10/25 & 26/11

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor

AAA Government Affairs E-Update 10-26-2011

Oct 26, 2011, 11:38:16 AM

America

Vote Now, Vote Often

Don't forget members: Vote in NAEMT Elections through October 28
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Oct 25, 2011, 12:46:41 PM

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor

NAEMT Endorsements 2011 Elections

EMSN Public Affairs Editor Endorsement for NAEMT Board Seats:

Director-at-Large: Chuck Kearns

Region II Director: Jim Judge

Oct 12, 2011, 3:27:06 AM

World

Video Footage Of Simoncelli's Trackside 'Care' Shows Dubious Standards

I'm no medical expert but find the idea that a handful of marshalls manhandling a downed rider, dropping the stretcher, then having to pass him over a safety fence surely isn't the best, most professional care that rider could have been afforded.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:51:50 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Drunk dad crashes car into ambulance twice - Massachusetts

Police said on Friday night Curran crashed into the back of an ambulance that was responding to a call with its lights on. According to the police report, Curran struck the ambulance twice -- the second time his car was left attached to the back of the ambulance.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:45:58 PM

Human Interest

Former UW lineman now an EMT at age 70 - Washington

"My only claim to fame is I'm finally able to take some time to give back to the community," said Bullard, who was an offensive/defensive lineman at Oregon when the Huskies stirred up the nation's football conscious with two surprising back-to-back Rose Bowl victories in 1960 and 1961.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:44:04 PM

Criminal

W.Va. EMS agency will pay federal government $1M to settle charges of fraudulent billing

A Hardy County ambulance service will pay the federal government more than $1 million to settle charges it submitted false claims to Medicaid and Medicare.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:38:13 PM

Criminal

Former ambulance company exec pleads guilty to embezzling from firm - Illinois

Teresa Wolande earned more than $200,000 annually working as chief financial officer for an Elmhurst-based ambulance service, but still stole money from the company to pay for vacations, repairs on her Mercedes and even her $15,000 tax bill.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:35:42 PM

Criminal

Treasurer charged with stealing - New York

A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the Town of Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps while she was treasurer said state police.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:33:20 PM

Criminal

Break-in at new Tabernacle EMS building - New Jersey

The construction site of the new Emergency Services Building was burglarized two weekends ago, according to Rich Bushby, site superintendent from Newport Construction of Pennsauken.


Oct 26, 2011, 9:30:40 PM

America

EMS, county, hospital to discuss contract - Illinois

Representatives at the meeting are Ada Bair and Florine Dixon from Memorial Hospital, Asbury and David Walker from the county board, and Perry Cameron and Eli Shirey from the EMS board.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:29:40 PM

America

EMT endures a shocking experience - Texas

A Cleveland EMT got quite a shock when he tried to attend an injured man before firefighters secured the scene of a one-vehicle rollover accident on FM 1010

Oct 26, 2011, 9:29:33 PM

America

Dade Awards Ambulance Contract To Puckett EMS - Georgia

After three years of service by Lifeguard Emergency Medical Services, Dade County announced at a special called meeting on Thursday its intention to award its ambulance coverage contract to Puckett EMS, the same provider that services Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:28:18 PM

America

EMSA's Tulsa fees subsidize OKC shortfall - Oklahoma

Kent Torrence, chief financial officer for the Emergency Medical Services Authority, told the World that Tulsa's eastern division has been subsidizing operations shortfalls for the western division, which includes Oklahoma City.


Oct 26, 2011, 9:26:16 PM

America

Little Falls adding paid ambulance squad to ease stress on volunteer staff - New Jersey

The Township Council approved the measure in a vote on Monday after hearing pleas from Fire Chief Jack Sweezy about the need for paid staff during daytime hours, when call volume is highest and volunteer staffing is lowest.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:25:03 PM

America

County Update on EMS Privatization - Georgia

"If we do this" Mr. Patton continued "It's got to save the taxpayers money, our employees can't get hurt by the process, and the services will remain at least what they are or better."

Oct 26, 2011, 9:23:09 PM

America

The Great Ambulance War - California

Alameda County is about to get new paramedic services as the national fight between two ambulance companies heads to court.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:21:57 PM

America

Clock ticking for Pinellas EMS funding - Florida

The final clock is now ticking for Pinellas County commissioners making what could be a life-or-death decision: maintaining super-fast emergency medical response times.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:21:08 PM

America

Reduce ambulance service? Maybe in Delray Beach - Florida

The city would save more than $300,000 a year if half of its six fire stations shut down ambulance service at night and on weekends, the International City/County Management Association said in its report, released Friday.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:20:12 PM

America

Ambulance services privatized in Collier County - Florida

County Commissioners gave approval to Ambitrans, a Port-Charlotte based ambulance service, to allow such transports.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:19:24 PM

America

Lee commissioners seek third party recommendation on EMS split - Florida

The wildly differing numbers in response times and costs for operating ambulance transport service provided by Bonita Springs Fire Rescue and Lee County EMS were too much for Lee County Commissioners to get their heads around.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:18:33 PM

America

Ambulance employees, Pike County Board still at odds over contract - Illinois

The paramedics wanted the board to go into closed session to discuss their latest contract offer and, hopefully, finalize an agreement.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:17:09 PM

America

Burst money bag causes highway free-for-all in Oklahoma City - Oklahoma

Shawn Altebaumer thought a wreck Monday had people slamming on brakes, getting out of cars and scattering across an interstate highway in Oklahoma City
But the Emergency Medical Services Authority paramedic quickly realized what was causing the commotion — an open bank bag spewing money.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:14:02 PM

America

FCMH board to review EMS -Ohio

Despite recent rumors, the Fayette County Memorial Hospital is not selling the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) at this time.

Oct 26, 2011, 9:13:02 PM