10/25/2013

Boise, Idaho – Ambulance involved in crash;EMTs hospitalized

Houston, Texas – Man crashes stolen ambulance

Amherst, New Hampshire – EMTs attacked on Memorial Day 2010 speak up

Thetford, UK – Paramedic accused of misconduct following death of patient

Cambridge, UK – Man spat at paramedics after they came to his aid following 999 call

Dublin, Ireland – One in four ambulances not on time

Lancashire, UK – Attack alert for 999 crews

Wales, UK – Ambulances turned away as hospital struggles with high patient demand

Oct 24, 2013 | Comments Off on 10/25/2013

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10/23/2013

Halifax, Nova Scotia – Woman assaulted by paramedic speaks out

Cochrane, Ontario – OPP probe collision with ambulance

Boston, Massachusetts – Girl, 12, hospitalized after being hit by ambulance

London, UK – Fire brigades must ease pressure on ambulance service

East Lancashire, UK – Ambulance staff launch CPR training in schools

East of England, UK – Big improvements made in ambulance transfer times

Victoria, Australia – New advice for helicopter rescue crews after man fell to his death while being winched

Oct 22, 2013 | Comments Off on 10/23/2013

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10/22/2013

 

Hamilton, Ontario – Paramedic visits to at-risk seniors reduce 911 calls by 32 per cent

Merrick, New York – Man arrested for stealing ambulance parked in front of firehouse

London, UK – Paramedic exacts revenge on cheating ex-girlfriend by sending intimate on-duty coverage of her to colleagues

East of England, UK – Patient died in the back of police car taking him to hospital because of a lack of ambulances

Wakefield, UK – Woman critical after smash with ambulance answering 999 emergency call

Victoria, Australia – Ambos under the pump

Queensland, Australia – Ambulance service shake-up sparks good response times

Waikato, New Zealand – New Zealand’s 111 calls gone wrong lead to rising number of deaths

Oct 21, 2013 | Comments Off on 10/22/2013

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