04/23/12

News Backlog

Thank you to all the readers of EMSNetwork News for their concerns and patience.

We'll be handing the news backlog by first sending out the daily news as usual. We'll add the backlog of critical news (ambulance crashes, legislative matters, etc) as we go along.


Ambulance Crash Log

3 hurt as ambulance, garbage truck collide in LA - California

There were no patients or anyone else in the ambulance.

Apr 23, 2012, 10:02:03 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Man Dies After Being Hit by Ambulance - Nevada

A pedestrian is dead after police say he walked in front of an ambulance in North Las Vegas.

Apr 23, 2012, 10:01:13 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Speeding motorcyclist collides with ambulance - Washington

A speeding motorcyclist received medical aid in near record time after crashing into an ambulance early Saturday near downtown Seattle, police said.

Apr 23, 2012, 10:00:11 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

One Killed In McDowell Ambulance Accident - West Virginia

Belcher says they were rounding a curve in the road when a coal truck driver crossed the center line and struck the ambulance

Apr 23, 2012, 9:58:45 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Akron: Fatal SUV, ambulance crash under investigation - Ohio

Collins D. Green, 57, of Akron died of his injuries after the two vehicles collided

Apr 23, 2012, 9:51:32 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance, IndyGo bus collide, block traffic on Westside - Indiana

Two people were injured in a crash involving an IndyGo bus and an Indianapolis EMS ambulance earlier this morning on West 10th Street near White River Parkway on Indianapolis’ Westside.

Apr 23, 2012, 9:43:14 PM

Ambulance Crash Log

Ambulance on call wrecks in Clarksville - Tennessee

An ambulance wrecked with another vehicle on Tiny Town Road

Apr 23, 2012, 9:41:34 PM

America

City medics set record revival rate for cardiac arrest - Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh paramedics have set a city record for the resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest, and now officials are weighing strategies for further boosting the survival rate.

Apr 23, 2012, 9:40:01 PM

America

Moline May Not Privatize EMS After All - Iowa

New developments in what's been a controversial and emotional issue for months in Moline. City leaders decided in December to privatize emergency medical services that are now being provided by the fire department. But now they may drop that plan.

Apr 23, 2012, 9:39:03 PM

America

Pinellas County may seek another EMS tax increase - Florida

A little more than six months after commissioners hiked the emergency medical services tax rate by 46 percent, Pinellas County Administrator Bob LaSala says he plans to ask for another increase.

Apr 23, 2012, 9:38:19 PM

America

Payment dispute lands ambulance in impound lot - Indiana

The company that was involved in a civil suit over towing payments is now in a payment dispute with a private ambulance service.

Apr 23, 2012, 9:03:42 PM

America

Ambulance ruling angers city leaders - Tennessee

A Colbert County 911 board ruling has upset city officials in Muscle Shoals and placed the addition of four Mercedes ambulances and 24 ambulance service employees on hold.

Apr 23, 2012, 8:57:03 PM

Features

Colorado Street Medics create the world's first (free) street medic museum

The hundreds of relics are varied: Inside the space are Williams's own medical books and material, in addition to years of Rosen's. The Denver-based collective will also be able to come to the space to do research and pick up any pooled supplies.

Apr 23, 2012, 8:56:52 PM

Obits/Services

Michael V. Manieri - Maryland

Michael Vincent Manieri, a Baltimore City firefighter and medic, died of heart disease Wednesday

Apr 23, 2012, 8:51:15 PM

Military

Copter that crashed was coming to aid of Afghan forces - Afghanistan

Four American soldiers died rushing to give medical help to wounded Afghan security forces when their medevac helicopter crashed Thursday night in Helmand province.

Apr 23, 2012, 8:49:39 PM

Military

To avoid ambulance fees, some veterans head to VA clinic first - Florida

Area veterans suffering heart attacks or other perilous emergencies could be risking their lives to avoid ambulance bills.

Apr 23, 2012, 8:49:36 PM

Criminal

Former EMT instructor pleads guilty to falsely certifying that EMTs attended training classes - Massachusetts

Thomas Codair Sr., 50, of Medford, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in a house of correction.

Apr 23, 2012, 8:47:20 PM

Criminal

EMS office manager charged with stealing $77,000 - Pennsylvania

A paramedic-turned-office-manager for the nonprofit, Sharpsburg-based Seneca EMS stole more than $77,000 from her employer, spending the money during personal shopping trips

Apr 23, 2012, 8:47:01 PM

Medevac

Rival air ambulances vow to serve patients first - Wyoming

A new air ambulance service company in Fremont County is honoring insurance policies from patients signed up with Casper-based competitor Wyoming LifeFlight.

Apr 23, 2012, 8:45:49 PM

Medevac

Medical Helicopters: Worth the Cost, Risk?

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Tuesday, transportation to the hospital by helicopter for trauma patients like Smothers is linked to a 1.5 percent increased rate of survival compared with ground transportation such as ambulance.

Apr 23, 2012, 8:45:46 PM

Medevac

Aberdeen hospital getting new medical helicopter after emergency landing - South Dakota

An Aberdeen hospital plans to put a new medical helicopter into use about a week after the Avera St. Luke's Careflight chopper was forced to make an emergency landing on a gravel road after experiencing engine trouble.

Apr 23, 2012, 8:40:07 PM

Awards-Honors

County EMS marks 40 years of service - Ohio

Delaware County Emergency Medical Services celebrated its 40th anniversary with the county commissioners

Apr 23, 2012, 7:59:51 PM

Human Interest

EMS Chief Julia Libby Hustles at Dancing - Maine

Local star and Camden EMS Chief Julia Libby will take the stage of The Camden Opera House on April 27, as she and Swing and Sway owner Christian Clayton perform that 1970’s favorite ‘The Hustle’ to Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff!

Apr 23, 2012, 7:01:29 PM