8/29/2014

Calgary, Alberta – Tory hopeful urges scrapping plans to take over ambulance dispatch in Calgary

Corbin, Kentucky – Questions linger after teen killed by ambulance

Whitby, UK – Probe launched after grinning paramedics, firefighters pose for selfie at crash site

Portsmouth, UK – Paramedic’s fears over controversial adrenaline trial

Wales, UK – Health minister wants month on month improvements on poor ambulance response times

Manchester, UK – Boy died of asthma attack after error by ambulance call handler, inquest told

Scotland, UK – Teacher struck off after assault on paramedic at pub

Dublin, Ireland – Ambulance mileage raises fears of failure on the road

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8/28/2014

Calgary, Alberta – Calgary 911 change called dangerous

New York, New York – Pharmacy charges 9/11 responders $150 for medication records

Tampa, Florida – Ambulance dispatcher accused of refusing to send help for infant locked in car

Hood River, Oregon – Volunteer firefighter/EMT killed in I-84 crash remembered

Knox County, Kentucky – Teen struck, killed by ambulance just started high school

Dundee, UK – Ambulance staff at breaking point

Victoria, Australia – Ambulance service claims revealing response times would frighten off subscribers

Auckland, New Zealand – Ambulances to receive $9.2 M boost

Aug 27, 2014 | Comments Off on 8/28/2014

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8/27/2014

Calgary, Alberta – AHS might change ambulance dispatch throughout Alberta

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – More scrutiny for company under investigation after ambulance loses tire while carrying sick baby

Indianapolis, Indiana – Advanced EMTs in short supply in Indiana

Mansfield Twp, Pennsylvania – EMT forged doctor’s note in an attempt to return to work, court documents say

Kansas City, Missouri – Petitions sufficient to challenge ambulance billing outsourcing

West Midlands, UK – Ambulance service called 661 times to one home

Yorkshire, UK – Ambulance staff to strike over patient safety dispute

Perth, West Australia – Patients urged to limit ambulance calls

Aug 26, 2014 | Comments Off on 8/27/2014

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