10/30/11

Canada

Ambulance bursts into flames after hitting hydro pole in Oshawa - Canada

The two ambulance attendants, who were the only ones in the vehicle, were taken to a hospital with minor injuries and have been released.

Oct 30, 2011, 7:15:04 PM

America

Fire Department wonders why it wasn’t asked about ambulance corps takeover - New York

Fireman Ron Jernick, who is also a Fire District commissioner, inquired from the audience late in the session if any Town Board members, when first approached by ambulance corps officials about a town takeover months ago, had asked them why they had come to the board “and not the Fire Department.”

Oct 30, 2011, 7:12:15 PM

America

Chipola Paramedic program shortened to an 11-month course - Florida

The paramedic program at Chipola College has now been shortened to an 11-month, three-semester course.

Oct 30, 2011, 7:10:11 PM

America

With money tight, fire departments closing or looking to merge Read more: With money tight, fire departments closing or looking to merge - Pennsylvania

A lack of volunteers forced Edgeworth to decertify its 106-year-old volunteer fire department. More Pennsylvania towns are discussing merging or closing volunteer fire departments as the number of firefighters declines and money gets tighter.


Oct 30, 2011, 7:08:23 PM

America

Canton Fire Department ambulance math - Ohio

he city administration and the union representing Canton firefighters have been at odds over the staffing of the department. When daily staffing drops too low, up to three of the city’s fire stations are closed, and ambulance service is sometimes temporarily stopped.

Oct 30, 2011, 7:07:43 PM

America

Canton ambulance debate boils down to budget, OT - Ohio

For more than a year, a debate has raged involving the city’s ambulance service.
The argument has continued during the current mayoral campaign, pitting the union representing city firefighters against Mayor William J. Healy II and Safety Director Thomas Ream.

Oct 30, 2011, 7:06:18 PM

America

Firefighters get parking tickets while getting flu shots - Pennsylvania

The trucks were parked for about 5 minutes Wednesday in permit-only spaces reserved for City Council members. But council President Darlene Harris denies any involvement.

Oct 30, 2011, 7:03:45 PM

America

Toddler's death sparks HFD response system probe - Texas

Three months after the Houston Fire Department implemented a new policy, there is an investigation into whether the changes may have slowed down response time when a toddler's life was on the line.

Oct 30, 2011, 7:02:51 PM

America

Staten Island EMS chief to retire after clash with FDNY bosses, sources say - New York

The borough's EMS chief has put in his retirement papers rather than accept a transfer and a possible demotion, just days after he clashed with his FDNY superiors over how to handle a union dispute

Oct 30, 2011, 7:01:13 PM

Criminal

Man Tries To Steal Fire Truck - California

The suspect wasn't able to drive the fire engine and tried to flee on foot.

Oct 30, 2011, 6:58:56 PM