11/11/11

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance investigation concluded - Alabama

The investigation into the Tuesday morning accident involving a Prattville Fire Department ambulance has determined that the other vehicle failed to yield the right of way to the ambulance

Nov 11, 2011, 9:25:41 PM

Military

Veterans Day story: From combat zone to trauma unit

As he works to repair bodies shattered by bullets, knives and car crashes across Northern California, trauma surgeon Jon Perlstein channels the memories of wounded warriors in Iraq.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:48:38 PM

America

Questions continue over EMS service - Texas

Tales of kidnap and thievery are the stuff of adventure stories, but somehow they have crept into an ongoing public debate about Austin County EMS.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:47:24 PM

America

Ambulance freeloaders possibly putting your health at risk - Missouri

The truth is there is a growing number of people who are abusing the system and they could be putting your health at risk.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:45:38 PM

America

EMS ahead of game re taxpayers' $$$ - Texas

Bandera County EMS Director Cindy Martin had good news for commissioners and taxpayers when she delivered her monthly report on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:43:34 PM

America

Rice aims to dispel student misconceptions about EMS calls - Texas

First, students may think that RUPD accompanies Rice EMS on calls in order to get students in trouble; second, if the student needs to be transported, there may be a falling-out between friends afterward, Matzner, a Wiess College senior, said.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:39:45 PM

America

Borough eliminates second shift ambulance crew - Pennsylvania

Babb reported that as of Sept. 1, 2011, one second-shift ambulance crew will be eliminated from the schedule. The cut-back is said to not detriment the safety of our residents in any way.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:38:25 PM

America

Ambulance service looking to build at Stanley Business Park - Massachusetts

Action Ambulance, headquartered in Wilmington, has executed a letter of intent, similar to the offer a buyer would make on a home, with the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority, the quasi-public agency that is charged with developing the 52-acre site.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:37:14 PM

America

Waldoboro hires EMS director - Maine

Waldoboro selectmen confirmed the appointment of Richard Lash of Warren as the town’s EMS director.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:34:14 PM

America

Paramedics take bikes to emergencies - Colorado

Paramedics on bikes are now rolling along with races and at community festivals across Fort Collins where ambulances don't ordinarily go.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:33:30 PM

America

Lawmakers Considering Ambulance Contingency Plan For West Oahu - Hawaii

The financially troubled Hawaii Medical Center needs a buyer’s commitment by midnight Thursday, but key players will meet with lawmakers in the morning to talk about the status of the hospital system.


Nov 11, 2011, 8:32:34 PM

America

Marco Island considers city ambulance service, talks to Naples leaders - Florida

A lingering fear among Marco Island residents following the death of an 80-year-old man who waited 54 minutes for an ambulance has renewed interest in a separate emergency transit system for the city.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:30:51 PM

Human Interest

Auction set for Sunday for EMT battling cancer - Oregon

Friends of Brian Wildman, a local emergency medical technician and volunteer firefighter who is battling cancer, will host an auction and spaghetti feed Sunday in Charleston to raise funds for Wildman’s medical bills.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:29:19 PM

World

Computer virus hits ambulances - New Zealand

The incident forced staff to allocate ambulances manually but it is still unknown if any emergency call-outs were affected.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:28:38 PM

World

Lynn paramedic in South Africa dealt with 21 deaths in 11 days

Clinical operations manager and retained firefighter Carl Smith spent 12 days shadowing a team of paramedics in Johannesburg as he wanted to get more experience of trauma.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:27:26 PM

Bodily Assault Log

Occupy Wall Street Protester Accused of Injuring EMT by Kicking - New York

Cops said Joshua Ehrenberg, 20, of Rochester, kicked an unidentified EMT as he was being taken out of the park.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:16:46 PM

Job Listings

Texas: EMS Program Director

Nov 11, 2011, 8:15:00 PM

Awards-Honors

Marin firefighter, Novato EMT honored by state group - California

A Marin County firefighter-paramedic and a Novato emergency medical technician are among the honorees in the 2011 California Emergency Medical Services Authority Awards.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:13:10 PM

Awards-Honors

Bridgeville man, one of area's earliest paramedics, honored for service - Pennsylvania

"When I started, no one expected it to be a job but a hobby. If this is a hobby, I'm still looking for my real job," he said.

Nov 11, 2011, 8:11:06 PM