnerable victims from major disasters with new equipment that can turn a school bus into an ambulance.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:39:24 PM

America

Bonita EMS proposes own ambulance service- Florida

It's your money and the Bonita Springs fire department says it has a proposal that could save people money on medical calls. Instead of using Lee County E.M.S., the department wants to take over ambulance services for the city.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:33:19 PM


Modern Healthcare: Emergency room use reaches a record high
May be useful in EMS Colloborations with health care organizations and payors.

Oct 18, 2011, 6:36:14 AM

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor

Houston (TX) Chronical Series on Ambulance Use

Companies make millions off the poor, vulnerable - whether passengers need services or not

Private ambulances take Medicare, taxpayers for a ride

Canada

Councillor wants Toronto EMS deemed truly ‘essential’ - Canada

Two right-leaning councillors want the city to ask the province to deny paramedics and ambulance dispatchers the right to reduce service during municipal strikes.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:15:34 PM

Medevac

New Air Ambulance Set to Open in McAllen - Texas

This comes as the Valley's existing air ambulance service, Valley Air Care in Harlingen, is winding down operations.

Oct 19, 2011, 9:08:23 PM

Medevac

Sanford Health adding wings to its fleet - South Dakota

Two of the helicopters will be based in the Fargo region and the third will be in Sioux Falls

Oct 19, 2011, 9:08:05 PM