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Ambulance Crash Log

Tri-County EMS Ambulance involved in accident - Texas

Jan 9, 2012, 11:58:54 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Horse pulling buggy put down after collision with ambulance - Pennsylvania

State police may issue traffic citations to the 19-year-old at the reins of a horse-drawn buggy that crashed into an ambulance early today in Indiana County.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:58:02 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Paramedic, two others injured in S.F. crash - California

A San Francisco paramedic and two other people were injured this morning when a car and city ambulance ran into each other, police said.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:53:17 PM

Special Report

Detroit firefighter given chance to walk again with aid of exoskeleton

A Detroit firefighter is garnering national attention while getting the opportunity to walk again more than a year after being paralyzed by injuries suffered while on duty.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:51:03 PM

Legal

Former paramedic sues over 2008 sheriff's helicopter crash - Florida

A former Volusia County sheriff's paramedic injured when the rescue helicopter he was flying in crash-landed has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the helicopter and its engine.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:47:39 PM

America

New Berlin Neighbors Question Ambulance District - New York

The Town of New Berlin is privatizing its EMS Service, but how residents will pay for their EMS is up in the air.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:46:40 PM

America

Hastings Moves Along with EMS Takeover - Nebraska

The city of Hastings is one step closer in fully taking over emergency services for Adams County after approving $130,000 in medical equipment Monday night.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:45:50 PM

America

Hunter's Ambulance looks to expand Meriden operations - Connecticut

An East Main Street partnership has asked the city for permission to build a larger operations center for Hunter's Ambulance in an area noted for flooding.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:44:27 PM

America

Ambulance service continues, but Syracuse withdraws proposed contract with Rural Metro - New York

The proposed deal drew opposition from several members of the Common Council in part because it provided no revenue for the city. Rochester, by contrast, requires its ambulance contractor to pay a $300,000 annual franchise fee.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:41:48 PM

America

Moreau EMS, town remain at odds as bills come due - New York

The town budgeted $231,000 for the squad, but Moreau Supervisor Preston Jenkins said the town will not give the full amount until the board gets more access to the squad's finances.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:33:59 PM

America

One volunteer agency to opt out of emergency services fees - Virginia

At least one Shenandoah County volunteer fire and rescue agency plans to opt out of charging ambulance fees, the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors was told Thursday.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:32:53 PM

America

TAYLOR: City may switch back to private EMS service - Michigan

Due to budget constraints, the city is considering switching back to a private company, Fire Chief Robert Tompos said Thursday.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:30:31 PM

America

Castine without EMS service - Maine

For the first time in 40 years, people living in Castine no longer have an ambulance service in their town.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:27:17 PM

America

Dayton backs Liberty County EMS ambulance service plan - Texas

With the unanimous backing of Dayton City Council on Jan. 3, Dayton Mayor Felix J. Skarpa will send to the Texas Department of State Health Services the city’s letter of support for a new membership-based ambulance service on which the nonprofit Liberty County Emergency Medical Services has embarked.

Jan 9, 2012, 11:24:39 PM