4/26/12

World

2 Puerto Rico paramedics charged with murder in shooting death of ambulance competitor

Two paramedics in Puerto Rico have been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of a competitor from another private ambulance company whom they felt stole a patient.

Apr 26, 2012, 1:12:48 AM

Ambulance Crash Log

Collision involving ambulance leaves one dead, injures four - Texas

Apr 26, 2012, 1:11:16 AM

Special Report

This Badass Medic Got Shot In a Firefight And Just Kept Saving Lives

"We knew our position was about to get attacked."
Petty Officer Third Class Chase Speed's role as a Corpsman — the title given to a combat medic serving with U.S. Marine Corps or Navy units — grants him the colloquial moniker of "Doc".

Apr 26, 2012, 1:07:27 AM

Criminal

Cops: Ambulance Driver Goes Rogue, Chased by Police - Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Police chased a NovoCare ambulance early Tuesday, after getting a call from an employee inside the van, saying that the driver wouldn't let him out, according to officers on the scene.

Apr 26, 2012, 1:06:00 AM

America

National drug shortage impacts MEDIC - North Carolina

Swanson says he's never seen anything like this, in terms of a drug shortage. It's been a problem the past year.

Apr 26, 2012, 1:03:06 AM

America

Collier to weigh fire, EMS mergers - Florida

In the last few moments of a meeting in June 2006, Collier County leaders tossed out an incendiary idea: Let the independent fire districts consolidate and take over county ambulance service to save money and avoid duplication of services.

Apr 26, 2012, 1:01:04 AM

America

Colbert County Ambulance Decision Delayed Again - Alabama

The meeting lasted just three minutes and the board decides to get a second opinion from the attorney general. However the board has already made their wishes clear. They want to keep Keller EMS as the ambulance provider.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:59:21 AM

America

City moves forward with ambulance backup plan - Iowa

The city of Clinton will likely serve as a backup to Mercy Medical Center despite pleas from a Clinton city councilman to respect the committee process.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:56:23 AM

America

Mayor talks about transferring EMS to Fire Department - Texas

The county teaching hospital University Medical Center oversees the operation. However, Lubbock Mayor Tom Martin is talking about a possible change.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:54:09 AM

America

EMSA recruits put to the test: ambulance driving on Tulsa's track - Oklahoma

The latest academy comes four months after an EMSA ambulance drifted into oncoming traffic Dec. 10 in Oklahoma City and collided with a Toyota Scion, killing the car's driver.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:52:16 AM

America

Weld commissioners defend decision to move ambulance services to Banner Health - Colorado

Before Weld County commissioners approved a contract today that turns over the county's ambulance services to Banner Health, some residents and others voiced concerns over the way commissioners made their decision, saying they should have considered other health care organizations through a bidding process.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:50:49 AM

Military

Military Matters: Medic Pursues His American Dream

The combat medic was a doctor in his native Ghana. When he came to America in 2008 and met his wife, he gave all that up.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:49:06 AM

Military

Lifeliner Medics prepare for Expert Field Medical Badge competition

Banks, a medic with the 194th Military Police Company, 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, is among 15 medics across the brigade who are preparing for the upcoming Expert Field Medical Badge competition.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:47:22 AM

Features

EMT-to-be puts training to work at scene where trooper, two others injured - Nebraska

A McCook, Nebraska, High School senior with two weeks of classes left before he finishes EMT training was among those first on the scene of a fiery two-car collision west of Stratton early, early Sunday morning.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:30:25 AM

Awards-Honors

Oswego State's ambulance squad celebrates 40 years of service - New York

Back in 1972, the state was going through some difficult financial times.

Apr 26, 2012, 12:16:57 AM

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