1/14/12

Ambulance Crash Log

EMS Medic Seriously Injured in Clawson Street Ambulance Crash - New York

An EMS medic was seriously injured during an ambulance crash in Oakwood Heights Wednedsay afternoon, authorities said.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:55:21 AM

Criminal

Philadelphia man pleads guilty in ambulance scheme with Bucks ties - Pennsylvania

Over six years, prosecutors said, Ivan Tkach scammed Medicare out of $1.26 million.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:21:56 AM

Criminal

Ambulance Chase in Rockingham County - Virginia

One man in Elkton allegedly took police on an ambulance chase Friday afternoon.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:21:08 AM

Criminal

EMS worker accused of sexually assaulting female in ambulance - South Carolina

Authorities charged Anthony Louis Green of Goose Creek with third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:19:00 AM

Criminal

Gilmer paramedic arrested on drug charge - West Virginia

Chapman was arrested in Lewis County on a warrant from Gilmer County. A spokeswoman for Lewis County Magistrate Sharon Hull said Chapman was arrested and appeared in court on Jan. 7. He was released on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:17:50 AM

Criminal

Stolen drugs prompt ambulance changes - Florida

Investigation continues after pain medications in rescue units comprimised

Jan 14, 2012, 12:16:35 AM

Criminal

Reno man sentenced for groping paramedic on flight to Minnesota - Nevada

An 84-year-old man from Reno, Nevada, has been ordered to pay a fine and apologize to a paramedic he was convicted of groping during a flight.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:15:40 AM

Legal

Controversial EMS Bill Vetoed by Christie - New Jersey

Proposed legislation that pitted professional emergency medical service (EMS) units against volunteer ones was passed by the state legislature but conditionally vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie on January 9. At stake was whether volunteer EMS units could handle the burdens of new regulation and who would pay for the $1.4 million of new initiatives in the bill.



Jan 14, 2012, 12:15:03 AM

America

Cleveland's laid-off firefighters shut out of EMS test - Ohio

And test is sort of a misnomer because the Civil Service Commission will exercise an option to substitute "experience evaluation" rather than give a written exam.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:15:00 AM

America

Paramedic program set to launch wellness checks - Colorado

Southwest Memorial Hospital is launching its community paramedic program Feb. 1. The program utilizes paramedics to perform wellness checks on locals in their homes and at a new location downtown.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:12:00 AM

America

New ambulance scheme puts help on the way - California

A new group of emergency medical technicians began responding to ailing residents this week as part of the Glendale Fire Department’s efforts to expand advanced life support coverage throughout the city.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:10:53 AM

Military

Ranger Named USASOC Medic of the Year

Courage, bravery, and compassion are all characteristics of an Army combat medic. This year’s U.S. Army Special Operations Command Medic of the Year takes these traits to a whole new level.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:10:20 AM

Military

Sgt. Pernell Herrera, 33, laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery - New Mexico

He played a vital role in MedEvac operations in southern Afghanistan.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:09:20 AM

Canada

Sweeping changes at air ambulance agency ORNGE - Canada

After months of reports about high salaries and financial questions at Ontario's air ambulance system, the Liberal government has cleaned house at the provincial agency.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:07:02 AM

Medevac

- PHI Air Medical and St. Joseph Hospital Bring Helicopter to Bryan Texas

St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan is changing the way its medical helicopters respond to accidents. The changes could help save more lives.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:06:10 AM

Medevac

Patient Attempts Leap From Air Ambulance - South Carolina

Air ambulance work involves difficult missions, but a crew taking an injured man to a South Carolina hospital had an unusual added issue when the patient reportedly tried to jump from their helicopter in flight.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:05:28 AM

Medevac

Fire Department welcomes State Police Medevac Unit - New Jersey

The Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department hosted a drill with the New Jersey State Police's Medevac helicopter last Thursday night

Jan 14, 2012, 12:04:26 AM

Human Interest

EMS, SAR host Lifesavers Ball - Colorado

They might be the best part of your worst day in town, giving you an ambulance ride after an accident, or they might rip you from the jaws of death on a rugged mountainside in the middle of nowhere.

Jan 14, 2012, 12:00:28 AM

Human Interest

Female firefighter/paramedic pushes gender boundaries - Ohio

"I had no idea what I was getting into," said the Independence native and daughter of two teachers. "It just seemed like a good thing to do."



Jan 14, 2012, 12:00:24 AM