10/23/11

Ambulance Crash Log

10 injured after cars, ambulance, fire truck collide - Mississippi

At about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, a four-vehicle pile-up on Watkins Drive at Beasely involving a fire truck, a taxi cab and an ambulance sent 10 people to the hospital.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:32:19 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Minor Injury Traffic Crash Involving Ambulance and Passenger Car - Oregon

Assisting agencies were Toledo Fire and Rescue, ODOT, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Pacific West Ambulance and REACH Air Ambulance.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:30:38 PM

Criminal

Man steals ambulance and evades arrest - Texas

According to the Potter County Sheriff's Department, the ambulance became suspicious to the Deputy because it was driving about 10 to 15 mph lower than the posted speed limit. Additionally, it was not driving in the direction of a medical facility.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:27:09 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

New York taxi hits North Bergen ambulance, parked car in Hoboken hit-and-run - New Jersey

A North Bergen ambulance and a parked vehicle were stuck during a hit and run yesterday in Hoboken, police said.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:26:47 PM

Bodily Assault Log

Erie paramedic punched in face during medical call - Pennsylvania

Someone knocked on the back door of the ambulance and said a person needed treatment. The paramedic, whose name was not released, left the vehicle and approached the would-be patient, who punched him in the face, police said.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:24:21 PM

Human Interest

Queens man is a knockout EMT in the medical field - and a professional fighter in the boxing ring - New York

"It's two ends of the spectrum," Rosinsky said of his dual life. "In boxing, you're trying to hurt the guy. As an EMT, you're trying to help them."

Oct 23, 2011, 7:21:23 PM

America

Milwaukee firefighters propose fee on ambulance firms - Wisconsin

Mayor Tom Barrett has proposed sidelining four firefighting companies, up from two this year, but adding two emergency medical units, for a net cut of 12 firefighters' jobs through attrition.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:19:46 PM

America

Floyd opening ambulance station in Lindale - Georgia

Renovations have begun at the station, located 3126 Maple Road. Until those renovations are complete, an ambulance and crew will be stationed at the site between calls during daytime hours.


Oct 23, 2011, 7:18:16 PM

America

Ambulance records dumped - Pennsylvania

Boxes and file folders containing hundreds of sheets with personal information of employees and former patients of the Hazleton Community Ambulance Association were tossed in a city dumpster at the South Side Fire Station on Saturday.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:15:22 PM

America

Questions arise about EMSA spending - Oklahoma

The Emergency Medical Services Authority Trust, which depends on subsidies from Oklahoma City and Tulsa to provide paramedic service, spent some of its money on lobbyists, two $3,200 cookout grills and a well-furnished apartment, an analysis of spending figures shows.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:11:17 PM

America

St. Pete threatens to pull out of EMS if funding cuts okayed - Florida

The city's departure could take one of two forms. If the county grants the city permission to transport patients, then St. Petersburg could form its own EMS system. If the county won't grant transport, the city could leave it up to the county to run EMS calls.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:10:18 PM

America

EMS, volunteer factions at odds - Virginia

Warren Wisneski, president of Cape Charles Rescue Service and a firefighter with Eastville Fire Company, spoke about the problems that exists between the volunteer system and Northampton County EMS, the county's career ambulance technicians.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:07:08 PM

America

NCH ends ambulance service after patient's death - Florida

Naples Community Hospital has fired its transport paramedics and given up its ability to move patients between facilities after a man died after waiting 54 minutes to be taken to the hospital.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:06:18 PM

America

Pridemark appeals rejection of Boulder's ambulance contract, citing scoring errors - Colorado

Pridemark/Rural Metro has submitted a letter of appeal to Boulder officials, saying there were mathematical errors and inconsistencies when the city reviewed its proposal to provide ambulance service.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:04:11 PM

America

Fire chief wants investigation into ambulance delay - Florida

The Marco Island Fire Chief is calling for a state investigation following the death of a Marco Island man who waited 54 minutes to be taken to the hospital.

Oct 23, 2011, 7:03:02 PM