Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB opens new fleet centre in provincial capital
Bridgeport, Connecticut – 6 hospitalized after suburban, ambulance colllide
Wilmington, Delaware – Cops say 22-year-old punched paramedic
Orange County, California – Paramedic works to eradicate teen drunk driving
Haverhill, Massachusetts – Firefighters in EMT scandal lose extra pay
Scotland, UK – Ambulances get new defibrillators
New South Wales, Australia – NSW sees increase in ambulance fees
Victoria, Australia – 90 minute ambulance wait in Victoria
Victoria, Australia – Minister says ambo service is flawed
Pretoria, South Africa – Swift action if paramedics harassed by police
Tel Aviv, Israel – Ambulance chief questioned in tax fraud probe
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Timmins, Ontario – Northern EMS team back home after G8
Sudbury, Ontario – City sets up Book of Condolences for military medic killed in Afghanistan
New York, New York – EMt could be fired for pranking teenage volunteer
Boston, Massachusetts – Officials say EMT staffing adequate
Burlington, Massachusetts – Phone tip led to EMT card scam
Kidderminster, UK – Cycling paramedics to help heroes
Wiltshire, UK – Man jailed for assaulting paramedic and police
Farnham, UK – Paramedic disciplined over heart attack death
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance vow highlights need for study
New South Wales, Australia – NSW Government increases trip in ambulance to $309
New South Wales, Australia – Unhappy NSW paramedics moving to ACT
Monday, June 28, 2010
Toronto, Ontario – Ontario Paramedic Association responds to amalgamation proposal
Honesdale, Pennsylvania – Canadian quake damages ambulance headquarters
Las Vegas, Nevada – Health District investigates American Medical Response & death of local woman
Orlando, Florida – Fire department to take most ambulance service
Little Rock, Arkansas – Trauma system taking shape
Welsh, West Virginia – Frustrated ambulance authority workers want answers after not getting paid
Gloucestershire, UK – Ambulance service paying out millions for overtime and private contractors
Bury, UK – Ambulance duo invent first aid app for iPhone
Johannesburg, South Africa – Medics quibble about shot boy
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thunder Bay, Ontario – Superior North paramedics packing new gear
Charles County, Maryland – Paramedic is honored for helping to save fiance’s life
Palm Harbor, Florida – Pinellas raises rates for emergency ambulance transport
Cincinnati, Ohio – Ambulance discovers two shooting victims
Worcester, UK – Fathers’ wheeze raises thousands for air ambulance
Birmingham, UK – Canal hero paramedic praised
Wiltshire, UK – Wiltshire ambulance service faces threat of fines
Saffron Walden, UK – Ambulance service paramedic saves life of close friend
Friday, June 25, 2010
Essex, Massachusetts – Essex firefighter among EMTs in state suspension
Wilston, New Hampshire – Alleged EMT attacker arrested again
Manchester, UK – Prisoner who cut ear off to escape ambulance found hanged in prison
Scotland, UK – Heart attack victim died after half-hour wait for ambulance
Birmingham, UK – Man in canal saved by paramedic
Isle of Wight, UK – Driver in car/ambulance crash died while high on drugs
West Midlands, UK – Ambulance alls rise after England World Cup games
Yorkshire, UK – Yorkshire’s ambulance slowest
Minas Gerais, Brazil – Ambulance accident kills 5
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – Trauma runs deep for witnesses and responders
Ottawa, Ontario – Ottawa paramedics headed to G20
Brandon, Manitoba – Ambulance bill stuns woman
New York, New York – Ambulances, ERs scramble to deal with St. Vincent’s loss
London, UK – Paramedics among public servants hit by 2 year pay freeze
Essex, UK – Paramedic who downloaded hardcore gay pornography on duty escapes with caution
Suffolk, UK – Ambulance bosses World Cup sickness clampdown scrapped
Somerset, UK – Ambulance service named UK’s most improved
Tasmania, Australia – Ambulance Tasmania scores 98 per cent rating
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Boston, Massachusetts – State names firefighters facing action in EMT probe
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – City Controller warns of EMS funding crisis
Arlington, Massachusetts – Arlington based EMTs caught in state investigation
Cambridge, Massachusetts – Cop among those with false EMT certificate
Grand Island, Nebraska – Paramedics could play larger role in rural medicine
Reno, Nevada – Wells Fargo helps fund for children of slain first responders
Greece, New York – Ambulance catches fire outside of hospital
Soweto, South Africa – Soweto ambulance infrastructure inadequate
Hagatna, Guam – Guam officials look to resolve ambulance crisis
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Goose Bay, Labrador – Air ambulance up and running
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Paramedics baffled by busy weekend
Chicago, Illinois – Ambulances not feeling well either
Sloatsburg, New York – Rockland’s first female paramedic remembered as ‘gold standard’
Kentwood, Michigan – Former paramedic to stand trial in sexual assault of teen
London, UK – Emergency workers excluded from health and safety law
Wales, UK – Ambulance delays revealed
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Ambulance staff attacks condemned
New South Wales, Australia – Paramedics ready for Red Nose Day
Victoria, Australia – Doctor’s anger at 90 minute wait for baby’s ambulance
Tasmania, Australia – Ambulance stricken by increased demand
Taranaki, New Zealand – Patient wants ambos to have GPS
Monday, June 21, 2010
Comox, BC – New SAR Techs have graduated
New York, New York – Latest Ground Zero deal offers 9/11 workers $712.5 million
Cumbria, UK – Ambulance staff who helped mass shooter victims offered counselling
Rutland, UK – Mum forced to wait 10 hours for ambulance
England, UK – Ambulance crews in attack fear
West Lothian, UK – Teenager assaulted paramedic
Berkshire, UK – County’s first paramedic made an MBE
Tasmania, Australia – Ambulance service warns of indoor BBQ risks
Auckland, New Zealand – Air Force Boeing 757 develops ambulance capability
Taranaki, New Zealand – Ambulance medic blame is unfair
Saturday, June 19, 2010
County of Renfrew, Ontario – County of Renfrew paramedics will be part of G8 response
Franklin Park, Illinois – Ambulance dies, leaves patient waiting for transport
Saffron Walden, UK – Ambulance service paramedic saves life of a close friend
Newcastle, Australia – Paramedic new phone book cover boy
Friday, June 18, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – Rural ambualnce response times expected to improve with recent changes
Jersey City, New Jersey – High on PCP, felon goes for cop’s gun in moving ambulance
Temple, Texas – Elderly woman killed after hitting ambulance with her car
Niagara Falls, New York – EMT couple injured by assault suspect
Phoenix, Arizona – New technology gives paramedics faster way to save lives
New York, New York – Job protection for volunteer emergency responders
Queensland, Australia – CMC to review ambulance wait death
South Australia – Private ambulances have ‘profit motive’:union
Wellington, New Zealand – Ambulance delay repeat horrifies woman
Thursday, June 17, 2010
San Dimas, California – Two men arrested for suspected battery of paramedic
Fargo, North Dakota – Air ambulance makes emergency landing
Aberdeen, South Dakota – Medical helicopter emergency landing investigated
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 911 had wrong address in baby’s death
Staffordshire, UK – Paramedic attacked by bull terrier
West Midlands, UK – Frequent callers to 999 numbers will be referred
Chichester, UK – World Cup puts pressure on ambulance crews
Wales, UK – Ambulance chiefs apologize to family after police smash their way into wrong home
Lenora, Western Australia – Ambo quits after speaking out against asylum seekers
Taranaki, New Zealand – Ambulance error spurs probe
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – Help for Calgary’s 911 system
Lexington, Kentucky – EMTs not call until coroner ruled woman alive
Kentwood, Michigan – Former ambulance worker faces more sexual assault charges
Mount Vernon, New Hampshire – Woman charged in EMT assault fails to make court date
Salt Lake City, Utah – Retired ambulances going back to work to save lives
Wales, UK – Knitters make teddies for child 999 patients
Aberdeen, UK – Climate protest delayed Aberdeen emergency flight
East Midlands, UK – Former paramedic admits child porn charges
Christchurch, New Zealand – Out of control man who rammed ambulance jailed
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB wins award for commitment to vehicle safety
Mattapan, Massachusetts – Two EMTs save 14 from fire in Mattapan
Jackson, New Jersey -Â Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with ambulance
Virginia Beach, Virginia – Paramedics to adopt electronic records
Albany, New York – Bills pass to protect volunteer EMTs and firefighters
Greeneville, Tennessee – All EMS stations are now safe place for newborn dropoffs
Cumbria, UK – Cumbrian World Cup fans cause surge in ambulance calls
Wales, UK – Wales air ambulance gears up for busiest summer yet
West Midlands, UK – Disability benefits cheat caught lifting patients for ambulance service
Victoria, Australia – Dodgy paramedic forced to quit
Victoria, Australia – 10 ways to fix our ambulance service
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance delay may have breached mother’s right to life
Monday, June 14, 2010
Red Wing, Minnesota – Woman dies in ambulance when oxygen runs out
Richmond, Virginia – Child porn charges certified against veteran dispatcher
St. Paul, Minnesota – Firefighter invents safe backing system for ambulances
Columbus, Ohio – Woman gives Ohio EMT a $10,000 thank you
Houston, Texas – Houston considers raising ambulance fees
Sumner County, Tennessee – Officials scramble to fund replacement ambulances
Crestview, Florida – Combative patient punches EMT, sedated
Oxford, UK – South Central Ambulance Service hit by computer virus
Scotland, UK – Blood-soaked 16-year-old who attacked medic escapes jail
Saturday, June 12, 2010
San Francisco, California – Ambulance accident sends four to hospital
Berlin, Maryland – English-Spanish guide designed for paramedics
Huron Valley, Michigan – Ambulance service offers emergency camps for area kids
Cumbria, UK – Prince Charles hails 999 staff in Cumbria shootings aftermath
Hampshire, UK – Why the England soccer match will place a strain on ambulance services
Coventry, UK – Extra paramedics during World Cup games
Bury, UK – Ambulance World Cup warning
Merstham, UK – 999 crew insulted
Nyagatare, Rwanda – Police impound ambulance carrying illicit brew
Friday, June 11, 2010
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto adds 55 new paramedics
Washington, D.C. – Air ambulance – the most dangerous job in America?
Mount Vernon, New Hampshire – Three Amherst EMTs recovering from attack
Red Wing, Minnesota – Red Wing ambulance under scrutiny after death during transport
DeKalb County, Georgia – DeKalb doesn’t know how many addresses were deleted from 911 system
Wales, UK – Welsh ambulance too slow to respond
Wales, UK – Wales has slowest ambulance 999 responses in 2009
Essex, UK – Paramedic flies out on 1,000th mission
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – 911 mixups prompt formal investigation
Calgary, Alberta – Long-time director of Foothills EMS honoured
Goose Bay, Labrador – Air ambulance moved too soon:Liberal MHA
Denver, Colorado – 3 taken to hospital after accident involving ambulance
Gulf County, Florida – Ambulance head resigns under investigation
Northumberland Heath, UK – Paramedic’s wife feared babies would be taken away
Northumberland Heath, UK – London paramedic accused of killing son lost temper
Bedfordshire, UK – Brick thrown at ambulance taking patient to hospital
Dublin, Ireland – Claim ambulance trolleys used in A & Es
Wellington, New Zealand – Paramedic’s Facebook sacking has sequel in court
Mount Gilboa, Israel – Medics from around the world pushed to limits in Israeli forests
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Goose Bay, Labrador – Move NL air ambulance team to Labrador:Mayor
Alton, Texas – Ambulance employee killed in crash with ambulance
Stockton, California – Judge clears up rules for paramedics
Cleveland County, North Carolina – Couple says calls to 911 unanswered for 30 minutes;baby girl dies
Lafayette, Louisiana – Acadian Ambulance hurricane preps
Edinburgh, UK – Ambulance taken out of service after youth smashes window
West Midlands, UK – Quarter of ambulances missing targets
Victoria, Australia – Parliament to consider calls for ambulance shake-up
Victoria, Australia – 90-year-old waits an hour for ambulance
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance Victoria defends fall victim’s delay
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance youth unit recognized
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance service moved
Burnaby, BC – Paramedic cuts raise fears
Cedar City, Utah – Morphine missing from ambulances
New York, New York – Fire commissioner sorry for medic snub
County Cavan, Ireland – Paramedic killed in ambulance accident was well known charity worker
London, UK – Ambulance bosses hold 2012 conference
Victoria, Australia – Paramedics say pleas for intensive care specialists ignored
Victoria, Australia – Hospital denies ambulances waiting 6 hours
Monday, June 7, 2010
Thorold, Ontario – Paramedics honoured by region
Burnaby, BC – Cancer patient waits 5 hours for ambulance transfer
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas – Invisible bracelet program helps EMS save lives through technology
St. Joseph Township, Michigan – Ambulance jumper hit by car, dies
Mount Vernon, New Hampshire – Woman assaulted EMTs called to her home
Flagler County, Florida – Flagler County paramedics place second in world
Cumbria, UK – Counselling for ambulance staff in aftermath of Cumbria shootings
Cumbria, UK – Ambulance services praised
Argyll, UK – Woman hurt in fall from ambulance
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Hastings County, Ontario – Paramedic elected to CUPE Ontario executive
Greenwich, Connecticut – Governor commends GEMS
Collingswood, New Jersey – Ambulance carrying patient crashes
Cavan, Ireland – Ambulance body chairman calls for better safety measures
Hampshire, UK – Teen’s agonizing 40 minutes wait for ambulance
Northumberland, UK – Sister’s big thanks to air ambulance
Sussex, UK – Lives at risk in Sussex 999 postcode lottery
Chippenham, UK – Bench a thank you to paramedics
Friday, June 4, 2010
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance report a farse:Liberals
Minneappolis, Minnesota – Glitch blamed for woman’s death in ambulance
Boston, Massachusetts – State should prosecute EMTs who faked their training
Hampshire, UK – Horse fall patient had to wait 39 minutes for ambulance
Cumbria, UK – Cumbria massacre:Emergency services struggle to cope with scale of shootings
Cumbria, UK – Cumbria shootings:Helicopter delay over safety fears may have cost lives
Melbourne, Australia – Hospitals suspend ambulance bypasses
Durban, South Africa – Eight hour wait for ambulance
Pretoria, South Africa – Cops harassing paramedics
Thursday, June 3, 2010
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance battle over:Kennedy
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance decision appealed
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics dispute:time for this over the top rhetoric to stop
Detroit, Michigan – OnStar, GM will give Volt first responder training
New York, New York – Paramedic turned rapper turns to Youtube to promote music videos about EMS unit
Wales, UK – Ambulance response times hit 10-year high
Belfast, UK – Patient’s shock as ambulance runs out of fuel
East Anglia, UK – Regional ambulance crew training course suspended
New South Wales, Australia – New laws to protect paramedics
Pretoria, South Africa – Paramedic:I was forced to let cop die
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Fewer ambulances boost workload, even risk of death
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – St. Anthony air ambulance injunction denied
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Flooding poses problems for emergency crews
Madison, Wisconsin – Report still not out on helicopter crash near La Crosse
Richmond, Virginia – Ambulance hits, kills runaway horse in Richmond
Chicago, Illinois – Chicago paramedics given second chance to sue the city for overtime pay
Cambridge, UK – Paramedics face rising violence during callouts
Queensland, Australia – Ambulance costs threatening rural events
ACT, Australia – Government acting on emergency services report:Corbell
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Charlottetown, PEI – 10 years for 911 service on PEI
Danville, Indiana – Lawsuit in fatal Indiana medical helicopter crash is settled for $5.6 million
San Antonio, Texas – Hely was one of first air ambulance pilots in Korea
Daytona Beach, Florida – Non-emergency call procedure changed
Genesee County, Michigan – Three paramedics laid off as job cuts hit Sheriff’s Department
Hampshire, UK – Woman crushed by cow may have been saved by faster paramedic response
Queensland, Australia – Man accused of drunken ambulance theft
Liping, Nepal – Everest teen’s paramedic father defends decision to climb
Monday, May 31, 2010
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance issue heads to court
Edmonton, Alberta – Province defends level of ambulance service
Cincinnati, Ohio – Chase suspect wrecks stolen ambulance
Bexhill, UK – Blase paramedic cautioned
Manchester, UK – Prisoner who cut off ear in escape bid from ambulance is recaptured
Manchester, UK – Ambulance on 999 call was attacked
Brighton, UK – Brighton paramedics on bikes scheme scrapped
Oxford, UK – Obesity ambulance takes to the road
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Galion, Ohio – Possible jumper picked up by paramedics
Brenham, Texas – EMS staff gets course in treating police K-9
Miller County, Missouri – Ambulance district workers allege harassment
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Riding with EMS
Albany, Georgia – Local emergency personnel go beyond call of duty
Selby, UK – Awards presented to dedicated St. John Ambulance medics
Birmingham, UK – Paramedics pedalling to raise money
Invercargill, New Zealand – City paramedics dent a few egos
Friday, May 28, 2010
Kamloops, BC – Kamloops sited for helicopter-paramedic pilot
Parham, Ontario – Frontenac paramedics help with donor database
Holland, Michigan – Ambulance involved in 3 car crash
Edgewood, New Mexico – Woman wrongly charged for ambulance
Orlando, Florida – EMTs protests at City Hall to save jobs
Telluride, Colorado – Chief paramedic running for coroner
Essex, UK – Man charged over crash which left paramedic injured
Yorkshire, UK – Lost ambulance led to death, family says
Lincolnshire, UK – Campaigners call for ambulances to respond quicker
Thursday, May 27, 2010
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance not moving until after cour hearing
Bethesda, Maryland – Proposal asks for a protected ambulance
Beaufort County, South Carolina – Despite new state law, county refuses to release EMS data
Broome County, New York – BCC unveils ambulance simulator
Barnsley, UK – Grandmother died of blood clot after sat nav sent ambulance to wrong village
Tayside, UK – Call for debate on ambulance response times
Bolton, UK – Award for paramedics who saved terrier
Victoria, Australia – Ambos feel heat over racy party
Victoria, Australia – Second ambulance at station when man died
Benalmadena, Spain – Gibraltar ambulance shamefully treated in Spain complied with EU guidelines
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance controversy going to court
Louisville,Kentucky – Ambulance overturns in downtown crash
Tulsa,Oklahoma – Man with HIV, hepatitis spits on paramedics,firefighter;arrested
Chicago,Illinois- Chicago paramedics can sue for overtime pay
Rutherford County, Tennessee – EMS worker arrested on child exploitation charge
Rio GrandeValley, Texas – Valley ambulance company owner gets 24 months in prison
Los Angeles, California – LA considers 37 per cent boost to ambulance fees
New South Wales, Australia  – Paramedics’ proposal – help patients help themselves
Queensland, Australia – MP attacks ambulance delay for injured footballer
Victoria, Australia – Leaked internal documents reveal extent of Victoria’s ambulance
crisis
Beer-Sheva, Israel – First program to train Jordanian paramedics in Israel launched at Ben-Gurion U
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta – Judicial review denies EMS workers’ hopes to stay with union
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance move will hurt patients:MD
Cape Vincent, New York – County denies any blame in EMT’s death
Burlington, Vermont – Changes made to Vermont EMT laws
Burlington, Vermont – FEMA grant to help fill EMT shortage
Cleveland, Ohio – Ambulance rides to nowhere
DeKalb County, Georgia – Grandma:Paramedics wouldn’t transport 3-year-old
Las Vegas, Nevada – Man questions care AMR gave his dying wife
Manchester, UK – 999 ambulance put off road by stones yob
Ashburnham, UK – Program to train Afghan EMTs
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Welland, Ontario – Fallen paramedics remembered
Fredericton, New Brunswick – NB celebrates National EMS Week
Mt. Vernon, Washington – EMS Week honors emergency services personnel
Pocono, Pennsylvania -Â EMS Week salutes ready responders
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – Riders remember fallen paramedics
Lyndhurst, New Jersey – Volunteer charged with theft of ambulance funds
Yorkshire, UK – Teenaged driver fights for life after 999 crash causes traffic chaos
Victoria, Australia – Patient death sparks call for more paramedics
Ballarat, Australia – Paramedic shortage near crisis point:union
Friday, May 21, 2010
Goose Bay, Labrador – Labrador backs disputed ambulance move
Calgary, Alberta – Ambulance drugs tampered with
Orlando, Florida – Whopper verdict could change way paramedics react to calls
Lowell, Massachusetts – Trinity EMS workers back on job;probe continues
Athens, Georgia – Friends once more remember late EMT
Manchester, UK – Ambulance off road after stone attack
Denton, UK – Medic attack girl to appeal
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance service reviews another complaint
New South Wales, Australia – Ambo challenge to murderer medic
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Eastern Cape cancels air ambulance deal
Juarez, Mexico – Paramedics in the line of fire in Mexico’s drug war
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – Drug tampering hits ambulance fleet
Calgary, Alberta – Ambulance delays concern Alberta Health Services boss
Burnaby, BC – Burnaby united against ambulance cuts
Niagara, Ontario – Fallen paramedics honoured
Sudbury, Ontario – Paramedics awarded for commitment to the industry
Winnipeg, Manitoba – EMS service donates ambulance to zoo
Oshkosh, Wisconsin – Oshkosh offering ambulance version of all terrain truck
Church Hill, Tennessee – School doesn’t call ambulance after boy choked
Newton Abbot, UK – Boy admits throwing can at ambulance from bridge
Benalmadena, Spain – Patients and ambulance crews must not be at the mercy of the Guardia Civil
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – Aldermen blast Alberta Health Services over longer ambulance waits
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics concerned over ambulance waits
Cleveland, Ohio – EMS personnel to be recognized this week
Flagler County, Florida – Flagler paramedics to defend world title in Czech Republic
Albany, New York – Fallen EMT to be honored in Albany
Manchester, UK – Binge-drinking university student jailed for assault on female paramedic
Hastings, UK – Hastings paramedics raise hundreds for charity
Benalmadena, Spain -Â Ambulance incident taken up with Spanish authorities
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – New ambulances cheaper but less safe, union says
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance protesters not giving up
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Paramedics bike to raise funds for Manitoba Down Syndrome Society
Charlottetown, PEI – CUPE national president slams speed limits for paramedics
Wayne, New Jersey – Wandering bear traps ambulance inside garage
Rogers, Arkansas – Ambulance service introduces chilling protocol
Rochester, New York – Local emergency workers to shave heads for charity
Jefferson City, Missouri – Patient safety program to improve Missouri ambulance services
Shropshire, UK – Ash cloud grounds air ambulance
Ballarat, Australia – Ballarat high risk for ambulance black spots
Victoria, Australia – Victoria minister denies ambulance crisis
Johannesburg, South Africa – Government plans to scrap EMS training system
Monday, May 17, 2010
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Injunction pondered in air ambulance dispute
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Province outfitting ambulances with automated location system
Hazelton, Pennsylvania – EMT charged with robbery
Lowell, Massachusetts – Some Trinity EMTs off job amid probe
Baltimore, Maryland – Paramedics to transmit EKGs to hospitals
Memphis, Tennessee – Judge allows DNA sampling of some EMTs
Liverpool, UK – Two paramedics attacked by youths in Liverpool
Queensland, Australia – Inquiry flagged over ambulance delay death
Auckland, New Zealand – Kiwi ambulance officer caught up in Bangkok clashes
Benalmadena, Spain – Guardia Civil put fine before patient safety in ambulance case
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Vancouver, BC – New paramedics join infant transport team
Welland, Ontario – Mock disaster tests emergency crews
Chillicothe, Iowa – Children’s Hospital ambulance invovled in crash
Clark County, Indiana – Tentative deal reached in EMS suit
Summit County, Colorado – National EMS Week May 16-22 brings local events
Arlington Heights, Illinois – Last call for one of area’s first paramedics
Seattle, Washington – Key peninsula in danger of losing only ambulance
Athy, Ireland – Stab death victim refused ambulance before attack
Friday, May 14, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics trained to spot early warnings on terrorism
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Labrador board reports 2 air ambulance incidents
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Fired paramedic loses appeal in Pittsuburgh death
Duluth, Minnesota – Ambulance service defends procedures in wake of fatal crash
Atlanta, Georgia – Grady EMS sending less urgent cases to clinics
Lymington, UK – Vital machinery stolen from ambulance
Berkeley, UK – Parents warn others after paramedics fail to spot killer disease
Fife, UK – Ambulance crew flee burning vehicle
Queensland, Australia – Australian man dies as ambulance gets lost
Queensland, Australia – Ambos defend response system after death
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Ambulances key to health woes
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Government continues denial that air ambulance decision was political
Portland, Oregon – Paramedic accused of stealing painkiller
Duluth, Minnesota – Medical examiner says man’s death caused by ambulance crash
Columbia, South Carolina – Governor signs law that opens EMS records to public view
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Tulsa fire department audit reveals paramedics have proper training
Lyme, UK – Struck off paramedic vows to fight to clear his name
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance service could do better:Minister
Queensland, Australia – Man dies waiting over an hour for ambulance
Queensland, Australia – Opposition questions ambulance delay for heart attack victim
Victoria, Australia – Dad wants ambulance answers
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
St. Anthony, Newfoudland – Air ambulance transfer speeded up
San Antonio, Texas – New EMS system automates EMS dispatches
Colorado Springs, Colorado – ACEP kicks off 37th annual National EMS Week May 16-22
New London, Connecticut – Volunteer says ambulance VP molested him
Cleveland, Ohio – EMS & fire to merge?
Vancouver, Washington – Vancouver may cut non-emergency medical responses
Endicott, New York – Friends of late EMT give back to family
West Midlands, UK – NHS apology for 10,000 pound Hitler questionnaire
West Midlands, UK – Paramedic found guilty of misconduct
Kilkivan, Australia – Drinker called 000 to hitch a ride
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Niagara, Ontario – ER closures up budget for ambulances
Lower Mainland, BC – Paramedics call decision devastating
Newburyport, Massachusetts – EMT to challenge Berry for Senate
Duluth, Minnesota – 76-year-old man dead in ambulance crash
Little Rock, Arkansas – EMS training exercise targets farm accidents
Dallas, Texas – Ambulance exec guilty on 14 counts
Suffolk, UK – East of England Ambulance hazard crews unveiled
Yorkshire, UK – Ambulance service hits back at claims by unionSalisbury, UK – Cycling paramedic begins trial
Bloemfontain, South Africa – Hunt on for ambulance medic
Monday, May 10, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance accidents down
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Mayor considers veto of paramedic bill
Richland County, South Carolina – Deputy, EMT save baby’s life at Walmart
Scottsdale, Arizona – New Southwest Ambulance an ICU on wheels
Hilton Head, South Carolina – Bill to open EMS response-time records head to governor’s desk
Devon, UK – Boy, 14, charged after ambulance hit by lager can
Ipswich, UK – Regional ambulance plan to be studied
Western Australia – New ambulance for obese patients
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Lexington, Kentucky – Ambulance involved in injury crash
Saginaw, Michigan – Ambulance company expansion to bring 20 new jobs
Yazoo County, Mississippi – Mental health seminar for storm victims and first responders
Oxford County, Ontario – Oxford County EMS grilling for Heart & Stroke
Isle of Wight, UK – New air ambulance for charity
Charlton, UK – Police called to overturned ambulance
Southport, UK – Action taken after paramedics took baby past nearest hospital
Wellington, New Zealand – Kiwis driving to Mongolia to deliver ambulance
Kampala, Uganda – Red Cross recommends highway ambulance service
Friday, May 7, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Fire chief touts one stop training site for paramedics, police, and fire
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – More bad blood on air ambulance situation
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Air ambulance group keeping cards close to its chest
Syracuse, New York – 2 Edgemont grads accused of taking upstate ambulance for joyride
Winston-Salem, North Carolina – Off-duty EMT at right place, right time to help assault victim
Columbus, Ohio – Bond set for man accused of stealing ambulance during emergency call
Wales, UK – Major improvement in ambulance responses
Belfast, Northern Ireland – NI air ambulance grounded
Western Cape, South Africa – EMS chief angry at being turned away
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan – Ambulance rolls, but paramedics keep on rolling
St. Anthony, Newfoundland – Premier won’t meet with groups on air ambulance issue
Dysart, Ontario – Cellphone, laptops cause 911 problems
Lexington, Kentucky – Firefighter under investigation for handing out bogus EMT certificates
Pace, Florida – Man rubs blood on himself, bites paramedic
White Bear Lake, Minnesota – College EMT student helps save teacher’s life
Nottingham, UK – Murder trial hears ambulance was blocked by mob
Bolton, UK – Pensioner died after waiting nearly eight hours for ambulance to take him to hospital
Gold Coast, Australia – Paramedics at risk on our streets
Sydney, Australia – Paramedic spun a web of lies
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan – Ambulance heading to crash rolls on highway
Columbus, Ohio – Paramedics’ van taken while they’re on a call
St. John, Washington – Wind grounds medical chopper in field
Pasco County, Florida – Lawsuit blames paramedics for broken hip
Runcorn, UK – Family of toddler slams decision to allow bungling paramedic to keep working
New South Wales, Australia – Man ‘rammed’ paramedic
Odessa, Ukraine – One injured, one killed in ambulance crash in Odessa
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Toronto, Ontario – Ontario kicks off Emergency Preparedness Week
Syracuse, New York – Two men take Syracuse ambulance for a joyride
Denver, Colorado – Farewell ceremony for air ambulance soldiers
Sacramento, California – State agency investigating hospital where woman escaped, stole ambulance
Manchester, UK – Prisoner in cuts off ear in escape bid from ambulance
Sydney, Australia – Solo ambo crews too risky:union
New South Wales, Australia – Paramedic could have tripped:defence
New South Wales, Australia – Paramedics ‘stressed, undervalued and overworked”
Victoria, Australia – Child’s death prompts call for paramedics boost
Monday, May 3, 2010
Niagara, Ontario – National competition takes the pulse of Niagara paramedics
Vancouver, BC – Dozens of paramedics on the chopping block:union
Richmond, BC – Fewer ambulances, paramedics
Nashville, Tennessee – Ambulance runs into guardrail
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania – Paramedic has heart attack, but partner saves his life
Miami, Florida – Time honors paramedic/asst. fire chief
Manchester, UK – Abusive shop worker dialled 999 because she felt cold
Surrey, UK – Court hears of attack on paramedic
Edlington, UK – Medics’ award in torture case
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Vermillion, Ontario – Prairie EMS marks milestone with events
St. Louis, Missouri – Ambulance involved in wreck
Spokane, Washington – EMS levy passing in Spokane
Bentonia, Mississippi – Emergency responder a national star
Johnston, Pennsylvania – MedStar marks 20th anniversary
Friday, April 30, 2010
Charlottetown, PEI – PEI paramedics to train for homecare
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto medic named one of Time’s 100
Cape Vincent, New York – Cape Vincent mom files suit in death of EMT son
Mount Dora, Florida – Paramedics to take part in charity ride
Deptford, New Jersey – Man pulls gun on EMT
Worthing, UK – Ambulance overturned in Worthing
Lincolnshire, UK – First-class travel ruled out for ambulance workers
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Paramedics’ actions after stadium fall defended
Newington, Connecticut – Ambulance Corps treasurer accused of stealing $100K
Escanaba, Michigan - Driver of ambulance cited for careless driving
Bakersfield, California – No ambulance bribes, report finds
Virginia Beach, Virginia – Jury deliberating in case of paramedic accused of molesting girl
Scunthorpe, UK – Man guilty of attacking ambulance workers
Derbeyshire, UK – Air ambulance man wrestled with thief taking charity bags
Victoria, Australia – Crashing e-records leave paramedics stricken
Sydney, Australia – Paramedic hugged wife’s body after cliff fall
Wellington, New Zealand – Home-treatment ambulance saves 700 trips to hospital
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics prepared to come to the aid of injured police dogs
St. John’s, Newfoundland – Protest over relocation of air ambulance forces NL legislature to recess
Cold Lake, Alberta – Ambulance service under financial pressure
Anaheim, California – Ambulance hits live wire from power pole
Bennington, Vermont – National EMS Memorial Bike Ride set
Goshen, New York – Police arrest man for fight in ambulance
Kidderminster, UK – Purse snatched while pensioner treated in ambulance
Derby, UK – Ambulance service escapes fine for missing 999Â target
New South Wales, Australia – Ambulance officer awarded for courage and compassion
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Air ambulance, plane just missed colliding
Ottawa, Ontario – Off duty paramedic, arena staff save man
Peace River, Alberta – Peace River air ambulance paramedics still waiting for contract
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Myrtle Beach EMT assaulted on medical call
Coatesville, New York – Prison after attack on EMT
Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City Fire Department merges with MAST
LeRay, New York – Ambulance, truck crash in New York leaves 1 woman dead
Hastings, Minnesota – Red Wing firefighters won’t say what failed in ambulance death
Louisville, Kentucky – Stimulus money helps train EMTs
Scotland, UK – Ambulance crews run up 70k pound repair bill after 128 crashes in a year
Flintshire, UK – Flintshire paramedic was punched by injured woman
Monday, April 26, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Advanced care paramedics could take strain off of health care system
Toronto, Ontario – Minister can broker ambulance deal
Peterborough, Ontario – Local paramedic to deliver donations to Nicaragua
Hobe Sound, Florida – Man disputes arrest for allegedly touching ambulance
Kansas City, Missouri – Ambulance rear-ended on way to wreck
Essex, UK – Ambulance meets obese demand
Manchester, UK – No ambulance, you’re not ill enough
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance crew in lucky escape
Queensland, Australia – Long-serving ambos mentor youths
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Vancouver, BC – EMS personnel deliver gold medal care at 2010 Winter Olympics
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario – Paramedic seeking support
Richmond, BC – Paramedic felt diagnosis was like kick in the face
Holly Township, Michigan – EMT has delivered 13 babies in his career
Goodhue County, Minnesota – Equipment failure suspected in woman’s death
Kansas City, Missouri – 911 dispatchers receive honors
Weston & Somerset, UK – Ambulance patients forced to wait outside hospital
Victoria, Australia – Teamwork on display at Emergency Services Expo
Friday, April 23, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics assaulted while trying to treat cliff fall victims
Madison, Connecticut – Madison EMT/firefighter laid to rest
Streetsboro, Ohio – Public asked to help honor late paramedic/firefighter
Boston, Massachusetts – Boston EMS calls on attorney general to join flick gig flap
Cambridge, UK – Crew locked out of park on 999 call
London, UK – London Air Ambulance back in the skies
Victoria, Australia – Police union airs paramedic shortage worries
Eastern Cape, South Africa – 309 ambulance medics suspended
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Peterborough, Ontario – Ambulance off load times drop
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics must be part of disaster planning
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics shine in paramedic competition
Windsor, Ontario – Dispatch system draws concern
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – FEMA paid for imaginary ambulances after Hurricane Katrina, Feds say
Boston, Massachusetts – Firefighters, EMTs cash in on movie set gigs
Syracuse, New York – Emergency responders switch to new digital radios
Grimsby, UK – Paramedics’ attacker is spared jail
Leicester, UK – Ambulance trust ridiculed over meeting etiquette guide
Victoria, Australia – Police called to cover for resting paramedics
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wake County, North Carolina – Wake EMS featured for improved cardiac arrest survival rates
Bensalem, Pennsylvania – Bucks SVU detective busted for alleged molestation of EMT at squad building
Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania – Ambulance worker’s past raises concerns
Devon, UK – Paramedic cleared of 999 grope
Bristol, UK – The paramedics told me my son wasn’t old enough to have a stroke
Manchester, UK – 999 boss admits complete failings over boy’s death
Queensland, Australia – Ambulances, Queensland Health will not be integrated
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Eastern Cape Health department cracks whip on ambulance drivers
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Kamloops, BC – Ambulance Service pulls one advanced paramedic unit for transfers
Madison, Connecticut – Ambulance, fire department honor medic LODD
Kalispell, Montana – Woman sentenced for theft from ambulance service
Louisville, Kentucky – EMS system to shift low priority calls
Portsmouth, Virginia – Emergency crews struggle to help 1,000 pound man
South Wales, UK – Thieves target ambulance hall for 5th time
Dorchester, UK – Dorchester paramedic leads campaign against high blood pressure
Sydney, Australia – Accused pararmedic had a lot of girlfriends
Monday, April 19, 2010
Chatham, Ontario – Emergency personnel improve fitness
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Paramedic hit by car
Knox County, Indiana – Ambulance involved in fatal accident
Old Trafford, UK – Paramedic said boy was not priority hours before he died
Exeter, UK – Paramedic denies ‘ridiculous’ claim
Sydney, Australia – Engaged paramedic told other woman he loved her:court
Victoria, Australia – Unattended ambulance station alarms paramedics’ union
Victoria, Australia – Inquest hears of ambulance dispatch changes
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Ambulance called for blood tests?
Mount Kisco, New York – Paramedic enters burning home to help residents escape
Arlington, Virginia – Valor awards celebration of public safety exceptionality
Merced, California – Two Riggs emergency personnel to be honored at state capitol
Manchester, UK – Police shot epileptic with Tazer for biting paramedics during it, inquiry
London, UK – Multipart backs Mongolian ambulance journey
Northern Ireland – NI ambulance charity grounded
New Plymouth, New Zealand – Air ambulance pilots distracted by engine trouble
Friday, April 16, 2010
Decatur, Alabama – Bloody-mouthed doberman turned on owner, then paramedics
Denver, Colorado – EMTs using supersized equipment for overweight patients
Huddersfield, UK – Paramedic accused of thefts
Dumferline, UK – Navy flies critically ill patient to London, after air ambulances grounded
Denilquin, Australia – Accused ambulance officer denied he was engaged, court hears
Shepparton, Australia – Ambulance delays lead to death of pregnant women
New Plymouth, New Zealand – Air ambulance crash report released
Stavanger, Norway – Iceland volcano eruption affects emergency services
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Gladstone, Missouri – Ambulance accident probe continues
Phoenix, Arizona – Suit by ambulance firm over new contract dismissed
Chicago, Illinois – Man allegedly struck paramedic in ambulance
Norfolk, UK – Patient safety concerns as ambulance service misses targets in Norfolk
Staffordshire, UK – Paramedics stopped from helping man by his out of control dog
Melton, UK – Paramedics to combat strokes with free tests
Victoria, Australia – Ambos union ponders strike
Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand – Ambulance faulted in drunk woman’s death
Freeport, Bahamas – Ambulance ‘arson’ caught on tape
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Oshawa, Ontario – Paramedics converge on Oshawa for competition
Cincinnati, Ohio – Two visiting fraternity brothers try to rob ambulance
Utica, New York – New program targets improved continuity between ambulance, emergency department
New Milford, Connecticut – More towns using paid EMTs
Deltona, Florida – Paramedic from Deltona lends a hand in Haiti
St. Louis, Missouri – St. Louis first responders picket against privatizing services
Exeter, UK – Paramedic’s ambulance sex attack on patient
Worcester, UK – Off-duty medics save biker’s life
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance called five times before sick woman died
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Province to continue to fund half of city ambulance costs
Simcoe County, Ontario – Emergency care boosted
Buffalo, New York – Woman who reported rape jumps from ambulance
Springfield, Massachusetts – Funeral services held for slain paramedic
Oxford, UK – Breaking and entering ambulance leads to arrests
Cambridgeshire, UK – Call for return of surgery based paramedics
Cirencester, UK – Paramedics attacked
Bristol, UK – Paramedics at risk at more than 110 homes
New South Wales, Australia – Ambulance service withdraws volunteer driver plans
Sydney, Australia – Thief escapes with paramedic’s bag
Monday, April 12, 2010
Peterborough, Ontario – Ambulance delays decline
Stratford, Ontario – EMS looks for ways to cut ambulance accidents
San Diego, California – Memorial last Friday for EMT struck and killed on 163
San Diego, California – Procession of emergency vehicles to EMT’s funeral
New York, New York – FDNY to start diverting ambulances from St. Vincent’s
St. Louis, Missouri – St. Louis considers privatizing ambulance services
Petersburgh, Virginia – Charge against medic dropped
New York, New York – WTC responders hope lung study leads to legislation
Fort Smith, Arkansas – State secures $2 M for EMT trauma training
Surrey, UK – Couple forced to drive after ambulance no-show
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Union fears worsening EMS recruitment problems
Oneida, New York – Annual recruitment day for EMTs and firefighters
Portland, Oregon – Portland ambulance damaged in accident
Portsmouth, UK – Man in court over theft from ambulance
Scotland, UK – Highland ambulance crews fear they could spread MRSA
Cork, Ireland – Fears new super paramedics will replace A & E
ACT, Australia – Pay rise for ACT paramedics
Friday, April 9, 2010
San Diego, California – EMT Facebooks “love my job” hours before death
San Diego, California – Man pleads not guilty to stealing ambulance
Nashville, Tennessee – New drug in ambulances after boy’s seizure
Colchester, Vermont – Vermont Guard air ambulance unit headed to Iraq
Washington, D.C. – More 911 calls prompt ambulance shortage
Bedfordshire, UK – Paramedics answer 2,500 emergency Easter calls in Beds
Redcar, UK – Charity worker stole bags from air ambulance
Worcester, UK – Ambulance staff dump drugs worth 100,000 pounds every year
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Province purchases new jet for Lifeflight program
Tulsa, Oklahoma – EMSA ambulances equipped with teddy bears to help kids
Boca Raton, Florida – Firefighter-paramedic preys on young neighbour, arrested
Alamance County, North Carolina – 911 dispatcher/EMT fired and charged with crime
Columbia, South Carolina – EMS bicyclists to honor compatriots in ride from Columbia to Myrtle Beach
Toledo, Ohio – Paramedic gets new lease on life with heart
San Diego, California – Drunk guy stole ambulance, say cops
Stuart, Florida – Arrests in stolen ambulance supply boxes
Martin County, Florida – Ex-firefighter accused of stealing from ambulance
Oxfordshire, UK – Ambulance trust chairman steps down
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Columbus, Ohio – Hundreds remember Columbus paramedic
Brooklyn, New York – Cellphone static for bumbling Brooklyn hospital EMT
Deland, Florida – Jury awards $10 million in ambulance birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Former EMT’s lawsuit claims sexual harassment
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – EMS dispatcher involved in domestic violence incident
Dorset, UK – Hit-and-run driver sought after ambulance crash
Victoria, Australia – Hospitals overflowing and ambulances turned away
Brisbane, Australia – Heart attack victim died after ambulance lost
Samovodone, Bulgaria – 2 policemen die after ambulance crash
Tanda Village, Pakistan – Doctor takes cow home in ambulance
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Victoria, BC – Province sends paramedics to health sector
Calgary, AB – Paramedics offer specialized care downtown
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario – New device will help EMS breathe new life into patients
Leadville, California – Firefighters fuming after deputy cites EMT trying to aid woman
Prince George County, Maryland – Paramedics cleared after man mistakenly declared dead
St. Louis, Missouri – Woman naming child after medic who saved her
New Orleans, Louisiana – EMTs take exception to exemption
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Firefighters union fights to keep paramedics
North Devon, UK – Paramedic’s bag stolen while helping a patient
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Brant, Ontario – More advanced care paramedics in Brant
Thunder Bay, Ontario – Medics participate in Habitat for Humanity project
Council Bluffs, Iowa – Group plans dinner for firefighters, EMTs
New York, New York – Bed-Stuy medical volunteers step up in Haiti
Honolulu, Hawaii – Hawaii 911 planning to handle data streams
Essex, UK – Ambulance service urges people not to strain 999 during Easter
Canberra, Australia – Ambo debate simplistic:paramedics
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Placerville, California – Ambulance carjacker had history of mental issues
Placerville, California – Police reveal details of deadly ambulance pursuit
Granby, Massachusetts – Police investigate death of paramedic
Los Angeles, California – LAFD ambulance catches fire in Northridge
Vancouver, Washington – Man arrested for allegedly taking ambulance for a spin
Jersey City, New Jersey – Fired for military status, EMT says
Hillsboro, Missouri – Paramedic sues district that fired him
Wales, UK – Attacker’s punch has taken my life away, medic says
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Paramedics defend dad’s walk to ambulance
Lexington, Kentucky – Ambulance knocked over in crash
Maui, Hawaii – Maui may eliminate helicopter ambulance
Trenton, New Jersey – N.J. bill aims to improve emergency medical services
Dayton, Ohio – Dayton studies Cleveland’s policy on medical service calls
Washington, D.C. – D.C. emergency radio communication system shuts down
Cambridgeshire, UK – Paramedic morphine errors investigatedÂ
Penrith, UK – Cumbrian medic who kissed patient had no sexual motive, court told
Yorkshire, UK – Yorks ambulance bosses deny ‘pay to train’ claim
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Mississauga, Ontario – Air ambulance hits wires during flight
Glenarden, Maryland – Paramedics declare man dead who was still alive
Little Rock, Arkansas – Two EMS crew members suspended;’dead’ woman wasn’t
Placerville, California – Woman shot after stealing ambulance
Greenville, South Carolina – Ambulance carrying patient crashes into car wash
London, UK – Adverts on ambulances spell out 999 message
Lanchashire, UK – Paramedics in ambulance pull for charity
Coventry, UK – Man who attacked paramedics had brain tumour
Portsmouth, UK – Ambulances freed up by new hi-tech system
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance Victoria:No shortage of waiting time
Canberra, Australia – Stressed paramedics resort to ‘sickies’
Monday, March 29, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – Calgary co-operative sponsors EMS Foundation “Project Smile”
Plymouth, UK – Nine months for ambulance manager found with child porn
Lancashire, UK – North West paramedics show pulling power for Haiti fundraiser
Watford, UK – East of England Ambulance Service launches CRASH card
Yorkshire, UK – Hospitals and ambulance trusts making improvements
Yorkshire, UK – Yorkshire ambulance response times must improve
Donegal, Ireland – Ambulance service boss quits after petrol cash probe
Illawarra, New South Wales – Ambulance workers bashed, court hears
New South Wales, Australia – Union seeks compromise in ambulance volunteer row
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Ambulance kills pedestrian
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Obese need special ambulance gear
Waynesville, Missouri – Paramedic pulls two from burning building
Williamstown, Massachusetts – EMT trainees get an online option
Wigan, UK – First responder died of a heart attack
Kent, UK – Emergency light stolen from paramedic’s vehicle
Glasgow, UK – Glasgow sets Emergency Services Day
Queensland, Australia – Ambulance service members awarded
Friday, March 26, 2010
Goose Bay, Labrador – Air ambulance moving to Labrador
Richmond, BC – Helijet extended for $9-million Learjet air ambulance contract
Fort Pierce, Florida – EMT released from hospital after crash
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – City’s loss in EMS pension case could spur others
Houston, Texas – Guilty plea in Texas ambulance health care fraud
Maryland Heights, Missouri – New ambulance just for kids
Western Cape, South Africa – Cape medic law may change
Roodeport, South Africa – Police wait for forensic tests before linking man to paramedic’s rape
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Charlottetown, PEI – End to ambulance speed limits sought
Niagara, Ontario – Niagara paramedics heading to Cambodia
Hamilton, Ontario – New protocol diverts heart patients to one specific hospital
Trenton, New Jersey – Capital Health fires four paramedics because of falsified certifications
Memphis, Tennessee – Rural/Metro Ambulance Service improves response times
Kansas City, Missouri – Severance paid to MAST managers infuriates Kansas City officials
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Changes could be on the way for emergency workers
Charlotte County, Florida – Charlotte EMS dispatcher back on the job after investigation
London, UK – Paramedic failed to do CPR on heart attack patient and left his dead body in doorway
Dorset, UK – Paramedic cut free in Dorset ambulance crash
Christchurch, New Zealand – Accused ambulance smasher in court
Roodeport, South Africa – Police to guard paramedics
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
St. John’s, Newfoundland – Must fix NL air ambulance system:health minister
Charlottetown, PEI – CUPE to meet with Health Minister on ambulance speed cap
Barrington, Rhode Island – Police charge EMT impersonator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Paramedics protest expected punishment for colleagues
Boise, Idaho – Legislative watchdog will study emergency services
Peterborough, UK – Ambulance system backed despite woman’s death
Stoke Newington, UK – Motorcycle paramedic injured in crash
Victoria, Australia – Paramedic reveals extent of our ambulance crisis
Waikato, New Zealand – Ambulance hit by vehicle that fled
Roodeport, South Africa – Paramedic rape suspect linked to other cases
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Labrador City, Labrador – Air ambulance delay unacceptable:Labrador Health
Montreal, Quebec – Off-island concerns
Fredericton, New Brunswick – PEI paramedic revives NB woman on plane
Louisville, Kentucky – Woman arrested in crash with ambulance
Flagstaff, Arizona – Ariz. air ambulance companies agree to changes after deaths
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – As obesity increases, so does challenge to EMS
Suffolk, UK – Woman left to die after 999 ambulance blunder
London, UK – Hundreds may have died in 999 ambulance blunder
Hampshire, UK – Ambulance chiefs face rewards flak
Wales, UK – Super paramedics to take more control of patient care
Monday, March 22, 2010
Greene, New York – EMS captain accused of rape
Atlanta, Georgia – 1 EMT indicted
West Palm Beach, Florida – Judge dismisses lawsuit against paramedics, police
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – State clears EMS workers in snow death
Amarillo, Texas – New emergency medical services chief wants pieces brought together
Yateley, UK – Paramedic denies misconduct over woman’s death
Shropshire, UK – Ambulances not meeting targets
Sussex, UK – Cross Channel swim planned for air ambulance charity
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Columnist’s attacks on paramedics irksome
Kapuskasing, Ontario – EMS, police, and firefighters honour fallen police officer
Winnipeg, MB – First responders concerned about drivers who don’t move over
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio EMS launches awards program
Las Vegas, Nevada – Tension between public, private emergency responders disturbing
South Wales, UK – Footballer with broken leg waited 1 hour 40 minutes for ambulance
Hampshire, UK – Fun in aid of air ambulance
Lublin, Poland – Teddy bears join ambulance service
Friday, March 19, 2010
Windsor, Ontario – Overtime sends some paramedic salaries over $100,000
Peace River, Alberta – Air ambulance workers in Peace River may be locked out, says union
Washington, D.C. – Conduct of DC Fire and EMS department probed
Hamilton, Massachusetts – Judge pushes lawyer to step it up in case involving falsifying EMT records
Linn, Missouri – Father and son EMTs deliver baby in living room
Yorkshire, UK – Yorkshire Air Ambulance warning over bogus door to door collectors
Yorkshire, UK – Union concern over workload of paramedics
Derby, UK – Ambulance failings laid bare in staff survey
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Vancouver, BC – New ambulance service model to benefit patients
North Brunswick, New Jersey – Cops looking for ambulance stolen from garage
Fort Pierce, Florida – Fundraiser to help paramedic who suffered amputation after accident
Coal City, Illinois – Paramedic who is admitted sex offender aims to reverse guilty plea
Cheshire, UK – Paramedic missed fractured skull
North Wales, UK – North-Wales super paramedics are first in UK
New South Wales – Ambo protest calls for friends on Facebook
Roodeport, South Africa – Cops closing in on paramedic rape suspects
Roodeport, South Africa – Radio station facilitates meetings to discuss paramedic security
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Kamloops, BC – Family bewildered by paramedics’ indifference
Edmonton, Alberta – Zwozdesky freezes Alberta ambulance centralization
Durham, Ontario – Durham EMS using magnetic life saver
Bensalem, Pennsylvania – Hundreds gather for fallen EMS hero
St. Louis, Missouri – Access boxes hold key to fast EMS response
Tampa Bay, Florida – Combining EMS, fire would save millions of dollars
Tulsa, Oklahoma – New dispatch system launches in Oklahoma
Bristol, UK – Warm reception for donation to Bristol Air Ambulance
Roodeport, South Africa – Health Professions Council appalled at paramedics attack
Roodeport, South Africa – Possible link between attack on medics and hijacking
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Essex, Ontario – County of Essex pays tribute to retired paramedic
Nanaimo, BC – Paramedics fear job privatization
Fort Pierce, Florida – EMT who had legs crushed in crash has long recovery
Washington, D.C. – DC fire chief:EMS not broken despite total failures
Norfolk, UK – 3.5 million pounds needed to fund air ambulance for this year
Victoria, Australia – Sick of waiting on ambulance service
Melbourne, Australia – Ambo emergency
Christchurch, New Zealand – Man used car to ram ambulance
Roodeport, South Africa – Shocked Zuma acts on paramedic’s rape
Johannesburg, South Africa – Fifth paramedic injured in accident
Monday, March 15, 2010
Charlottetown, PEI – Ambulance union head upset with rules
Vancouver, BC – New ambulance service model to benefit patients
Vancouver, BC – Government reorganizing BC Ambulance Service
Kansas City, Missouri – Top MAST officials resign
Washington, D.C. – Ex-chief regrets DC fire merger with EMS
Yorkshire, UK – Creaking ambulance fleet puts patients in danger
Dunmow, UK – Paramedic praised for tackling drunk driver
Norfolk, UK – Paramedic who failed to treat critically injured biker escapes being struck off
Johannesburg, South Africa – Paramedics’ attackers are dogs
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Rutland, Vermont – Ambulance service lays off 22 workers
Punta Gorda, Florida – 911 worker transferred after ambulance delay
Imperial, Nebraska – Apparent scam involving EMS car circulating in area
Amarillo, Texas – AMR corrects ambulance deficiencies
St. Louis, Missouri – St. Louis looks at private ambulances to save money
Berlin, Delaware – Woman charged after throwing purse at ambulance, police
Rotherhithe, UK – Suspended sentence for paramedic attack
Friday, March 12, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Government backs away after BC ambulance union says it will roll over deal
Peterborough, Ontario – Paid leave not uncommon during investigations of paramedics
Charlottetown, PEI – Ambulance speed limits ensure patient safety, says Health Minister
Washington, D.C. – Serious flaws in DC’s paramedic system
Washington, D.C. – DC Council upset over EMS complaints
Punta Gorda, Florida – Punta Gorda 911 investigation
Plantation, Florida – Plantatioin pays $385,000 to fired EMT who tried to form union
Cumbria, UK – Two ambulance workers sacked for refusing to carry elderly woman
Queensland, Australia – Widow sues government over faulty ambulance equipment
Adelaide, South Australia – Hospital took 30 minutes to call ambulance
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Woman who called 911 for medical issue says she was denied aid
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh officials shift blame for steelworker’s death to paramedics
College Park, Georgia – Paramedics on leave after College Park death
Brownsville, Texas – Paramedics, police, firefighters learn basic sign language
Tahlequah, Oklahoma – Attack on EMT, cop lands man in trouble
DeKalb County, Georgia – Expired medications found on board two DeKalb County EMS vehicles
Wales, UK – Welsh ambulance chief to step down
East Midlands, UK – Ambulance service to miss target
Stoke-on-Trent, UK – Stoke baby find alert to paramedics delayed by an hour
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba – An ambulance for very obese ordered
New York, New York – 9/11 organization leaders respond to Ahmadinejad claim that 9/11 was a big lie
Charlottetown, PEI – Health minister to meet EMS about speed restrictions
Bensalem, Pennsylvania – Colleagues remember dead paramedic
Los Angeles, California – LA City Council considers further reducing ambulance coverage
Covington, Kentucky – Northern Kentucky hospital company sells ambulances
Dover, Delaware – Delaware paramedics seek more state aid
Almena Township, Michigan – Man dies after crashing into ambulance, three cars, then a house
Johannesburg, South Africa – Hunt for gunmen following medics’ ordeal
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Charlottetown, PEI – Health and Wellness Minister presents paramedic bursary awards
Coral Gables, Florida – Florida couple accused of stealing ambulance records
Baltimore, Maryland – Sussex paramedics earn silver at competition
Sacaton, Arizona – Paramedic hail hero boy from Arizona bus crash
Durham, North Carolina – Two injured after ambulance overturns responding to call
Amarillo, Texas – State investigating ambulance service
Albuquerque, New Mexico – Local paramedics recognized for their work in Haiti
College Park, Georgia – Investigation clears College Park paramedics
Cumbria, UK – Two awards for Cumbria floods ambulance worker
Hillarys, West Australia – Ambos injured in crash
Monday, March 8, 2010
Toronto, Ontario – Paralyzed paramedic gets working dog to assist him
Somerside, PEI – Paramedics await word on speed policy
Cornwall, Ontario – Rapid response saves lives
Martinsburg, West Virginia – EMT case moves ahead
West Palm Beach, Florida – EMT talks about crash that took his leg
Springfield, Missouri – Rural ambulance service may depend on passage of health care reform
Dublin, Ireland – Attacks driving medics, firefighters abroad
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Elgin, Ontario – Paramedic visits school to talk about Haiti
Grande Prairie, Alberta – EMS Foundation finding success
Nashville, Tennessee – Off-duty paramedics rush to help woman injured in tire explosion
Grand Island, Nebraska – City to repay for ambulance fees
Stonington, Connecticut – Bill that would restore ambulance services advances
Alameda, California – City examining private ambulance alternatives
Oxford, Florida – Student faces felony assault charges for allegedly attacking a paramedic
Baku, Azerbaijan – Azerbaijan funds extra 7 million manats to buy ambulance cars
Friday, March 5, 2010
Windsor, Ontario – EMS chief set to retire
Toronto, Ontario/Vancouver, BC – BC medics with Canadian Medical Assistance Team deployed to Chile
Washington, D.C. – Child dies;family questions ambulance response
Providence, Rhode Island – Police beat victim;ambulance records go missing
Bolton, UK – Clean ambulance plan to be shared with other trusts
Pendle, UK – MP calls for action over poor ambulance times
Great Melton, UK – Paramedic’s epic bike ride across UK to help work of Samaritans
Glasgow, UK – Medic stopped from helping mine fall mum
Portslade, UK – Jury in paramedic trial out for second day
Thursday, March 4, 2010
St. Petersburg, Florida – Florida emergency responders worry about suicides by caustic brews
Fort Pierce, Florida – SUV crashes into ambulance, injuring medics
Orange County, Florida – Woman who caused crash that injured paramedic was on cell phone
St. Charles, Missouri – St. Charles paramedics finding rapid access
Scotland, UK – Scottish Ambulance Service looking for mobile data solution
York, UK – Yorkshire ambulance chiefs hit back over safety claims
Sussex, UK – Jury retires in paramedic trial
Wiltshire, UK – Off duty Wiltshire Air Ambulance paramedic helps rescue man in river
ACT, Australia – Ambulance response times improving
Auckland, New Zealand – Ambulance sector in crisis
Tampico, Mexico – Gunmen help suspect escape from ambulance
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Provincial budget allocates $52 million extra for ambulance
Denver, Colorado – Ambulance firm reportedly seeking $550 million in loans
Los Angeles, California – City cuts hit ambulances;fee hikes to follow?
Spartanburg, South Carolina – Mother whose son jumped from ambulance speaks out
Spartanburg, South Carolina – Witness who saw teen jump from ambulance comments
College Park, Georgia – Paramedics under investigation
East Sussex, UK – Lie accused paramedic — ‘impossible to move dying man’
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Tories want to empower ambulance committee
Simcoe County, Ontario – Advanced paramedics get green light
Vernon, BC – BC air ambulances inadequate?
Clearwater River, Saskatchewan – Chief critical of northern air ambulance
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – Man allegedly rams into ambulance
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Man dies during storm when 911 calls unheeded
Paducah, Kentucky – Regional EMS changes policies to ensure safety, prevent drug tampering
San Francisco, California – Fire department reaches ambulance response goal
Dayton, Ohio – County rallies for EMS volunteer struggling with cancer
Plymouth, UK – Paramedic fit to practice – panel
Monday, March 1, 2010
Nanaimo, BC – Paramedics’ battle loses steam
Kamloops, BC – Emergency transport helicopter fails to get off the ground
Charlottetown, PEI – Speed limit rules for paramedics don’t apply to firefighters, police
Denver, Colorado – Fire departments take action in ambulance thefts
McCracken County, Kentucky – Former EMT testifies in his own defence
El Paso, Texas – NTSB eyes Texas air ambulance crash
Sacramento, California – Metro fire district plans to staff all fire engines with paramedics
New South Wales, Australia – Paramedics volunteer plan draws backlash
Auckland, New Zealand – Ambulance staff concern over 111 fiasco
New South Wales, Australia – Ambulances being used to jump queue
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Columbus, Ohio – EMTs to gain accreditation
Indianapolis, Indiana – Man meets paramedics who rescued him
Georgetown, Delaware – Sussex paramedics vocal in opposition to possible cuts
Austin County, Texas – Austin County EMS uses latest equipment to save lives
Bristol, UK – Paramedic flirted with waitress during emergency call out
Hampshire, UK – Politicians pay a visit to air ambulance base
Edinburgh, UK – Pensioner left out in the cold by ambulance
Tokoroa, New Zealand – St. John emergency error pitiful
Doha, Qatar – Court acquits ambulance medic in crash case
Friday, February 26, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – New Brunswick loosens speed restrictions on ambulance making calls
Pontypool, Ontario – Local paramedic helps in Haiti
Lincoln, Nebraska – Judge sends former Lincoln EMT/firefighter to prison
McCracken County, Kentucky – Former EMT under fire for taking drugsÂ
Denver, Colorado – Thieves take narcotics from ambulances
Queens, New York – EMS to restore 911 access for city VACs
Brighton, UK – Brighton paramedic did not resuscitate dying man
Hartlepool, UK – Paramedics sniff out drugs farm
ACT, Australia – Union concerns about private operators
Norfolk, Island, Australia – Air ambulance crash pilot suspended despite heroic landing
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto volunteers driving ambulances to El Salvador
Butte, Montana – New technology saving paramedics’ backs
Summit County, Colorado – Local ambulance service supports heart health
St. Louis, Missouri – Ambulance flips on busy street
Duluth, Minnesota – City Council receives task force EMS recommendations
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – City emergency services reacts to criticism
Albany, New York – Concerned citizens:County pays too much in overtime
New Haven, Connecticut – EMT makes good on promise to quake survivor
Eastbourne, UK – Ambulance paramedics in warning over staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Fargo, North Dakota – Jamestown area ambulance loses half its fleet
York, Pennsylvania – Wife/EMT first to respond in husband’s death
Spartanburg, South Carolina – EMS crews require heftier lifts to load obese patients
Tullahoma, Tennessee – City’s mayor demands change in emergency response protocol
Annapolis, Maryland – County loses thousands of ambulance reports
New York, New York – NY boy dies after ambulance goes to wrong address
New Haven, Connecticut – EMS crew takes on tactical training
Spokane, Washington – Paramedics use pig parts for training
Hilton Head, South Carolina – SC Senate panel advances EMS data disclosure bill
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Vancouver, BC – BC Ambulance OK as is
Waterloo, Ontario – Several ambulances spend afternoon parked
Middle Twp, New Jersey – Ambulance medic and other driver cited in collision
Shrewsbury, Missouri – EMTs deliver baby in driveway
Torrington, Connecticut – City man allegedly spits on EMTs, assaults cops
Hartford, Connecticut – EMT suffers minor injuries after crash
Columbus, Ohio – Suspected drunk driver t-bones medic
Longford, Ireland – Sentencing adjourned for man who assaulted medics
Waikato, New Zealand – Ambulance delay may have cost my son’s life, father says
Friday, February 19, 2010
Nipawin, Saskatchewan – Paramedic program a welcome addition
Wynnefield, Pennsylvania – Stolen ambulance recovered after chase
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – City may discipline EMS workers
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh reevaluates 911 dispatch after man’s death
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Woman says crews told her to walk uphill for ambulance
Las Vegas, Nevada – Firefighters battle with ambulance firms
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Ambulance struck at fire station
Peterborough, UK – Ambulances are easy targets for attacks
Queensland, Australia – QAS investigation over address bungle after boy drowned
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Probe into R10M air ambulance scam
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Okotoks, Alberta – Problems plague EMS dispatch after provincial takeover
Amherst, Nova Scotia – Paramedics rescue ailing woman from smoke-filled home
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Paramedics, police to seek more money in 2010 budget
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Man dies waiting 30 hours for ambulance
Washington Heights, New York – Man barricades himself in ambulance
Newburgh, New York – Man charged after spitting blood at EMTs, cops
Poplar Bluff, Missouri – Cutbacks lead to budget crisis for SEMO ambulance services
El Paso, Texas – New provider will increase number of paramedics
Springfield, Missouri – EMTs need bigger equipment for patients
Scotland, UK – More patients may be treated at home by paramedics
Brisbane, Queensland – Ambulance an hour late to boy’s drowning
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Region, family mourn loss of paramedic soldier
Racine, Wisconsin – People putting off calling for an ambulance, emergency officials say
Beaufort, South Carolina – Emergency medical workers should be held accountable
Tullahoma, Tennessee – Dispute continues over first responder policy
Effingham, Illinois – Paramedic copes with Haiti devastation firsthand
Kent, UK – Air ambulance celebrates 20th anniversary
Bradford, UK – Grieving family’s dismay over paramedic’s legal fate in road crash
Antrim, Ireland – Lucky escape as ambulance destroyed in motorway blaze
Antrim, Ireland – Report into ambulance fire due
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Indianpolis, Indiana – Ambulance falls into hole at water main break
Denver, Colorado – Flight For Life now operates 24/7 in high country
Orlando, Florida – Car veers into paramedics working crash scene
Binghampton, New York – Ambulance addicts abuse 911 system
Miami, Florida – Chicago and Miami team up to donate ambulances to Haiti
Reading, UK – Mental health patient sets herself on fire in ambulance
Powys, UK – Hour wait for an ambulance causes mother to speak out
Wellingsborough, UK – Firefighter will launch air ambulance walk for heroes
Monday, February 15, 2010
Whitehorse, Yukon – Yukon paramedic files written complaint against RCMP after cell choking
Vancouver, BC – Street medics prepare for the unexpected
Erin, Ontario – Chapman pushes province for better ambulance service in Erin
Duluth, Minnesota – Duluth EMS panel member held in contempt of court
Hampshire, UK – Ambulance chiefs vow to improve
Romford, UK – Pervert sentenced in back of ambulance
Belfast, UK – Faulty ambulance sat navs that left ambulance crews all at sea
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Air ambulance used for soccer match
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Milton, Massachusetts – Drive of ambulance cited in crash
Kiowa County, Oklahoma – Former ambulance service director faces embezzlement charge
Fargo, North Dakota – Patient in ambulance crash dies
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Benefit set for injured paramedic
Detroit, Michigan – Even on vacation, paramedic is a hero
Whitstable, UK – Air ambulance paramedic to raise money by cycling around Cuba
Friday, February 12, 2010
Vancouver, BC – BC looks at privatizing ambulances
Pierre, South Dakota – SD gets $5.6 M grant to help train rural EMTs
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Snowbanks squeezing city streets, ambulances
Broomfield, Colorado – Broomfield paramedic invents better lifesaving tool
Cardiff, UK – AM says he cannot remember assaulting paramedic
West Midlands, UK – Private 999 crews used in shortage
Cheltenham, UK – Gang attacks St. John Ambulance volunteer
New South Wales, Australia – Ambulances still lack GPS:NSW hearing
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Dallas, Texas – Air ambulance firm has five crashes in six months
Madison, Wisconsin – Suspected ambulance joy rider to face charges
Washington, D.C. – D.C. ambulance crews struggle to get to calls
St. Helier, New Jersey – Paramedic attacked while treating drunk
Denbighshire, UK – Paramedic’s Afghanistan rescue bravery
Wealdon District, UK – Paramedics can’t find houses at night — because numbers are hidden
Lincolnshire, UK – Paramedics get silly sock warning
Queensland, Australia – Union seeks ambulance queuing fix
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Chicago, Illinois – Drunken man steals ambulance with patient inside
Beaverton, Oregon – Woman sues after claiming medics dropped her on her head
Pulaski County, Arkansas – National Guard offers ambulances in winter weather
Fargo, North Dakota – Icy roads cause ambulance rollover near Fargo
Columbia, North Carolina – Bill to open EMS records is sidetracked
Houston, Texas – Cost of an ambulance ride could be going up
Loveland, Colorado – Lifesaving device honors paramedic
Buckinghamshire, UK – Targets damaging ambulance response times, probe finds
Swindon, UK – Ambulance service defends staff plan
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Scrap NB ambulance fees:health critic
Syracuse, New York – Ambulance abuse on the rise
Suffolk County, New York – Cops:Nerd stole emergency radios with great frequency
Washington, D.C. – Super-size equipment helps D.C. area EMTs move the obese
Washington, D.C. – Ambulance crashes into presidential motorcade
Raleigh, North Carolina – Parents file wrongful death suit against county, EMT
Baltimore, Maryland – Emergency personnel battle clogged streets, balky walkers
Sussex, UK – Sussex ambulance staff threaten to strike
Cardiff, UK – Paramedic claims politician assaulted him
Monday, February 8, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Man charged for pointing gun at paramedics
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto EMS to take policy suggestions from public
Erin, Ontario – Lying for EMS service symptom of deeper ambulance problem
Preston, UK – No sacking for speeding ambulance medics
Ipswich, UK – Speed warning to ambulance medics
Scotland, UK – Paramedics win innovation award
Grafton, New South Wales – Ambos want abuse of system to stop
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba -Â A fix for fire-paramedic stations
Avondale, Arizona – Police car, ambulance involved in wreck en route to crash
Mansfield, Missouri – Steps taken to replace ambulances
Plainfield Township, Pennsylvania – Man accused of biting paramedic, trying to bite police officer
Bakersfield, California – State rule threatens local ambulance monopoly
South Wales, UK – Bad weather hits ambulance times
Karachi, Pakistan – Security prevents ambulances from reaching Civil hospital
Friday, February 5, 2010
Niagara, Ontario – Province asked to cover EMS bill
Simcoe County, Ontario – Extra paramedic care in slow lane
Peterborough, Ontario – Peterborough EMS donates supplies to Haiti
Ventura County, California – County paramedic finds scale of suffering in Haiti unparalleled
New York, New York – FDNY uses mobile kits to train citizens in CPR
London, UK – London’s Air Ambulance to be on duty around the clock
Liverpool, UK – Paramedics slam NHS ban on novelty socks
Dudley, UK – MP hails role of 999 crews
Peterborough, UK – Thug launched attack on lone paramedic
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba – New ambulance gets great review
Fulton, New York – Lawsuit:woman claims ambulance company caused mother to suffocate
Daytona Beach, Florida – Paramedic injured in ambulance crash
Jefferson City, Missouri – Gov cuts $74 million;broadband EMT radio system hit hardest
Boca Raton, Florida – Residents give gifts to Boca paramedics, firefighters
Kirkbymoorside, UK – Paramedic dies aged 47
Lancashire, UK – Lancashire people told not to make frivolous 999 calls
Cheshire, UK – MP introduces ambulance response bill
York, UK – Ambulance bosses deny drivers could be discliplined for breaking speed limit
Johannesburg, South Africa – Paramedic jailed for rushing to help critical pensioner
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Paramedic students heading to NJ for lectures and training
Calgary, Alberta – Ads aim to improve safety for emergency responders
Ottawa, Ontario – Canada still without planned network of emergency teams
Daytona Beach, Florida – Vehicle hits ambulance leaving accident scene
Portland, Oregon – Paramedics sound warnings about safety seats
Denver, Colorado – Former firefighter admits making fake 911 ambulance calls
East Lancashire, UK – Ambulance chiefs too cautious
London, UK – Drive your ambulance too fast and you’re fired
London, UK – Ambulance man seeks pardon, father seeks help
Victoria, Australia – Driver, paramedics in hospital after acid spills from truck
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Dornoch, Ontario – One dead as car, ambulance collide
Ocala, Florida – Report says ambulance service more efficient, cheaper
Troup County, Georgia – Paramedic accused of rape;held without bond
Lancashire, UK – East Lancashire 999 ambulance response times go up
Hertfordshire, UK – Paramedics attend very high number of road crashes as ice hits
Wiltshire, UK – Ambulance staff to be balloted on industrial action
Adelaide, South Australia – Binge drinkers put pressure on stretched ambos
Johannessburg, South Africa – Paramedic remembered after fatal fall
Jerusalem, Israel – Israel testing UAV ambulance
Monday, February 1, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Paramedic inquiry bogus
St. Catherine’s, Ontario – Young paramedic returns from Haiti
Houston, Texas – Paramedic raped and drugged while in Iraq, lawsuit claims
Buena, New Jersey – Man jumps from burning building to ambulance
Martinsburg, West Virginia – EMT’s hearing delayed
Cockermouth, UK – Devoted paramedic played pivotal role in floods aftermath
Wiltshire, UK – Industrial action threat from ambulance staff
Kimberley, Australia – Ambulance volunteers threaten to strike
Brisbane, Australia – Pit bull attacks elderly woman, ambos
Victoria, Australia – Paramedic shortage a huge problem, warns whistleblowers
Saturday, January 30, 2010
St. Paul, New Brunswick – Ambulance worries NB community
Louisville, Kentucky – Local man faces charges after allegedly punching girlfriend, EMT
West Plains, Missouri – Air Evac director assists with quake aftermathÂ
Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Bash to help EMT help in Haiti
Monteagle, Tennessee – New system streamlines ambulance discharge process
Cleveland, Ohio – Callling all medical professionals;help needed in Haiti
New South Wales, Australia – Paramedics treat 1,600 at Big Day OutÂ
Guam – Only 3 ambulances for entire island
Friday, January 29, 2010
Hamilton, Ontario – Haitian ‘war zone’ floored local paramedics
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics need new union
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Driver wakes up, rams ambulance
Rowley Regis, UK – One crew member injured as ambulance crashes
Weardale, UK – Paramedics in the driving seat
Mpumalanga, South Africa – Shock at medics’ copper theft
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Victoria, BC – Ambulance service needs major surgery
Norfolk, Virginia – Paramedics are heroes in Haiti
Tishomingo, Texas – Volunteer EMT remains hospitalized after wreck
Des Moines, Iowa – Woman found dead 4 days after falling, said ambulance too expensive
Cleveland, Ohio – Officials, paramedics union disagree on how cutbacks are going
Kansas City, Missouri – KC fire chief stands to become CEO of MAST ambulance service
Drogheda, Ireland – Paramedic threatened with knife
Queensland, Australia – Paramedics seek ban on pool cues at pubs and clubs
Victoria, Australia – Emergency care workers needed in Victoria
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Toronto, Ontario – Rules get tougher for paramedics
Hamilton, Ohio – Device to help paramedics communicate with Hispanics/Latinos
Boston, Massachusetts – Boston EMS gets names new chief
Conyers, Georgia – Former EMT pleads guilty to sex crime
Oroville, California – 100 pounds of marijuana found in ambulance
Dowagiac, Michigan – Ambulance service merger expected to add jobs in southwestern Michigan
Wales, UK – Woman in excruciating pain waited almost seven hours for ambulance
West Midlands, UK – Paramedic attack figures revealed
Hertfordshire, UK – Historic bank note sale supports Hertfordshire air ambulance
Reading, UK – Hoax 999 calls putting lives at risk
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Comox, BC – BC paramedics confront Haiti quake chaos
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto paramedics to start receiving enhanced training
Granite City, Illinois – EMT worker claims he was wrongfully fired after punching patient
Kansas City, Missouri – Missouri considers letting EMTs report dangerous drivers
Glassboro, New Jersey – Rowan student faces assault, drinking charges in attack on EMT
Detroit, Michigan – New proposed state rules for 911 dispatchers lacks medical training
Seattle, Washington – Local medics return from Haiti
Henley, UK – Paramedic flies to Caribbean to help victims of earthquake
Lincolnshire, UK – Ambulance response times reviewed
Northampton, UK – Ambulance staff praised for daring rescue attempt
New South Wales, Australia – Paramedics issued tough new rules on handling drugs
Monday, January 25, 2010
Comox, BC – BC paramedics help in birth of baby boy amid death and destruction in Haiti
Prince George, BC – Paramedics rally at MLA’s office
Justin, Texas – Justin man dies after jumping from ambulance, officials say
Oceana County, Michigan – EMS starts patient follow-ups
Boston, Massachusetts – Ambulance crashes into store
Brooklyn, New York – Fury as EMT duo returns
Charleston, West Virginia – Bill aims to crack down on non-emergency 911 medical calls
Leicester, UK – 2 Leicester paramedics due in Haiti to care for survivors
Victoria, Australia – Victoria gets new ambo, more paramedics
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian military adds medical technicians to air force helicopter crews
New York, New York – New Yorkers use wiles to get medical aid to Haiti
Queens, New York – City shuts out ambulance corps
Douglas, Massachusetts – State pulled EMT licence for assault and battery
Rapid City, South Dakota – Medical calls comprise most of fire department’s calls
Kingston, Massachusetts – Ambulance flips on slick road
Acushnet, Massachusetts – Fire causes damage, dog revived by paramedics
Bury, UK – Paramedic’s fears over ambulance delays
Tottenham, UK – Paramedic mistook Tube suicide man for his brother
Friday, January 22, 2010
Sarnia, Ontario – Adult student punched paramedic
Truro, Nova Scotia – Generosity of paramedics help sisters attend mother’s funeral
Nanaimo, BC – Medics slam report
New York, New York – EMTs off suspension, deny accusation in pregnant woman’s death
Monroe, North Carolina – Ambulance broken into at repair shop
Augusta, Georgia – Ambulance, bus in wreck
Miami, Florida – Paramedics travel to quake’s epicenter
Oswego, New York – State suspends licences of 2 Oswego medics
Wales, UK – Ceredigion’s ambulance response times lowest in Wales
Victoria, Australia – Union attacks ambulance delays
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Widow thanks four paramedics who intervened and tried to save officer
Penticton, BC – Protest targets paramedics’ dispute
Oswego, New York – State suspends EMTs’ certifications after ambulance probe
Overland Park, Kansas – EMS crews using therapeutic hypothermia
Leavenworth, Kansas – EMS worker extinguishes ambulance fire
Chicago, Illinois – Paramedics and other personnel land in Haiti
Burlington, Vermont – Vermont’s largest hospitals sends paramedics and medical team to Haiti
Colchester, UK – Cycling paramedics hope to bypass jams
Victoria, Australia – GP slams ambulance shortage
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Victoria, BC – Report makes recommendations on future of BC Ambulance Service
Vancouver, BC – Ambulance service dispute not being felt by public
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Drop sick time benefit for paramedics, firefighters
Midland, Ontario – Paramedics collected more than 5,700 toys
Guelph, Ontario – Halton paramedics head to Haiti
Sumner County, Tennessee – Former EMS workers take plea deal
Keene, New Hampshire – EMT injured in ambulance crash
Keene, New Hampshire – Ambulance crash under investigation
Jacksonville, Florida – Jacksonville medics in Haiti plead for helicopters
Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City Fire Department to work together with ambulance service
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Toronto, Ontario – GTA paramedics, doctors prepare for Haiti mission
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Province accused of dragging its heels on ambulance committee
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Paramedics try reviving dead woman
Landover Hills, Maryland – Paramedics hold stuff-a-truck relief effort for Haiti
Sussex County, Delaware – Sussex EMS honors outstanding paramedics
Covington, Kentucky – Covington installs cameras in ambulance
Keene, New Hampshire – Ambulance skids off road with patient inside
Bristol, UK – Red faces as MP spends day with ambulance crew
Tasmania, Australia – New $6m ambulance centre for Hobart
Johannesburg, South Africa – Paramedics donate their own blood to save boy’s life
Monday, January 18, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics need to remain silent
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics who tried to  save Czapnik identified
Carman, Manitoba – Paramedic fears for kin while hoping to help
Castlegar, British Columbia – Town Hall addresses ambulance concerns
Charlotte, North Carolina – Physicians, paramedics prepare for disaster
Ann Arbor, Michigan – UM Health System offers medical supplies, air ambulance to Haiti
Indianapolis, Indiana – Trauma medics to help quake victims
Cumbria, UK – Cumbria pensioner’s 24 hour ambulance journey nightmare
Port au Prince, Haitia – Ontario paramedic in Haiti says hospitals are overwhelmed
Saturday, January 16, 2010
White Township, New Jersey – Ambulance crashes into pole, leaves one dead
Providence, Rhode Island – Providence EMT worries about friends in Haiti
Tallahassee, Florida – Florida EMT responds to Haiti earthquake
Natick, Massachusetts – Natick EMT could be headed to Haiti
New York, New York – Clues sought in search for hero EMTs
Sheldon, Iowa – Retired EMT survives Haiti earthquake on roof
Lynn, UK – Paramedic cycle vandals put lives at risk
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tioga, New York – Medic died while responding to an emergency
Memphis, Tennessee – New tool being used to track EMS patients
Los Angeles, California – LA search-rescue team arrives in Haiti
Dayton, Ohio – Ohio paramedics with Task Force one waiting to fly to Haiti to help out
Dallas, Texas – Nurses, paramedics needed in Haiti
Highland, UK – Ambulance called to find lost bank card!
Surrey, UK – Cyclist in ambulance crash dies
Reading, UK – Paramedics hit out at non emergency callers
North Yorkshire, UK – 999 driver loses control on black ice
Tswane, South Africa – SA medics and rescuers to Haiti
Jerusalem, Israel – Israel dispatches rescue team to Haiti
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Ambulance dispatchers may strike this month: union
Toronto, Ontario – GlobalMedic team head to Haiti
Des Moine, Iowa – Police seek driver who struck ambulance
Martinsburg, West Virginia – EMT charged with stealing patients’ drugs
Los Angeles, California – Rescue crew prepares for trip to Haiti
Heanor, UK – Paramedics assaulted by patient’s boyfriend
Nottingham, UK – Ambulance service passed final hygiene inspection
Wandsworth, UK – CCTV helps police, paramedics, council claims
West Sussex – Motorist tows ambulance to hospital to save kidney transplant patient
New South Wales, Australia – Police officer publicly thanks paramedics who came to her aid
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Cariboo, BC – Paramedics draw attention to Bill 21
Columbia, South Carolina – Ambulance involved in fatal accident
Lauderdale County, Mississippi – Pair of medics attacked by sword wielding patient
Penn Township, Pennsylvania – Driver of ambulance who killed man not reckless:attorney
Bay County, Michigan – Man pleads guilty to impersonating EMT
Beaufort County, South Carolina – Lessons learned in WWII help EMTs today
Bradenton, Florida – Ambulance involved serious Manatee crash
Carlisle, UK – Snowy weather worst ever in Cumbria, says paramedic
Belfast, Ireland – Sat nav stolen from ambulance
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Calgary, Alberta – EMS team cuts unnecessary trips to Calgary ERs
Ottawa, Ontario – Dying officer thanked paramedic rescuers
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics, firefighters pay tribute to Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan
Superior, Wisconsin – Rollover sends paramedics to hospital
New York, New York – Caring EMT tried to help in tragedy
Gadsden, Alabama – Ambulance service employees protest repeated paycheck bounces
Iron River, Wisconsin – Paramedics, patient injured in ambulance rollover near Iron River
Glendale, California – 911 calls tougher to pinpoint
London, UK – Ambulance services closes to breaking point amid treacherous conditions
Isle of Wight, UK – Coastguards help ambulance crews
Monday, January 11, 2010
Red Deer, Alberta – City saves on medics
Jackson, Michigan – Paramedic injured in crash
Washington, D.C. – EMT illegally removed from job, court rules
Charleston, South Carolina – Charleston County consolidated 911 to address problems faster
New York, New York – Asthma blamed in death of pregnant woman allegedly ignored by EMTs
Hertfordshire, UK – Ambulance crews pushed to their limits
Scotland, UK – Ambulance crews struggle in snow
Lancashire, UK – Ambulance chief praises staff
New South Wales, Australia – Ambos hit back at critics
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Belle Fourche, South Dakota – Ambulance plans major changes
Morgan County, Kentucky – Ambulance in wreck
Yucaipa, California – Man arrested for threatening EMT crew
Weston, UK – Agony ambulance wait for OAP
Saffron Waldon, UK – Ambulance service prepares for weekend’s ongoing adverse weather
Rampurhat, India – Four killed in ambulance-van collision
Beijing, China – 999 motor bike ambulances get through bad traffic
Friday, January 8, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Ambulance stolen from paramedics
Peterborough, Ontario – Ambulance offload delays unacceptable, warden says
Stanley, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB apologizes, scraps bill
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics planning to picket sliding centre
Wayne, West Virginia – Former paramedic sues after tractor trailer hits ambulance
Yorkshire, UK – Non-urgent ambulances remain cancelled
Northampton, UK – Ambulance in six vehicle pile-up
Wales, UK – Ambulance rural response times questioned by report
Nottinghamshire, UK – Paramedic swore at driver in road rage incident
Blackburn, UK – Blackburn paramedic cautioned for attacking boy, 13
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Rockport, Massachusetts – EMT and purported Intel expert vows to fight weapons, larceny charges
Phoenix, Arizona – Experts on ambulance safety meet at Phoenix event
Topeka, Kansas – Ambulances start charging extra for obese patients
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – EMSA cools down cardiac arrest patients
Amarillo, Texas – AMR new ambulance for Amarillo
London, UK – Ambulance crews prioritize cases and hospital cancel routine operations
Worcester, UK – Ambulance volunteers help in big freeze
Shetland, UK – Ambulance man appears in court on sex charges
Stanthorpe, Australia – Injured man assaults paramedic
Victoria, Australia – Single responders start in regional Victoria
Rome, Italy – Elderly Italian who fell out of ambulance dies from injury
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Service is going to deteriorate until paramedics get the proper respect
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia – Former paramedic expresses remorse over drinking, driving
Washington Township, New Jersey – Paramedic’s funeral
New York, New York – Autopsy for woman who died after EMTs balked
New York, New York – EMS poster boy Keith Rock’s career may be over due to clunky boots
Georgetown Township, Michigan – Ambulance flips on black ice
Brandon, Florida – Fire paramedic charged with DUI after crash
Coral Gables, Florida – Gables uses life saving heart attack treatment
Cumbria, UK – Paramedics will respond to only life threatening incidents
South Wales, UK – Ambulance services hit by bad weather
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Woman charged with stealing ambulance
Elgin, Ontario – Paramedics remain fearful of water contamination at station
Welland, Ontario – Gun sezied at paramedic call
Lithia Springs, Georgia – Fallen paramedic recalled as professional, caring for family and patients
Salt Lake City, Utah – Bill could move EMTs into state’s public safety division
Vineland, New Jersey – Man charged with kicking EMT after he himself had been attacked
Amarillo, Texas – Who will run city’s ambulance service?
Piqua, Ohio – Ambulance rolls over on I-75, closes one lane
Columbus, Ohio – City to get new 911 system
Lincolnshire, UK – Hi-tech ambulances give staff the edge
West Midlands, UK – Record New Year for ambulance call outs
Monday, January 4, 2010
Vancouver, BC – Helijet to provide air ambulances for Olympics
North Delta, BC – BC Ambulance says sorry to Dad for 911 call gone wrong
Belmont, North Carolina – Belmont EMT/firefighter collapses, dies
Blufton, South Carolina – County EMS, five others named in lawsuit over Blufton man’s death
Uttoxeter, UK – Injured ambulance driver turns inspirational author
West Midlands, UK – Paramedics go live on hi-tech radio system
Hertfordshire, UK – Huge rise in Christmas ambulance service call-outs
Leicestershire, UK – Paramedic hurt when car crashes
New South Wales, Australia – New smart car ambulance on hand
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Detroit, Michigan – Detroit paramedic mourned after fatal crash
Eureka, Missouri – Funeral scheduled for paramedic/state trooper killed in Christmas accident
Nashville, Tennessee – Report links medical condition to fatal ambulance crash
Bloomington, Illinois – Bloomington hires agency to collect unpaid ambulance bills
Denver, Colorado – 911 non emergencies a growing problem nationwide
Jersey City, New Jersey – Six EMTs at Med Center honored for heroic actions
West Midlands, UK – Plea over unnecessary 999 calls
Plymouth, UK – Long service awards for ambulance staff
Aberdeen, UK – Man admits assaulting paramedic
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Applegate, California – Ambulance nearly goes off cliff during ATV rescue
Dallas, Texas – Three injured in helicopter ambulance hard landing
Westchester, New York – Corrections officer charged with DWI after hitting ambulance
Lehighton, Pennsylvania – Driver of minivan killed in crash with ambulance
Johnson County, North Carolina – Emergency crew injured when ambulance struck by car
Kettering, Ohio – Ambulance involved in collision
Gloucestershire, UK – Ambulance calls at all time high
Duloe, UK – Ambulance in icy sat-nav error
Tasmania, Australia – Ambulance officers fed up with violence
South Australia – Pushbike peril of paramedics
Monday, December 28, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB wins award for safety
Scott County, Mississippi – Paramedics spread joy to nursing homes, hospitals
New York, New York – EMTs who neglected dying pregnant woman could face jail time
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Internal strife still dogs ambulance
Kirkbymoorside, UK – Man charged with causing death of paramedic
Rothbury, UK – Ambulance service spends 10,800 pounds on IPods for staff
Kent, UK – Ambulance crashes during 999 call
Brisbane, Australia – Cover-up claimed over theft of morphine by paramedic
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwandan government acquires 67 modern ambulances
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Warren, Michigan – Man with knife in chest orders coffee, calls paramedics
New York, New York – Accused EMTs’ lawyer decries rush to judgement
San Antonio, Texas – Chopper 5 HD video used to clear paramedics
Laconia, New Hampshire – Person in custody after ambulance taken outside hospital
Kent, UK – Weather doubles ambulance calls
Orkney, UKÂ – Two injured in Orkney ambulance crash
Rochdale, UK – Public get stuck in snow ambulance moving again
Sydney, Australia – Paramedic charged over drugs
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Island EMS paramedics jump at chance to give at Christmas
Prince George, BC – Paramedics fill ambulances with food donations
Toronto, Ontario – Ornge reaches agreement with paramedics’ union
Washington, D.C. – Invisible bracelet for emergency health alerts
Orlando, Florida – Free ambulance rides for elderly
Salt Lake City, Utah – Southwest Ambulance leaves Utah;dozens out of work
Texas City, Texas – Friend slashes friend, attacks ambulance attendant
Sussex, UK – Ambulance service sees calls nearly double
Birmingham, UK – Ambulances to promote 999 appeal
West Midlands, UK – Ambulance service goes digital
Manchester, UK – Too slow ambulance crews putting lives at risk
Monday, December 21, 2009
Elgin, Ontario – Paramedics advised to seek medical testing
Louisville, Kentucky – Victim’s family reacts to EMT’s plea deal in crash death
Saint Paul, Minnesota – St. Paul honours underprivileged EMTs
Cumbria, UK – Cumbria medic denies patient sex assault
Wales, UK – Drunk woman bit paramedic’s thumb
Queensland, Australia – Queensland paramedics win wage increase
Victoria, Australia – Union claims ambulance shifts not being filled
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – 90-year-old’s ambulance bill a mistake
Sioux City, Iowa – Siouxland paramedics receive honor
Atlanta, Georgia – Veteran paramedic weights in on Atlanta Fire Response
Olean, New York – Congressman turns EMTs to help Olean driver
Hertfordshire, UK – Abandonned cars delay 999 crew
Yorkshire, UK – Yorkshire Ambulance Service warns about misuse of 999 number
Lincolnshire, UK – Logjam delays Lincolnshire ambulances
Coventry, UK – Ambulance staff to the rescue in Coventry hostel blaze
Wisbech, UK – Ambulance service calls for common sense over 999 calls
Friday, December 18, 2009
Elgin, Ontario – Testing begins at ambulance station
Maritimes, Canada – Provinces plan Maritime wide emergency radio system
North Battleford, Saskatchewan – WPD Ambulance crams ambulance full of toys for needy children
Warwickshire, UK – Laser blinds air ambulance crew
Lincolnshire, UK – Woman dies after ambulance crash
Yorkshire, UK – Lives at risk from abuse of 999 service
Scotland, UK – 999 crews set for busy time
London, UK – Call for 999 ambulance response targets rethink
Victoria, Australia – Govt, ambulance service apologize to impaled woman
Northland, New Zealand – Holidaying paramedic from Britain saves motorcyclist
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Montreal, Quebec – Overcrowding slows ambulance staff:union
Campbellton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB employees feted
Schertz, Texas – Former EMT challenges firing
Tyler, Texas – EMT’s heroism leads to award, new family
Sparta, Tennessee – Injured paramedic helps driver who caused crash
New York, New York – Claim:EMTs working with worn out defibrillators
Harlington, UK – Paramedic commended for tackling a crazed attacker
Cardiff, Wales, UK – Success could lead to more pedalling paramedics
Wales, UK – Prosecutions call after CCTV put in hospitals, ambulances
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Newfoundland & Labrador – Complaints prompt medical flight review
Parksville, BC – Paramedics rally in support of pink-wearing co-worker
Susanville, California – Fundraiser for families of Mountain LifeFlight crash victims
Atlanta, Georgia – Atlanta City Council probes paramedics’ actions
Boston, Massachusetts – Patient flees ambulance, leads police on chase
Lebanon, Tennessee – New goggles light the night for LifeFlight
Kent, UK – Apology over ambulance wait death of boy aged 10
North Yorkshire, UK – Paramedic says monkeys could be trained to perform medical procedures
London, UK – Ambulance service celebrates accolade
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Hastings-Quinte, Ontario – Local paramedics research transporting stroke victims
Charleston, South Carolina – Ambulance flips over after accident
Weston, Wisconsin – Former EMT hit by car in four vehicle crash on highway
New York, New York – Blood Center, FDNY announce joint effort
Pensacola, Florida – Ambulance service to offer special holiday transportation
Norwich, Connecticut – Norwich givers stuff ambulance with toys
Staffordshire, UK – Bosses to pay after ambulance dispute
Warwickshire, UK – Ambulance will not be grounded
Kent, UK – Ambulance attacked on 999 mission
Melbourne, Australia – Casino incidents keeping paramedics busy
Monday, December 14, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics – new talks for a new deal
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Woman arrested after theft of ambulance
Hackensack, New Jersey – Laid off EMTs finding new jobs
Lakewood, New Jersey – Lakewood looks to eliminate EMS
Freeman, Missouri – Freeman paramedic honored for saving lives of two children
Torbay, UK – Ambulance workers notch up 130 years of service
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – Heavier EMS patients add weight to chopper upgrade
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Peel Region, Ontairo – Peel honours emergency communicators of the year
Sedona, Arizona – Paramedics mistook sweat lodge for mass suicide
Allegan County, Michigan – Ambulance overturns near Allegan, patient has to be extricated
Chicago, Illinois – Virtual paramedic training saves real lives
Rochester, New York – Car crash victim meets and honors EMT who saved her
St. Louis, Missouri – Several injured in crash with ambulance
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – State director of EMS retires
Westminster, UK – Ambulance staff call for responsible drinking in Westminster
Friday, December 11, 2009
Barrie, Ontario – Paramedics packed with toys for needy
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB CEO wants to improve system
Surrey, BC – Paramedics protest health minister’s speech
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Family protests ambulance bill
Kerhonkson, New York – Paramedics say goodbye to one of their own
Rochester, New York -Â 6 Rural Metro paramedics, EMTs to be honored
Chicago, Illinois – Ambulance medic injured, ticketed in crash
Duluth, Minnesota – Amendment could ease local paramedic shortages
Essex, UK – Crews working in ambulances top sick table
Wales, UK – Ambulance efficiency savings halted
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Burnaby, BC – Support strong for paramedics:poll
Midland, Ontario – Paramedic toy drive
Stanley, New Brunswick – Woman fights hefty ambulance bill
Rockport, Massachusetts – Intel expert? Armed offender? EMT’s background shows contrasts
Madison, Wisconsin – Hospitals face stuck ambulances, short staff
Wales, UK – Nurse lied on application form to get job as an ambulance first responder
London, UK – Air ambulance board allows sacked CEO to appeal
Yorkshire, UK – Ambulance crashes in North Yorks
Somerset, UK – Casualties sought by air ambulance
Hampshire, UK – Ambulance boss admits shortage in Hampshire
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Rockport, Massachusetts – EMT armed to the teeth;police find cache of weapons
Campbelltown, Pennsylania – Ambulance crash injures 7
Brooklyn, New York – EMT files race discrimination suit
Middlesex County, New Jersey – Man accused of jumping out of ambulance, fighting with cops
Shropshire, UK – Patients saved trip to A & E by new EMS service
London, UK – Ambulance workers take one day off a month sick
Bristol, UK – Police investigate Bristol ambulance crash
Plymouth, UK – Yobs damage ambulance as patient treated
Hobart, Australia – Teen on ambulance damage charge
Adelaide, South Australia – Ambo bikes for use in SA
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Chatham-Kent, Ontario – Paramedics recognized for work
Duncan, BC – Ambulance chopper can’t land due to chopper hazard
Birmingham, Alabama – Woman killed in crash as she tried to follow ambulance carrying husband
Torrington, Connecticut – Police say patient bit EMT’s ear during ER brawl
Wausau, Wisconsin – EMTs, firefighters hold “shop along” to buy presents for less fortunate
Wales, UK – Ambulance mission answers third world’s emergency call
Hampshire, UK – Rural ambulance response times too slow
Yorkshire, UK – Yorkshire 999 service worst in UK for response times
Yorkshire, UK – Challenging winter as ambulance bosses pledge improvement
Tasmania, Australia – Police recover stolen ambulance drugs
Tasmania, Australia – Ambulance officers shaken by overnight attack on vehicle
Monday, December 7, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – City considers cuts to number of new paramedics
Simcoe County, Ontario – Paramedic services toy drive still going strong
Bennington, Vermont – US Senate mulls bill for VT ambulance medic
Prescott, Arizona – Police make arrest in assault on paramedic
Salt Lake County, Utah – Medics use hypothermia to cool bodies in cardiac arrest
Fort Worth, Texas – Medical helicopter bill is a tough pill to swallow
Boston, Massachusetts – EMS under fire for heart attack call
London, UK – Paramedic stopped resuscitating newborn baby too soon, hearing told
Bristol, UK – Salvation Army chorus keeps air ambulance flying
Hawick, UK – Drunk man tried to kiss paramedic
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Middleton, Nova Scotia – Hospital staff called 911 to assist heart attack victim from car into ER
Union, Michigan – Help pack an ambulance with food in Union
Portland, Oregon – Oregon launches state wide emergency care registry
Boca Raton, Florida – Medics to honor good Samaritan who helped deliver a baby at gas station
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia runs through a major disaster exercise
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – First female mayor fills rolls as EMT, trainer, clown
Richland, Washington – Richland test driving CPR device
Amarillo, Texas – Consultant to study EMS issue
Flintshire, UK – Paramedics save baby in dramatic helicopter mission
Friday, December 4, 2009
Sudbury, Ontario – Paramedic ready to step up for city
Saginaw, Michigan – Ambulance company executive charged with drug, weapons felonies
Duluth, Michigan – Duluth Ambulance Task Force convenes
Davenport, Iowa – Rural towns struggle to find volunteer EMTs
East Midlands, UK – Ambulance chief forced to apologize for poor hygiene…again
Ipswich, UK – Ambulance crew unable to find place for suicidal girl
Hounslow, UK – Police and paramedics team up for weekends
Cambridgeshire, UK – Paramedic injured in road crash
Queensland, Australia – Union slams QAS over alarm debriefing
Auckland, New Zealand – Intensive supervision for ambulance medic after sexual assaults
Taranaki, New Zealand – Significant error by ambulance criticized
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Winnipeg man sues over 911 wait
Belleville, Ontario – Emergency services officials await provincial report
Calgary, AB – Saskatchewan medic’s foundation sends juvenile cancer patients to Grey Cup
Mayerthorpe, Alberta – Ambulance flips on way to collision
Washington, D.C. – Head of D.C.’s ambulance service calls it quits
Jacksonville, Florida – Paramedic/firefighter killed in shooting was beginning a lifesaving career
Long Island, New York – Ex-ambulance chief pleads guilty to government fraud
Washington Township, Ohio – Ambulance wrecks on way to hospital
Lansing, Michigan – $6.5 M award upheld in ambulance-trash truck crash
Rockport, Massachusetts – EMT accused of bilking firm of $32 K
Kent, UK – Former Kent Air Ambulance chief sacked after raising cash concerns
Queensland, Australia – Rejected from hospital, mum gives birth in ambulance bay
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Sudbury, Ontario – Sudbury paramedic receives governor general’s medal
Kamloops, BC – Statistics tell true story of paramedics
London, Ontario – Paramedic cycling to help clear landmines
Susanville, California – NTSB report yields little insight about air ambulance crash
Harris, New York – Patient accused of stealing ambulance at hospital
Leicester, UK – Ambulance badly damaged in crash
Inverness, UK – Injured woman waited more than an hour for ambulance
Wales, UK – Welsh farmers union to raise air ambulance funding
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics protest being legislated back to work
Vancouver, BC – MLA criticizes paramedics union
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Saskatoon ambulance operator needs cash infusion
Prince George, BC – Coroner to decide if inquest needed after paramedics complaint
Chicago, Illinois – Chicago woman accused of punching paramedic
Jacksonville, Florida – Teen killed:ambulance and truck collide
Lake Sumter, Florida – Designed to limit 911 abuse
San Antonio, Texas – Paramedics now have rules on strokes
Kent, UK – Thieves swipe sat-nav from on-call ambulance
Wales, UK – Ambulance teams clean up their act
New South Wales, Australia – Woman demands tapes over lost ambo crew
Monday, November 30, 2009
Nanaimo, BC – Paramedics promise escalating protests to strike-ending law
Regina, Saskatchewan – Ambulance computer system needs emergency help
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – MD Ambulance welcomes EMS review
Seminole, Oklahoma – EMS Director fired amid narcotics probe
Lansing, Michigan – Ambulance goes up in flames
Ocean City, Maryland – Judge dismisses lawsuit against paramedics
Edinburgh, UK – Thieves target ambulance
Worcester, UK – Rise in number of complaints against ambulance service
New South Wales, Australia – Man died as ambo got lost
New South Wales, Australia – Ambos deny getting lost
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Northumberland County, Ontario – Paramedics helping to brighten holidays for kids
Boston, Massachusetts – Boston EMTs help deliver baby on Thanksgiving
Lubbock, Texas – Black Friday really black for EMS crews
Birmingham, UK – No further action after ambulance inquiry
Devon, UK – Paramedic 200,000 pound injury cash
Bexhill, UK – Hero paramedic tells of professional pride
Sunshine Coast, Australia – Elderly donor gives ambos $19,000
Friday, November 27, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Paramedics’ plan to use cars stalls
Nanaimo, BC – Paramedics deserve support of government
Peterborough, Ontario – EMS costs up 10.9%
Victoria, BC – A death grip on paramedic jobs
Riverside, California – Ambulance for large patients get more use than expected
Valrico, Florida – Paramedic is thankful for his second chance at life
Peterborough, UK – Inquiry as Long Causeway bollards block paramedics
Northamptonshire, UK – Paramedics got lost on way to emergency call
Scarborough, UK – Scarborough ambulance crew attacked on call
Somerset, UK – Biker injured in paramedic crash
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Osoyoos, BC – Paramedics sound alarm about new local ambulance directiveÂ
Simcoe County, Ontario – Paramedics launch 2009 toy drive
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Mercedes ambulance tested in Manitoba
Detroit, Michigan – Ticket Man gives ambulance a ticket
Aurora, Colorado – Several hurt in crash involving RTD bus, ambulance
London, UK – London’s Air Ambulance chief executive sacked by trustees
Portland, UK – Award for Portland blaze paramedic
Ealing, UK – Drunken clubbers try to steal ambulance
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Mob attacks ambulance crew in city
New South Wales, Australia – Triple-0 fails to address blunders after tragic David Iredale case
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance system will get better
Vancouver, BC – From on strike to unstrike
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics’ labour problem may affect emergency services in 2010 Winter Olympics
Duquesne, Pennsylvania – Duquesne EMS chief recalled as city leader
Duluth, Minnesota – Duluth Ambulance task force approved
Phoenix, Arizona – Valley medics concerned over lack of sleep
Hoghton, UK – Paramedic attack victim:we suffer daily
Sussex, UK – Ambulance sat nav bungles are putting lives at risk
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics plan rowdy reception for minister
Calgary, Alberta – Calgary police chief says new law lets EMS share info is necessary
Edmonton, Alberta – Privacy boss wary about cops, paramedics sharing info
Duquesne, Pennsylvania – EMS chief, 77, dies at crash scene near Pittsburgh
San Francisco, California – San Francisco to relax ambulance restrictions
Owensboro, Kentucky – EMT arrested for theft
Gloucestershire, UK – Shocking figures reveal assaults on paramedics
Hertfordshire, UK – Attacks on Hertford 999 crews worst in region
Exmouth, UK – Exmouth ambulance worker gears up for Rotary Club exchange to Brazil
Tauranga, New Zealand – Shooting in ambulance bay
Monday, November 23, 2009
Victoria, BC – BC names commissioner to probe paramedics’ labour structure following strike
Vancouver, BC – Ambulance union to boycott inquiry
Tulsa, Oklahoma – EMS employees volunteer for drug testing
New York, New York – Man sues alleging ambulance staff threw his ear in trash
Amarillo, Texas – Man posed as paramedic, police say
Edinburgh, UK – Patients’ confidential records on stolen ambulance laptop
Worcester, UK – Cash boost means ambulance trust has no excuse
Yorkshire, UK – Ambulance trust making progress
Bolton, UK – Ambulance vandalized in vendetta
Reading, UK – Gang that shone lasers at ambulance released without charge
Victoria, Australia – Risk as ambulance access denied
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – Crash between ambulance and bus snarls downtown traffic
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Local dealer donates cars for paramedics
Tampa, Florida – Tampa paramedics at right place at right time to save teen
Plymouth, UK – Medals for ambulance staff
Manchester, UK – Thug who stoned ambulance spared jail
Friday, November 20, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Alberta easing paramedic witness rules
Vancouver, BC – VANOC to use medical volunteers if events threatened by paramedics
Seminole, Oklahoma – Missing drugs spark Medicus ambulance inquiry
Lancaster, Kentucky – Garrard EMS employee charged with theft of morphine
Honolulu, Hawaii – Makaha man arrested for allegedly punching female paramedic
Columbus, Ohio – Move to stop 911 call illegal
Colchester, UK – Ambulance bosses apologize over boy’s death
Queensland, Australia – Emergency services in blood chase
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics refuse part in farce
Victoria, BC – Overtime central to paramedic dispute
Halifax, Nova Scotia – MedicAlert health records now available to paramedics
Sudbury, Ontario – Paramedics expecting record numbers for dinner
Wales, UK – Good Samaritan helps crash victims escape stricken ambulance
London, UK – 1 in 10 paramedics attacked
Hartlepool, UK – Fall in attacks on ambulance crews
Cumbria, UK – Clean-up after ambulance report
Devon/Cornwall, UK -Â Ambulance crews scoop top awards
Yorkshire, UK – Millions poured in, but service still shows drop in performance
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics’ tough tactics are a sign of renewed militancy
Midhurst, Ontario – Paramedics kick off annual toy drive
Los Angeles, California – LA County paramedics start using stroke centers
Louisville, Kentucky – EMS overtime impacting public safety?
Wyandot County, Ohio – Paramedic arrives on scene to save parents
London, UK – Knifeman who threatened ambulance staff avoids jail
Wiltshire, UK – Wiltshire paramedic speaks out over rise in assaults on staff
Suffolk, UK – Attacks on ambulance crews continue to rise
Weston & Somerset, UK – Paramedics attacked at work
Otago, New Zealand – Medics struggle to lift the obese
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Vancouver, BC – BC paramedics certainly upset;50 turn down overtime shifts as government ends strike
Vancouver, BC – Union slams transfer of ambulances
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Saskatoon medics deliver another baby roadside
St. John, Newfoundland – Ambulance operators accepts deal
Kansas City, Missouri – Area ambulances help heart attack patients by chilling their bodies
Preston, UK – Paramedic beaten by patient speaks of daily abuse
Belfast, UK – Two killed in ambulance crash
Essex, UK – Paramedic left father to resuscitate his dying son
Western Australia – Ambo union seeks probe into St. John
Queensland, Australia – Female ambo sues government
Monday, November 16, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Mrs. Santa Claus works for Toronto EMS
Vancouver, BC – Answers hard to come by in paramedic strike
Peel Region, Ontario – Peel paramedic receives award
Twin Falls, Idaho – Ambulance catches fire in Twin Falls
Boise, Idaho – Dispatch tied up with bogus 911 calls
Leesburg, Connecticut – EMS captain laid to rest
Rural Oklahoma – Oklahoma’s rural ambulance services call for help to stay afloat
Colchester, UK – Paramedic faces misconduct charge
Devon, UK – Death threat to paramedic trying to save teenager
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Buckley, California – Memorial service honors firefighter killed in accident
Fort Worth, Texas – Marine veteran honors paramedic who saved his life
Atlanta, Georgia – Ambulance breakdowns happen often
Glenfield, UK – Vandals attack two ambulances
Cork, UK – Advanced paramedic team to serve north Cork
Teeside, UK – Row over ambulance control room’s closure
York, UK – York group to drive ambulance thousands of miles to Gaza
Illawarra, Australia – Hoax triple-0 caller off to rehab
Friday, November 13, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedic legislation ‘brutal’:MLA
Bates City, Missouri – Local paramedic arrested, charged with child molestation
Tulsa, Oklahoma – New sirens cut ambulance crashes in Oklahoma
Baltimore, Maryland – Orthodox Jewish medics say beard ban discriminates
Nacogdoches, Texas – Man arrested after jumping out of ambulance
St. Louis, Missouri – Nurse eyes upgrades in ambulances in the city
Shoebury, UK – Man suffers head injuries in ambulance crash
Colchester, UK – Paramedic facing misconduct hearing
Airdrie, UK – Medical kit is stolen from ambulance as medics attend emergency call
Western Australia – Volunteer paramedics sick of begging for resources
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Nakusp, BC – Paramedic says legislation may mean some will leave town
Vancouver, BC – Contract imposed on paramedics is indeed very heavy handed
Revelstoke, BC – Local paramedic outraged over back-to-work legislation
Jacksonville, Florida – Ambulance rolls, several injured
Dania Beach, Florida – Tire flies off ambulance during call
Palm Bay, Florida – Palm Bay, county reach ambulance pact
Bolton, UK – Man charged after ambulance vandalised
Nottinghamshire, UK – Family to sue over ambulance delay
Western Australia – Ambulance system in crisis:Opposition
Queensland, Australia – Rescuers plunge 16 feet from helicopter onto ship as winch breaks
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Vancouver, BC – BC ambulance boss responds to paramedics
Newfoundland & Labrador – Dispute sidelines private NL ambulances
Wagoner, Oklahoma – Crash kills EMT
Mount Dora, Florida – EMS official dies on job
Los Angeles, California – 20 paramedics respond to cruise ship injuries
Bolton, UK – Yobs threaten to shoot paramedics
Lancashire, UK – Mum calls ambulance — and asks for a lager
Manchester, UK – Gang slashes tires on paramedic car
Bristol, UK – Volunteers relied on as 999 crews
Western Australia – Inquiry finds private ambulance service flawed
Tasmania, Australia – Fears training change will cut paramedic numbers
Monday, November 9, 2009
Edmonton, Alberta – Ambulance workers feeling H1N1 stress
Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta ambulance transfer has kinks to be cured
Vancouver, BC – Unions angered over back-to-work legislation
San Carlos, Arizona – 2 hurst in AZ medical chopper crash recovering
Baltimore, Maryland – Man’s hour long ambulance wait prompts concern
Benton, Illinois – EMS personnel among first to be vaccinated
Savannah, Georgia – EMTs and paramedics get H1N1 vaccine
Sharon, Pennsylvania – Sharon Regional putting EKG machines in local ambulances
Devon, UK – Air ambulance pilot jailed for speed trap lie
Sheffield, UK – Pensioner died after wheelchair tipped over in back of ambulance
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Victoria, BC – BC MLAs work overtime on paramedics bill
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics hold protest rally
Charleston, West Virginia – EMS workers honor former EMS worker
Baltimore, Maryland – Governor’s emergency order allows paramedics to give Swine Flu vaccine
Oxford, UK – Student delivers ambulance to Mongolia
Yorkshire, UK – 2,000 pounds raised for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
West Midlands, UK – New radios allow paramedics to communicate in hazardous areas
Friday, November 6, 2009
Victoria, BC – Paramedic bill will pass, BC Liberals say
Vancouver, BC – Gold foiled by paramedics
Revelstoke, BC – Revelstoke paramedics outraged over back to work legislation
New York, New York – Free Swine Flu vaccine for EMTs, fire in order to keep them safe
Gatesville, Texas – Jury acquits paramedic accused of fondling female patient
Creighton, Iowa – Helicopter ambulance grounded after rear rotor clips power line
Lihu’e, Hawaii – Former nurse with Hawaii Air Ambulance alleges sexual harassment
Topeka, Kansas – Wrong way driver hits ambulance
Bristol, UK – Bristol Ambulance Trust warned:improve or face merger
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Victoria, BC – MLAs battle over paramedic strike
Vancouver, BC – VANOC edict behind repressive legislation
Victoria, BC – Province of BC:Commission to review ambulance service bargaining
Elkins, West Virginia – New ambulance car seat laws to take effect
Ocala, Florida – Medics on a mission
Newark, New Jersey – Former paramedic reunites with family he helped with 1983 birth
Cumbria, UK – Paramedic accused of failing to give patients proper care
Wales, UK – 999 call improvements maintained
Highland, UK – Highland paramedic’s claims of unfair dismissal rejected
Wollongong, New South Wales – Ambulance officer injured in crash
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Vancouver, BC – BC to end ambulance strike, citing H1N1
Victoria, BC – Paramedic legislation a shameful first
Victoria, BC – Paramedic strike’s forced end inevitable
Kansas City, Missouri – Many first responders still waiting on H1N1 vaccine
Tampa, Florida – Paramedic arrested, another investigation for child porn
Detroit, Michigan – Detroit man faces charge in ambulance theft case
Portsmouth, Virginia – Crews need heavy duty gear for obese patients
Amarillo, Texas – Firefighters want city owned EMS
Isle of Wight, UK – Ambulance crash driver named
Sydney, Australia – City patients at risk as motorbike paramedic cuts flagged
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Whistler, BC – Striking ambulance medics set up a legal picket line outside Olympic Sliding Centre
Niagara Falls, Ontario – Tough to pinpoint first responder vaccinations
Tuscon, Arizona – Rural Metro Fire and Southwest Ambulance to hold H1N1 clinics for employees
Cleveland, Ohio – Family says paramedics covering up why woman suffered brain damage
Rochester, New York – Rural Metro ambulance stolen
Boston, Massachusetts – Ambulance hits taxi, injuring one
Wichita Falls, Texas – First responders get vaccinated
Western Australia – Mandatory jail charge downgraded for paramedic assault
Monday, November 2, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Calgary essential workers waiting to get vaccine
Baltimore, Maryland – State to roll out new online service for paramedics, hospitals
Winfield, West Virginia – Misplaced street sign delayed ambulance, lawsuit says
St. Louis, Missouri – St. Louis students win scholarships named after fallen paramedic
St. Petersburg, Florida – City’s unhelpful end run on EMS
Wales, UK – Welsh ambulances to be given 5 million pounds
Bury, UKÂ – Air ambulance crew abused
Hampshire, UK – Paramedic appeal over 999 calls
Western Australia – Ambulance inquiry finds service is understaffed
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Niagara Region, Ontario – Niagara EMS help keep kids safe on Halloween night
Niagara Region, Ontario – First responders getting flu shots
New York, New York – City gets partial win over FDNY paramedics, EMTs
Roscoe, Illinois – Roscoe EMT judges contest in Germany
Eastern Tennessee – Inside look at Lifestar helicopter service
Whipps Cross, UK – Hospital ambulance worker receives award for bravery
Hampshire, UK – More ambulances needed across country
Sussex, UK – Three marathons in six months for air ambulance charity
Nassau, Bahamas – Lawmaker in Travolta paramedic mistrial mess blames rumour
Friday, October 30, 2009
Vancouver, Washington – Police search for suspect in stolen ambulance case
Charleston, West Virginia – City paramedic, firefighter honored
Houston, Texas – Ambulance carrying patient involved in accident
London, UK – Ambulance crews protected with GPS tracking and panic buttons
West Midlands, UK – Warning over hoax 999 calls
Dublin, Ireland – Fatality inevitable in attacks on EMS/fire crews
Queensland, Australia – Ambulance officers at risk as alcohol fuelled violence continues
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – Laser attack grounds ambulance pilot
Calgary, Alberta – Front line medics to back of line when it comes to H1N1 vaccinations
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Tulsa Fire Department paramedics to administer H1N1 vaccinations starting Thursday
Norwich, UK – Ambulance bosses issue Halloween tips
Epping Forrest, UK – Emergency services brace themselves for Halloween
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia – Ambo says sorry to dead man’s family
Northern Territory, Australia – Worker feared for ambulance crew’s safety
Western Australia – Give priority to ambulance funding:Opposition
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Quality of Ontario’s emergency services providers exemplary
Labrador City, Labrador – Death triggers medical flight concerns
Whistler, BC – Paramedics point to Olympic disparity
Duluth, Minnesota – Duluth task force will consider city-run ambulance service
Huddersfield, UK – Paramedic ‘bullied over naturism’
Norfolk, UK – Bottles thrown at ambulance crew
Darwin, Australia – Man died after hour-long ambulance wait
Jerusalem, Israel – Israeli ambulance medic pelted with stones as he treats Arab
Pitale, Malawi – Ambulance bike saves lives in Malawi
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – Spike in laser attacks rattles air ambulance pilots
Kedgwick, New Brunswick – Paramedic honoured for saving ill neighbour
Nashville, Tennessee – Investigation into fatal ambulance crash continues
Wales, UK – Award for boy rescue paramedics
Reigate, UK – MP meets paramedics in frontline visit
Yorkshire, UK – Paramedic stole from patients
Londonderry, UK – Paramedic suspended from duty
Coventry, UK – Sat nav mistakes nearly cost ambulance medic his job
St. Helens, UK – Man held in custody over crashed ambulance
Darwin, Australia – Ambulances, hospital beds in short supply in Darwin:paramedic
Monday, October 26, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB wants to improve service
Hamilton, Ontario – 57 times in past six months, no ambulances were available in the city
New York, New York – DOJ denies medic’s family 9/11 benefits
Detroit, Michigan – Coast Guard helicopter makes emergency landing in Alpena
Louisville, Indiana – EMT suspended after child molestation charges
Dover, Delaware – Ambulance medic cited after Dover crash
Berkshire, UK – Ambulance times are improving
Hyndburn, UK – Paramedic tells hearing he did not bully patient
Reading, UK – Councillors demand to know why 999 crews weak
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Wenatchee, Washington – Valley’s only Hispanic EMT speaks the language of the crisis
Allegany County, Maryland – City’s EMS cutbacks may come at extreme cost for citizens
Cambridgeshire, UK – Paramedics rush to help Wisbech man who amputated part of his own arm with saw
Carlisle, UK – Boss’ apology at ambulance delay for man who died in hospital
Cardiff, Wales, UKÂ – Disabled woman claims ambulance service won’t do single trips
St. Helens, UK – Man in court over stolen ambulance
Suffolk, UK – 27 stone woman too heavy for paramedics
Friday, October 23, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Ontario coroner probing Toronto EMS delay
Richmond, BC – Paramedics support executive, return incumbents
Multnomah County, Oregon – An eighth woman sues ambulance company over paramedic’s alleged groping
Dayton, Ohio – Autopsy to shed light on woman who died in ambulance crash
Lexington, Kentucky – Lexington ambulance calls increase, Swine Flu culprit
Kearney, Omaha – Paramedics also wearing pink
Derbeyshire, UK – Dirty ambulance staged by staff
Victoria, Australia – Inaction shocks paramedic
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – 25 extra seconds to dispatch paramedics under new system
New York, New York – Ex-NYPD cop shoots wife, hits ambulance as he flees
Queens, New York – EMTs bailed as ambulance burned
Wales, UK – Ambulance travels 120 miles in 10 hours, with no patients
Bayswater, UK – Man threatened ambulance crew with a knife
Nassau, Bahamas – Jury set to decide in Travolta paramedic extortion case
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Boston, Massachusetts – Former EMS Chief joins FEMA
Albuquerque, New Mexico – Paramedic arrested
Tampa, Florida – Man dies after head-on crash with ambulance
Columbia, Kentucky – Ambulance taking woman to hospital hits cow
Saratoga Springs, New York – Hospital host second yearly EMS recognition event
Staffordshire, UK – Paramedic high on laughing gas banned
Enfield, UK – Ambulance for 91-year-old took 2 hours
Mansfield, UK – Thieves target ambulance on 999 call
Northern Ireland, UK – Assaults on ambulance staff increase
Wellington, New Zealand – Litany of ambulance dispatch errors identified in man’s death
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Coolidge, Arizona – Memorial dedicated to pregnant EMT killed in collision
Augusta, Georgia – New ambulances continue trend to improved care
Rochester, New York – Rochester officials to study EMS changes
Lawrence Township, New Jersey – Roll call for Cumberland County’s fallen EMTs and firefighters
Sutton, UK – Ambulance crews refuse to enter homes without police
Otterburn, UK – Air ambulance cover set to resume after grounding
Norwich, UK – Pioneering paramedics seek public support
Melbourne, Australia – Paramedics put down pit bull
Melbourne, Australia – Terror and fear:paramedic tells of frenzied dog attack
Jerusalem, Israel – Ambulance of Wishes makes dreams come true
Monday, October 19, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – Rapid response rolled out
Ottawa, Ontairo – Response time goals elude paramedics
Ottawa, Ontario – Rising call volumes keep Ottawa paramedics from meeting response time targets
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Sedans may replace some ambulances in Winnipeg
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Saskatoon paramedics go pink
Hamilton, Ontario – Ministry won’t be reviewing ambulance dispatch
Georgetown, South Carolina – Preliminary report released on fatal air ambulance crash
Syracuse, New York – Ambulance service turning to high schools for new recruits
Reading, UK – Ambulance service weak, hospitals good
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Port Colborne, Ontario – Ambulances rolling back to Port Colborne hospital
Rockford, Illinois – Man dies after fatal ambulance crash
Las Vegas, Nevada – First 20 paramedics graduate from UMC program
Morganton, North Carolina – Ex-EMS major indicted for embezzlement
Wirral, UK – Ex paramedic slams ambulance wait
Nassau, Bahamas – Defence rests in paramedic extortion case
Conakry, Guinea – Save by motorbike ambulance
Friday, October 16, 2009
Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan – Pilots in fatal medevac crash didn’t get along:TSBC
Baltimore, Maryland – Ambulance lands on its side after collision
Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health announces AmbuBus Program
Louisville, Kentucky – No criminal charges in ambulance crash
East Fork, Nevada – Teen arrested in burglary of paramedics’ vehicles
Hartlepool, UK – Air ambulance is grounded due to mechanical failures
Wiltshire, UK – Ambulance trust judged weak
Aberdeen, UK – Paramedic shocked to find mother-in-law is call-out victim
Saffron-Walden, UK – New Chief Operation Officer for East of England Ambulance Service
Nassau, Bahamas – Paramedic:Jett Travolta dead before ambulance called
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Grande Prairie, Alberta – STARS air ambulance asks city to triple annual donationÂ
Memphis, Tennessee – Ambulance medic cited for licence
Memphis, Tennessee – Memphis signs new EMS contract
Boise, Idaho – EMS personnel will be among first to get H1N1 vaccinations
Auburn, New York – Obese drug dealer transported to prison in ambulance
Glasgow, Scotland, UK – Air ambulance missions soar
East Midlands, UK – Paramedics may get powers to give drugs to patients
Suffolk, UK – Ambulance crews receiving private health care
London, UK – Report reveals growing pressure on emergency services in England
Queensland, Australia – Paramedics honoured for safe stinger strategy
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedic service responding to AG report
Memphis, Tennessee – Ambulance medic cited in crash
Cleveland, Ohio – Hundreds show up at benefit for sick paramedic
Topeka, Kansas – Man jailed after stealing ambulance
Tyler, Texas – Man jumps from moving ambulance and dies
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Outspoken city EMS chief retiring
Peterborough, UK – Plea for action at junction after paramedic hits wall
West Australia – Ambulance officer, cop bashed
Melbourne, Australia – Long trolley wait for ambo patients
Auckland, New Zealand – St. John hosts international ambulance gathering
Wellington, New Zealand – Wellington Free Ambulance fundraiser for Samoa
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics want to hire 63 people
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics lower response times
Sechelt, BC – Paramedics to vote on government offer
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – NDP leader questions government on air ambulance situation in Sault
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – EMS worker charged for propositioning daughter online
Cleveland, Ohio – Cleveland EMT fights for his life
Sunderland, UK – Paramedic hurt in ambulance crash
London, UK – 999 medics probed over Swine Flu death
Shropshire, UK – Ambulance emergency times worst in 10 years
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Peterborough, Ontario – Ambulance costs on the rise to reduce response times in northern county
Barrie, Ontario – Defibrillator milestone
Bruce, Ontario – Bruce paramedics receive medal
Charleston, West Virginia – First responders get H1N1 vaccine
Charlotte, North Carolina – Family reunites with paramedics who delivered baby
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Cedar Rapids woman faces assault charge for attacking emergency workers
Floyd County, Indiana – Police search for woman who stole EMT’s wallet
Essex, UK – Essex ambulance chiefs make plea for people to use NHS services wisely
Chorley, UK – Brave Katie meets paramedic one year on
Friday, October 9, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Systematic failure of emergency services led to Toronto’s man’s death
Ottawa, Ontario – Ambulance camera in hazy legal area:expert
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – Sault air ambulance patients abandoned by McGuinty government
Mount Airy, North Carolina – Paramedics win EMS competition
Springfield, Missouri – Paramedics to help give flu shots
Toledo, Ohio – Medical transport ambulance involved in minor crash
Bristol, UK – Bristol ambulance took 30 minutes to travel 3 miles
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Canyon County, Idaho – Former paramedic who was crushed by door made fake 911 call
Boston, Massachusetts – Outgoing EMS Chief reflects on three decades of service to city
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – EMS workers wearing pink for cancer awareness
Des Moines, Iowa – Custom ambulance geared towards kids
Yorkshire, UK – Paramedic conman strikes again
Scotland, UK – Ambulance crash probe underway
St. Albans, UK – Stalking paramedic struck off
Merseyside, UK – Merseyside paramedics fear winter crisis as ambulances sit empty
Tasmania, Australia – New high tech patient simulator for ambos
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wilmington, Delaware – Man accused in EMT death was drinking, prosecutors say
Jeffersonville, Illinois – Family of EMT accused of murder say he is not guilty
Elizabethton, Tennessee – Woman charged in ambulance accident death
Albany, New York – Group jumped gun on tribute to slain EMT
Des Moines, Iowa – Central Iowa’s largest hospital system unveils faster and bigger Life Flight
Scotland, UK – 2 in 3 ambulance call outs linked to alcohol
Dorset, UK – Digital radio for air ambulances
Queensland, Australia – Probe into ambulance diversion death
Queensland, Australia – Ambulance ramping blamed for man’s death
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa – Paramedics hurt in accident
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Hamilton, Ontario – Ambulance times improve
Caldwell, Idaho – Woman dies in paramedic garage door accident
St. Louis, Missouri – Air Evac cleared in federal investigation
Dale City, Virginia – Fallen EMT honored at Maryland memorial
Cape Vincent, New York – Slain Cape Vincent EMT to be named on memorial
Torrington, Connecticut – Ambulance struck by speeding motorist as medics load victim
New Castle County, Delaware – Paramedics equipped with carbon monoxide detectors
Suffolk, UK – Sat navs send ambulances to Paris
Merseyside, UK – Shortages leave ambulances idle
Scotland, UK – Drink drain on ambulance response
Monday, October 5, 2009
Vancouver, BC – CUPE BC president slams ambulance boss
Sudbury, Ontairo – Paramedic students ace exams
Fort Hood, Texas – Vermont soldier/medic killed in Texas crash
Bethesda, Maryland – Helicopter heroism award goes to Maryland state trooper EMS crew
Jeffersonville, Indiana – EMT tried to treat ill wife but killed her, police say
Louisville, Kentucky – Former EMT arraigned last Friday in wife’s death
Chester, New York – Cops charge Chester EMS official with child endangerment
San Diego, California – Less ambulance service, more deadbeats
Wiltshire, UK – Wiltshire anger over 999 crews
East of England, UK – Warning over dirty ambulances
Saturday, October 3, 2009
North Bay, Ontario – Governor General honours local paramedics
Niagara, Ontario – Ambulance service to resume at hospital
Qualicum Beach, BC – A medic no longer
Welland, Ontario – Mock disaster puts future EMTs to the test
Grande Prairie, Alberta – Learning never ends for STARS crews
New Castle County, Delaware – NCCo signs labour deal with paramedics
London, UK – NHS medics prepare for Afghan mission
Friday, October 2, 2009
San Diego, California – Paramedic saves mother of friend and colleague
Charleston, South Carolina – Charleston seeks ambulance medics
Shrewsbury Township, Pennsylvania – Ambulance medic cleared of suspicion of DUI
Terre Haute, Indiana – Man faces charge after allegedly urinating on EMT
Norfolk, UK – Ambulance crews faced sat nav blunders
Wesham, UK – Paramedics become Green Monkeys
Leicestershire, UK – Inspection finds dirty ambulances
Cambridge, UK – No ambulance claim as man loses finger
Queensland, Australia – Ramping ambulance officers can’t save lives
Kandahar, Afghanistan – Canadian medics flying high saving lives
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Critical information withheld by paramedics’ new bureaucracy
Gimli, Manitoba – Gimli raised paramedic embarks for Afghanistan war zone
Greenville, North Carolina – EMT charged with embezzling controlled substances
Teller County, Colorado – EMT instructor accused of molesting children
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Picton, Ontario – Picton paramedics honoured for bravery
Revelstoke, BC – Paramedics hopeful for deal to end six month strike
Columbia, South Carolina – Coroner:Ambulance delay not factor in flu death
Greenville, South Carolina – Samaritan sought in ambulance fatality
Salt Lake City, Utah – SLC may launch own ambulance service
Liverpool, UK – Abusive paramedic failed patient
Chase Farm, UK – Paramedic delayed care to dying 90-year-old
Wales, UK – Hero paramedic nominated for police commendation
Wales, UK – Stones thrown at ambulance crew
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – GlobalMedic sends team to Philippines
Charlotte, South Carolina – Medical flights:Are they safe?
Charlotte, South Carolina – Man dies after ambulance crashes into car
Las Vegas, Nevada – One killed in crash involving ambulance
Columbia, South Carolina – Child’s death raises questions over ambulance driving rules
London, UK – Paramedic accused of being abusive
Chichester, UK – Ambulance medic fined for causing pileup
Wales, UK – Paramedic tells of dramatic river rescue
Queensland, Australia – Ambos fear confusion over emergency calls may cost lives
Jalpatagua, Guatemala – Maltese missionary appeals for help as hospital loses ambulance
Monday, September 28, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Report complete on EMS delay before man’s death
Toronto, Ontario – EMS chief reviews death probe
St. Petersburg, Florida – Fire Rescue paramedics run over victim
Sheffield Township, Ohio – Man attacks ambulance worker, deputy
West Midlands, UK – West Midlands Ambulance Service secures its portable data
ACT, Australia – Ambulance support workers end strike
Queensland, Australia – Driver attacked after man flagged down ambulance
Freeport, Bahamas – Ex ambulance medic continues to maintain his innocence
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin – Ambulance service set to begin new era
Boston, Massachusetts – April inicdent linked to EMT shooter case in Abington?
New York, New York – EMT left on operating table is suing
Ingleside, Illinois – Off-duty paramedic helps save child
Wales, UK – St. John Ambulance appeal for support
West Midlands, UK – One third of West Midlands paramedics attacked last year
Ipswich, UK – Fury over ambulance run
Nassau, Bahamas – Court told paramedic who treated John Travolta’s son demanded $25 million
Friday, September 25, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Talks ongoing with paramedics
Vancouver, BC – BC paramedic talks down to dollars as mediator assists
West Brighton, New York – Staten Island EMT arraigned on charges she made bogus 911 call
Little Rock, Arkansas – Preventing Swine Flu for EMTs and paramedics
Shropshire, UK – Anger at 999 staff suffering violence
Bolton, UK – Ambulance keys thief locked up
Isle of Wight, UK – Runaway ambulance hit cars
Wales, UK – Frustration at pensioner’s 7.5 hour wait for ambulance
Sleaford, UK – Paramedic in court on child porn charges
Hampshire, UK – Ambulance shortage hits response times
Nassau, Bahamas – Ambulance took 40 minutes to get to Travolta’s son
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Vancouver, BC – BC paramedics return to table
Regina, Saskatchewan – Regina’s emergency service workers prepared for H1N1
Nipawin, Saskatchewan – EMS in Nipawin recognized for bravery
Amarillo, Texas – Ambulance service may sell
Staten Island, New York – Staten Island EMT accused of making false 911 call
Kent, UK – Ambulance stations facing closure in shakeup
Stockton, UK – Police probe after OAP ambulance smash
Peterborough, UK – Ambulance sat nav theft put lives at risk
Cumberland, UK – Boost for air ambulances
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics soften demands, province still not interested
Columbus, Ohio – Paramedics amputate bus driver’s leg at scene of crash
Erie County, New York – Four EMTs injured in ambulance crash
Fort Pierce, Florida – Patient attacks ambulance medic in Fort Pierce, police say
Wayne, New Jersey – Three hurt fighting fire that guts ambulance
Teeside, UK – Elderly woman struck by ambulance
Portslade, UK – Paramedic nominated for award
Cumbria, UK – Hero pilot dropped by Cumbria’s air ambulance
Nassau, Bahamas – Jury selected in Travolta extortion trial involving paramedic
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Tulsa fire paramedics assist with flu vaccinations
Macclesfield, North Carolina – Paramedics injured when ambulance flips
Oakland, Michigan – EMT training tosses paper tests in favour of computers
Fort Worth, Texas – Ambulance group works to improve service
Yorkshire, UK – Yorks ambulances still too slow
Hertfordshire, UK – Hertfordshire goes red for National Air Ambulance Week
Weston & Somerset – Paramedic struck off
Victoria, Australia – No end in sight on ambo bans
Nassau, Bahamas – Jury selection begins in trial of Travolta extortion trial paramedic
Monday, September 21, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Striking BC paramedics slash pay demand
Simcoe County, Ontario – Simcoe paramedics circulating pension petition
Montreal, Quebec – First responders ready to roll
Detroit, Michigan- Appeals court:Ambulance company not responsible for employee’s acts
Hunterdon County, New Jersey – Firetruck forces ambulance off road, official says
Beaufort County, South Carolina – AG rules that public isn’t privy to EMS response times
Clario, Iowa – Former paramedic charged in missing meds case
Stirling, UK – Man faces jail for assaulting paramedics
Auckland, New Zealand – Diabetic’s death sparks EMS investigation
Ngatea, New Zealand – Ambulance officers cut up over thefts
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Vancouver, BC – BC paramedics still on strike
Kansas City, Missouri – City puts ambulance service under fire department control
Bastrop, Louisiana – Paramedic recognized for service
Wahpeton, North Dakota – Wahpeton cuts ambulance subsidy
Washington, D.C. – Ambulance bill introduced in Senate
Northumberland, UK – 999 cover failure in parts of rural Northumberland
Colindale, UK – Paramedic pleased after drunk attacker is convicted of abuse
Cumbria, UK – New sat nav systems for ambulance crews
Friday, September 18, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Talks to end paramedics’ strike fail
Zanesville, Ohio – Grand jury indicts woman charged with EMT assaults
Virginia Beach, Virginia – Paramedic charged with assaulting girl
Kansas City, Missouri – Combing ambulance, fire department proves a volatile topic
Norman, Oklahoma – Museum to honor military and first responders
Bolton, UK – Dirty ambulance scandal:999 chiefs clean up
Northumberland, UK – Ambulance response failings are putting lives at risk
Sussex, UK – Sussex residents can call for ambulance by text
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Hopes high for deal to end paramedics strike
Ottawa, Ontario – Medical transfer strike looms
Butler, Tennessee – Ambulance passenger killed in wreck
Acushnet, Massachusetts – 3 paramedics cited in flawed emergency call
Adams County, Illinois – Program to encourage more people to become paramedics studied
Hamden, Connecticut – EMT, firefighter, war veteran was family protector early on
Kansas City, Missouri – MAST takeover vote coming Thursday
Feniton, UK – Paramedic Terry aims to survive Arctic
Abbots Langley, UK – Mental breakdown caused ambulance medic to mislead police after crash
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Selkirk, Manitoba – Woman swears off 911 after August call
Eleanor, West Virginia – Eleanor couple builds memorial to 9/11 victims
Eugene, Oregon – Ideas sought for funding ambulance service
Memphis, Tennessee – Memphis Fire Department reaches to Ohio to beef up paramedic staff
Weston and Somerset, UK – Ambulance staff rewarded
Yorkshire, UK – Ambulance service slammed for new pay plan for drivers
Londonderry, UK – Ambulance cuts could risk lives
Wales, UK – Pubwatch bans for ambulance staff abuse
Bahrain – 40 % slam Bahrain paramedics’ Swine Flu demands
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Essential ambulances
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Paramedics fry pancakes to raise cash
San Antonio, Texas – Elderly man being helped by EMS team threatens to pull gun on paramedics
Wales, UK – Failing Welsh Ambulance Service must be broken up into regions
Devon, UK – Paramedics aim to raise money for vulnerable children
Devon, UK – Woman dies from burst ulcer after paramedic told her to stop being drama queen
Powys, UK – No call-outs for ambulance crews during breaks
Gold Coast, Australia – Paramedics swamped by trivial calls
Queensland, Australia – Queensland government defends ambos’ recreation rooms
Wellington, New Zealand – Deaths after 111 priority errors
Monday, September 14, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Striking paramedics ask for mediator to revive negotiations
Peterborough, Ontario – Special attention to puncture wounds urged
Belleville, Ontario – Ambulance donation deferred
Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City moves towards combining ambulance service with fire department
Taft, California – Ambulance with burn victim involved in crash
Essex, UK – Essex Air Ambulance under threat
Lincolnshire, UK – Paramedics aim for faster response
Queensland, Australia – Ambos get TVs instead of lifesaving gear
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Nashville, Tennessee – Friday events honor heroes, victims of 9/11
Chicago, Illinois – Paramedics and firefighters mark 9/11
Richmond, Virginia – Richmond remembers 9/11
Boise, Idaho – Idahoans gather to mark 9/11 anniversary
Austin, Texas – 9/11 memorial luncheon held Thursday
Amesbury, Massachusetts – Town thinks outside the box for new ambulance
Norfolk, UK – Two ambulance medics hurt in fire
Yorkshire, UK – Apprentices sought by Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Mogadishu, Somalia – Ambulance worker killed
Friday, September 11, 2009
Peterborough, Ontario – Man showed no signs of fatal injury, paramedic said
Washington, D.C. – Republicans deliver protest petitions by ambulance
Los Angeles, California – Autopsy pending on man who jumped from ambulance
Eugene, Oregon – Solutions needed for ambulance funding problems
Fargo, North Dakota – ND EMS Association trouble
Birmingham, UK – Only 10 per cent of 999 ambulance calls a real emergency
Manchester, UK – Hoax 999 call ‘riot hero’ jailed
Northern Ireland, UK – Minister approves ambulance plans
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance union sells out MICA paramedics campaign
Bahrain – Paramedics demand H1N1 danger money
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Vancouver, BC – No end in sight for paramedic strike
Courtenay, BC – Paramedic presses public safety issues in bid for seat on Courtenay council
New York, New York – Haunting 9/11 remnants to become memorials around the world
Merrillville, Indiana – Fire engulfs ambulance
London, UK – Ambulance service remembers 999 emergency on 09-09-09
Cardiff, UK – Wrong ambulance gangrene fears
Dargaville, New Zealand – Paramedic used drip to cure his hangover
Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan – Airborne EMTs shave seconds to save likes
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics, labour union plan to meet
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Paramedics make special delivery
Calgary, AB – Telus investigating Calgary’s 911 failure
Greenup, Kentucky – Bullets miss paramedics in Greenup
Chicago, Illinois – Ambulance gurney collapse blamed in woman’s death
Cleveland, Ohio – Ohio drafts plan to train EMTs, paramedics to give Swine Flu vaccine
Miami, Florida – Officer, paramedics avoid serious injury in crash
Scotland, UK – Ambulance journey ends in arrest
Victoria, Australia – Opposition demands paramedics report release
Warsaw, Poland – Polish ambulance used to traffic cigarettes from Lithuania
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Sechelt, BC – Ambulance shortage continues despite pay incentives
Anchorage, Alaska – Medical jet blows tires, aborts takeoff
Letcher County, Kentucky – Man arrested, accused of trying to stab EMT
Naples, Florida – Tober pulls advanced life support certification for 18 more firefighters
Wales, UK – Ambulances are failing targets
Manchester, UK – Super-paramedics on the scene to save lives
Norwich, UK – Ambulance bosses learn lessons after toddler’s death
Lancashire, UK – Air ambulance boost for Lancashire
Ballarat, Australia – Ambos claim dismissal threat
Queensland, Australia – Roster shows up Minister on paramedic numbers
Saturday, September 5, 2009
County of Renfrew, Ontario – Off-duty but on-the-ball medics honoured
Colchester County, Nova Scotia – Paramedic honoured
Cincinnati, Ohio – Former EMT indicted in attack
Mount Kisco, New York – Sex misconduct charge dropped against ambulance worker
Birmingham, Alabama – NorthStar EMS to provide ride-alongs for Jeff State students
Kanawha County, West Virginia – Ambulance involved in crash
Derby, UK – Pub death paramedic faces probe
Devon, UK – A day in the life of a paramedic
Yorkshire, UK – Inspection confirms Yorkshire Ambulance Service have met hygiene targets
Friday, September 4, 2009
White Plains, New York – Former EMT back in jail in hit-and-run death
Corpus Christi, Texas – Ambulance catches fire;company loses everything on it
New Haven, Connecticut – Budget cut debate over EMTs
Clark Mills, New York – Area soldiers use leave time to sharpen emergency medical skills
Oolagah, Oklahoma – Ambulance crew rescues hummingbird
Kansas City, Missouri – KC Council panel backs plans for separate city department
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Paramedics see spike in youth football injuries
Staffordshire, UK – Paramedic got high on laughing gas in ambulance
Colchester, UK – Second chance for man behind 999 hoax calls
Hertfordshire, UK – Off duty paramedic in right place at right time to help at road crash
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Paramedics to receive medals
Chicago, Illinois – Chicago ‘behind the times’ in heart attack response
Sterling, Colorado – Ambulance service adding more protection from flu viruses
Newark, New Jersey – Ambulance service director charged
Sioux City, Iowa – Long term solution needed for volunteer EMT shortage
Cumbria, UK – Paramedics saved man injected by doctor
Somerset, UK – Paramedic who used racist language suspended
Queensland, Australia – Ambulance delay forces heart victim to take taxi
Queensland, Australia – Blaze destroys QAS facility
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Woman says paramedics ‘treated her like garbage’
Gaston County, North Carolina – New LIFEPAK 15 enhances ability to treat cardiac emergencies
Baraboo, Wisconsin – Ambulance director, 60, dies:Wise served Baraboo for 27 years
Bonita Springs, Florida – Bonita Springs’ Fire-Rescue paramedics to offer flu shots
Syracuse, New York – Paramedics respond to growing obesity problem
Stafford, Virginia – Stafford paramedics, firefighters preparing their boots
East Midlands, UK – Medic’s delays over dying woman
Western Australia – WA’s ambulance service in crisis
Victoria, Australia – Jail the only option for man who bashed paramedics, police officers
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Toronto, Ontairo – Report on paramedic delay postponed
Brooklyn, New York – Former EMT and current cop died from Swine Flu
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Oklahoma City woman surrenders hours after shots fired at ambulance
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Should paramedics be armed on the job?
Indianapolis, Indiana – Motorcyclist collides with ambulance in Indy
Denver, Colorado – Car emergency cards for autistic kids:paramedic approved!
Detroit, Michigan – Drunken Detroiters attack paramedics on duty
Harlan, Kentucky – Kentucky College offering free paramedic training
Palm Beach, Florida – Palm Beach paramedics to learn to give flu shots
Wales, UK – Rescue delay probe
Tonga – Ambulance located on ocean floor
Monday, August 31, 2009
Chilliwack, BC – Paramedics pitching a tent for the cause
Pawcatuck, Connecticut – Ambulance subscription service deemed illegal
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Paramedic charged with stealing drugs
Staffordshire, UK – No sanction for bungling paramedic
Flintshire, UK – Ambulance technician committed suicide under Saltney bridge inquest told
Suffolk, UK – Trials to test ambulance journey times due to begin
Glasgow, UK – Celtic supporter stuns paramedics with big match plea
Queensland, Australia – 20 new advanced care paramedics for Queensland
Illawarra, Australia – Teens deny assaults on paramedics
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Moncton, New Brunswick – Should province’s paramedics volunteer at concerts?
Victoria, BC – Losing paramedics before they even start training
Rochester, New York – Judge hears paramedic’s discrimination claim
Louisville, Kentucky – Louisville paramedic blazes new trails on bike to improve service
Hazelwood, Missouri – City honors paramedics who saved woman’s life
Saugus, Massachusetts – Saugus man arrested for assaulting EMTs helping him
Nottingham, UK – Paramedics’ wedding date of 999
New Zealand – St. John reviewing EMS call out procedures
Friday, August 28, 2009
Vancouver, BC – BC Ambulance paramedics hopeful
Washington, D.C. – NTSB recommendations on helicopter EMS
Baltimore, Maryland – Paramedics and firefighters raising money for muscular dystrophy
Portland, Oregon – Lawyer:complaints on groping paramedic ignored
Louisville, Kentucky – High schoolers being trained as EMTs
Knoxville, Tennessee – Man sues over ambulance response time
Miami, Florida – Woman arrested for allegedly stealing ambulance
Cornwall, UK – EMTs blame adrenaline craze ‘tombstoning’ for 12 deaths, injuries
Cumbria, UK – Ambulance delays blamed on high demand
Queensland, Australia – Ambos admit call bungle in response to stroke victim
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Collier County, Florida – Collier EMS director pulls certification of 25 paramedics
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Paramedic arrested for allegedly stealing drugs
Burnley, UK – Paramedic struck off over painkilling gas
Lancashire, UK – Lancashire 999 centre ‘risk to patients’ fear
Tipperary, UK – Talks on ambulance dispute get underway
Queensland, Australia – QAS fine could have been better handled
Victoria, Australia – Ambos hold to threat
Taranaki, New Zealand – Call for more ambulance officers
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Belleville, Ontario – Dolan wants answers on EMS vehicle use
Boise, Idaho – Boise plan to offer ambulance service meets resistance
Scunthorpe, UK – Drug addict kneed paramedic in head
London, UK – Paramedic crashes on way to emergency
Queensland, Australia – Paramedics operate in culture of fear
Queensland, Australia – Part of Queensland ambulance levy fails to reach paramedics
Queensland, Australia – Queensland among the worst cardiac survival rates in Australia
Queensland, Australia – Ex-paramedics warn lives may be put at risk
Victoria, Australia – Growing opposition among paramedics to Brumby union sell out deal
Victoria, Australia – Paramedic shortage weighing down air ambulance
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sacramento, California – Ambulance runs over homeless man’s foot
Waco, Texas – Ambulance stolen from hospital
Kansas City, Missouri – Ambulance supporters rally
Kansas City, Missouri – CEO of MAST Ambulance Service resigns
Queensland, Australia – Ambos’ on grog run ignore seizure patient
Queensland, Australia – Paramedic quits after being sent to wrong city
Queensland, Australia – Queensland minister defends ambulance service
Queensland, Australia – Queensland Ambulance Service blames Triple 0 overload for death
Queensland, Australia – Queensland ambulances off the road with paramedics off sick
Queensland, Australia – Girl, 8, died after life saving defibrillator removed from ambulance
Queensland, Australia – Queensland ambulance crisis ‘ignored’ by Neil Roberts
Monday, August 24, 2009
Orlando, Florida – Invention disinfects ambulances, but is it worth the price
Bristol, Tennessee – EMT seriously injured in freak accident
Brooklyn, New York – 2 EMTs enter bank and ‘save’
Boise, Idaho – Boise pushes to run its own ambulance
Lexington, Kentucky – Man robbed, assaulted while waiting for ambulance
New Haven, Connecticut – Pediatric medical equipment to be donated to EMS providers across the state
Leeds, UK – Ambulance staff froze as Selby boy ‘fitted’
Norfolk, UK – Sex case paramedic struck off
Queensland, Australia -Â Ambulance response bungle exposes flaws
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Paramedics kept hopping
Atmore, Florida – Police officer husband saves choking paramedic wife;she taught him how
Mansfield, Louisiana – Desoto E-911 dispatcher resigns after criminal background revealed
Powys, UK – Tribute after paramedic, 43, dies
Stirling, UK – Assaulted paramedic on way to hospital
Brighton, UK – Ambulance man cleared
Weston, UK – New ambulance chief praises ambulance staff
Victoria, Australia – Ballarat paramedics ready to quit over pay agreement
Friday, August 21, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Alberta’s plan to remove paramedics from ERs worries staff
Castlegar, BC – Paramedics picket outside health office
Kansas City, Missouri – Ambulance reform slips into a political coma at City Hall
Suffolk County, New York – Suffolk probes false claims of death in ambulance
New Bedford, Massachusetts – DPH says case closed on New Bedford EMTs
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio’s former executioner relied on EMT experience
Huyton, UK – Gun gang who shot a Huyton paramedic switched registration plates to fool police
Nottingham, UK – Apology for ambulance error
Brisbane, Australia – Crane used to lift man into ambulance
Victoria, Australia – Ambo talks to continue
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Union says jury still out on decision to cut in-hospital paramedics in ERs
Fort Francis, Ontario – New ambulance with unique features joins district fleet
Northumberland County, Ontario – Paramedics to address sick time through union
Port Coquitlam, BC – Paramedic rides with cops for charity
Boston, Massachusetts – Heat’s on for Boston EMTs
Trenton, New Jersey – Device decreases amount of time people have to be intubated
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – EMS truck hits wires;girl injured when pole falls
Bristol, UK – Ambulance wait ‘not acceptable’
Tipperary, UK – Ambulance workers to begin industrial action
Victoria, Australia – Paramedics stand firm
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Montreal, Quebec – Montreal heat triggers spike in 911 calls
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Governor signs new EMS law
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Deputy DA attacks EMS worker
Boston, Massachusetts – EMTs, firefighters sickened inside abandoned building
Boise, Idaho – Community ponies up to restore a ’69 Mustang for an ailing paramedic
Shelbyville, Tennessee – Needles stolen from ambulance
Macon, Georgia – Medical Center won’t sell ambulance service
Coventry, UK – Hoax caller hits air ambulance in the pocket
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Northumberland, Ontario – Unauthorized EMS sick days put lives at risk:CAO
Kootenay, BC – Paramedics picket to ensure public safety
Los Angeles, California – Paramedic report disputes physician’s account on Michael Jackson’s death
Huyton, UK – Mistaken identity over paramedic shooting
Harrogate, UK – Drunken swearing at paramedics
Leicester, UK – Woman in labour refused ambulance
Cornwall, UK – Paramedic tried to save his own son’s victim, murder trial told
Tipperary, Ireland – Ambulance workers to strike
Adelaide, Australia – Driver hits parked ambulance with sirens blaring
Monday, August 17, 2009
Altona, Manitoba – Advocating body armour for paramedics
Williams Lake, BC – Paramedic negotiations non-existent, council told
Erin, Ontario – Area councillors pushing hard for faster, better ambulance service
Indianapolis, Indiana – Car hits ambulance, shooting victim later dies
Toledo, Ohio – Toledo ambulance firm gets Green Fleets Award
Maywood, Illinois – Statewide program to improve emergency care for children
Westmont, Illinois – Firefighter accused of stealing morphine from ambulance
Sutherland, UK – Ambulance was left unmanned for 14 days
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Campbell River, BCÂ – Paramedic extend a big thank you
New York, New York – FDNY honors boy for saving mom’s life
Boston, Massachusetts – Cops plead not guilty in EMT training scandal
London, UK – Cycling paramedics patrol Heathrow
Soweto, South Africa – “I waited two hours for ambulance to arrive.”
Putten, Netherlands – Man dies as ambulance navigation aid fails
Singapore – Significant drop in abusing emergency ambulance calls
Culcheth, UK – Man’s seven hour wait for ambulance
Friday, August 14, 2009
Welland, Ontario – Paramedics honoured for CO poisoning response
Portland, Oregon – Local paramedic honoured with EMS Medal of Valor
San Diego, California – SD ambulances to be cleaned with fog machine
Hamilton, Massachusetts – Four men plead not guilty in EMT training scheme
Burke, North Carolina – Ex-Burke EMS officer charged with embezzlement
Cumbria, UK – Ambulance service told to clean up vehicles
Lincolnshire, UK – Funeral donations boost air ambulance
Victoria, Australia – Paramedics warned against industrial action sick leave
ACT, Australia – Welfare program to support ambulance officers
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – EMS probe has yet to interview witnesses
Chester, New Jersey – Chester man charged with striking ambulance, fleeing
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Bill to revamp Emergency Services law goes to the governor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania EMS official charged with raping conference speaker
Lancashire, UK – Dirty ambulances shock
Norfolk, UK – Tributes to Norfolk ambulance boss
Western Australia – Bigger ambulances, stretchers needed
Manawatu, New Zealand – Ambulance admits mishandling response
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Amherst, Nova Scotia – Amherst police to communicate with paramedics before taser use
Southern Alberta – Ambulance service in the air for dozens of Alberta communities
Vancouver, BC – Ambulance workers say the public’s on their side
Salem, Massachusetts – EMT training difficult to monitor
Haddam, Connecticut – 3 sent to hospital after ambulance rolls over
Dundee, UK – Severe ambulance shortage leaving units unmanned
Worcester, UK – Ambulances running late to emergencies
Newton Abbot, UK – Paramedic in misconduct probe
Victoria, Australia – Ambos call on Brumby for resolution
Victoria, Australia – Ambos dig in on demands
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedic strike drags into fifth month
Haddam, Connecticut – Ambulance roll over in Haddam
Lancaster, Ohio – Medical technician charged with forging EMT licence
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Milwaukee County could cut paramedic funding
Pickens, South Carolina – Wrongful death lawsuit against county/EMS settled
Stirlingshire, UK – Bottle thrown in ambulance window
Wollongong, Australia – Hard-hit paramedic suffers new blow
Tasmania, Australia – Abuse risk for Tasmanian paramedics
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – Paramedics call in sick
Jerusalem, Israel – Award for paramedic who jumped into well
Monday, August 10, 2009
Comox, BC – Paramedics amp up job action with Big Rock rally
Annapolis, Maryland – City emergency crews ready with latest heart device
McAlester, Texas – Claims, lawsuit filed in ambulance wreckÂ
Edinburgh, UK – Paramedics resort to pedal power
Yorkshire, UK – Ambulance service has hefty overtime bill
Kent, UK – Air ambulance chief flies into the sunset
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance Victoria fears strike impact
Greymouth, New Zealand – Air ambulance narrowly avoids rocks dumped on runway
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedic students in support of striking paramedics
Houston, Texas – Cardiac arrest survivors meet rescuers
Cyprus/Turkey – Cypress ambulances cross too and from the Turkish occupied areas
Kancheepuram, India – Gang pursues assaulted man in ambulance
Friday, August 7, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Calgary 911 operators hold strike vote
Port Colborne, Ontario – Coroner investigating man`s death, ambulance incident
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance New Brunswick slow to react to report
Grande Prairie, Alberta – Support for STARS grows
Paonia, Colorado – Garage fire destroys 2 ambulances in western Colorado
Ravena, Ohio – Ravena ambulance worker accused of sexting teen
Indianapolis, Indiana – CPR devices pulled due to lack of funding
Newport Beach, California – Paramedics’ runaway gurney caused $2,500 in damage:claim
Merseyside, UK – 70 per cent of ambulances fail hygiene inspection
Melbourne, Australia – Man denied ambulance trip after severing finger
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Baltimore, Maryland – Wrongly declaring person dead not unheard of, NAEMT rep says
Tampa, Florida – Off-duty paramedic revives a Tampa toddler who nearly drowned
Albany, New York – Ambulance care for ambulance medic after he’s charged with sex offence
Hamilton, Massachusetts – AG hands indictments in EMT training scandal
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Hospital donates ambulance to literacy program
West Midlands, UK – 999 crews in calls failure
Croydon, UK – Ambulance paramedic to compete in transplant games in Oz
Swindon, UK – Swindon paramedics are beating targets
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Brevard County, Florida – Brevard ambulances sport decontamination device
Los Angeles, California – LA Fire Department begins cutting rescue, paramedic services
Gloucester, Massachusetts – Ambulance takes groom to wedding
St. Louis, Missouri – Ambulance crashes into traffic signal
Hamilton, Massachusetts – Officers who faked EMT certifications must pay heavy forfeits, fines
New City, New York – Paramedics, boy saved 13 years ago bond
Malvern, UK – Sheep dog trials raise money for air ambulance
Northern Ireland, UK – Concerns over ambulance cover
Illawarra, Australia – 17 ambulance officers assaulted in just two months
Victoria, Australia – Paramedics’ troubled residence list grows
Queensland, Australia – Ambulance wait times could rise
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – Paramedics rally for longer rest breaks
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Port Colborne, Ontario – Ambulance in crash, man dies
Cleveland, Ohio – Cleveland considers exclusive ambulance service
New Orleans, Louisiana – Emergency medical services fees will increase
Marengo, Illinois – Pre-trial hearing set for ex-paramedics’ lawsuits
Nebraska/Iowa – Patients as large as 800 pounds forcing paramedics to get creative
San Antonio, Texas – EMS scanner traffic blocked
Newburry, South Carolina – Midlands EMT moonlights as Elvis impersonator
Hertfordshire, UK – Ambulance staff reflect on massive challenge
Canberra, Australia – New ambulance to help move obese patients
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Surrey, BC – Paramedics essential to our well being
Littleton, Colorado – New medical technologies save teen swimmer
Naples, Florida – Free zoo admission to emergency workers
Spenser, New York – Volunteer EMTs needed
Oxford, UK – Ambulance workers treated after vehicle catches fire
Wales, UK – Police raise another 1,200 pounds for Wales Air Ambulance
Geelong, Australia – Ambos tell of a flawed system that’s leaving them exhausted
Friday, July 31, 2009
Oakville, Ontario – Emergency workers answer Sirens for Life
Roslindale, Massachusetts – Off-duty EMT saves man’s life
Utica, New York – EMS competition has international appeal
New York, New York – 9/11 responder program in limbo
Austin, Texas – Austin EMS, police argue lack of funds
Amarillo, Texas – New system leads to faster callouts
Warminster, UK – Paramedic jailed for child sex offences
Belfast, UK – Tragic 999 call rang for an eternity
Kent, UK – Paramedic reveals binge drinking concerns
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics win victory in court
Toronto, Ontario – Family can sue province over air ambulance delay
Ottawa, Ontario – New guidelines coming to protect emergency workers from pandemic
Peterborough, Ontario – Paramedics arrived in ten minutes:EMS official
Greensburg, Pennsylvania – Ambulance medic charged in Murrysville man’s crash death
Dayton, Ohio – Emergency crews transporting more obese patients
East Yorkshire, UK – Four injured in ambulance crash
Notts, UK – No comment on ambulance Swine Flu demand
New South Wales, Australia – Paramedics aren’t paranoid
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Vancouver, BC – BC’s ambulance paramedics in court yesterday
Orillia, Ontario – Off-duty paramedic saves man
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics feeling pinched
Peterborough, Ontario – EMS checking response time in fatal crash
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario – Paramedics launch bike unit for public events
New Port Richey, Florida – 911 worker fired after refusing to send ambulance
Westmont, Illinois – Paramedic accused of stealing morphine
Warminster, UK – Paramedic on trial for sex abuse
Huntingdon, UK – Inquiry demand after students used as paramedics in Huntingdon
Hampshire, UK – Ambulance service bid to break free from government control
Western Cape, South Africa – Paramedic students save fellow student
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – EMS strike over, pending ratification?
Victoria, BC – Paramedics’ frustration growing
Kidderminster, UK – 999 ambulance rolls into house
Wetherby, UK – Business sponsors Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s new uniform
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia – Sick paramedics force ambulances off road
Monday, July 27, 2009
Stamford, Connecticut – Ex-paramedic faces new stalking charges
Louisville, Kentucky – EMT stabbed himself to get more time off work
Nashville, Tennessee – Family of man who died after EMS incident receives settlement
Dover, New Hampshire – Ambulance medics seeing more uninsured
Escondido, California – Union criticizes ambulance cuts, but chief defends them
Haverfordwest, UK – Ambulance attack man is saved by paramedics
Worthing, UK – Paramedic seriously injured in collision
Cumbria, UK – Cumbria air ambulance crew’s efforts to save woman praised
Otago, New Zealand – Fatal delay in sending ambulance
Helmand Province, Afghanistan – Helicopter ambulance crews..Making sure everyone makes it home
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Ambulance causes chain reaction crash
Aspinwall, Pennsylvania – Paramedic response teams part of a vanishing breed
Reynoldsburg, Ohio – Paramedics train to give support to SWAT teams
Milan, Indiana – State honors former Milan EMT
Oxford, UK – Intrepid trio hit road to deliver ambulance
Tewksbury, UK – Paramedic makes a difference
Victoria, Australia – New paramedic delivers baby in kitchen
Ghana – Eight-year-old boy dies due to lack of ambulance
Friday, July 24, 2009
Victoria, BC – BC paramedics’ pay packages are competitive, says COO
Vancouver, BC – Fireworks shine light on understaffing problem
Okemah, Oklahoma – Ambulance medic:Trooper should be reassigned
Weslaco, Texas – Inflatable tents new emergency responder tool
Cambridgeshire, UK – Bosses defend student paramedics
Merseyside, UK – Paramedic to face health panel on swearing allegations
Nailsworth, UK – Nailsworth mother assaults paramedic and police officer
Airdrie, UK – Drunk threatened to use martial arts skill on two paramedics
Thursday, July 23, 2009
West Nipissing, Ontario – Private company loses bid to take over ambulance service
Indianapolis, Indiana – First responders to be equipped with groundbreaking technology
Lexington, Kentucky – Lexington EMT places in competition
Jersey City, New Jersey – Cops:Drunk man groped paramedic
Oxford, UK – Selectman outraged over ambulance chief’s arrest
Thurrock, UK – Accountant prepares for Great Wall of China trek for Essex Air Ambulance
Western Australia – St. John paramedics fear sackings
Western Australia – Guarantee for paramedics who give evidence at inquiry
Victoria, Australia – Paramedics make a stand
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Victoria, BC – Paramedics threatened with legal action
Paulding, Ohio – EMTs’ spouses file suit against driver
Houston, Texas – Helping patients who don’t need 911
Albuquerque, New Mexico – Couple raises red flags over emergency
Bedford, UK – Kids thrilled by paramedics’ first book
Weston, UK – Latest ambulance performance figures revealed
Swindon, UK – Anger at 999 target times
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Hoax emergency calls putting lives at risk
Queensland, Australia – Ambo bitten and spat on by patient
Quezon, Philippines – Medic gets life in prison for using ambulance to transport drugs
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Victoria, BC – Paramedics frustrated by government
Toronto, Ontario – EMS probe welcomed by mayor
Ottawa, Ontario – Ottawa paramedic, Esquire?
Austin, Texas – Paramedics vote overwhelmingly to give up raises
Connellsville, Pennsylvania – Man sues, claiming EMTs dropped him on head
Galesburg, Illinois EMT/soldier laid to rest
Schertz, Texas – EMT charged with child porn possession
Sackets Harbor, New York – Ambulance hits spreader;emergency workers hurt
New South Wales, Australia – No need for air ambulance change
Monday, July 20, 2009
Halton Region, Ontario – Paramedic, family bring hope to Haiti
Toronto, Ontario – Transcript excerpt recounts anguished all for an ambulance
Toronto, Ontario – Paramedics’ wait for police policy should be examined:Mayor
Victoria, BC – Lack of paramedics forces ambulance off road
West Nipissing, Ontario – Paramedics want councillors’ support
Kansas City, Missouri – Ambulance thief has been charged
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba – Relative of September 11 medic urges Obama to keep Gitmo open
Scotland, UK – Air ambulance called out for 1 mile trip
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Sudbury, Ontario – MP wants to recognize emergency response workers
Emporia, Kansas – Public Safety workers in friendly battle for blood
Jersey City, New Jersey – Jersey City Medical Center EMTs tell of blood, hurt cops
Batrop, Louisiana – Ambulance chase leads to arrest
Hartlepool, UK – Ambulance in road accident
Bristol, UK – 999 ambulance hits cyclist
Victoria, Australia – Gov’t seeks to stop paramedic strike
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance paramedics toughen over work conditions, wages, breaks
Ceylon, Sri Lanka – Paramedics call off strike
Friday, July 17, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Safety League wants new 911 system
West Nipissing, Ontario – Paramedics worried about their jobs
Warrenton, North Carolina – EMT suspended without pay after break and enter arrest
New Orleans, Louisiana – One third of EMS ambulances out of service
St. Louis, Missouri – St. Louis paramedic nearly drowns in apartment pool
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Man arrested for impersonating paramedic
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Paramedics caught in middle of brawl in back of med unit
Kansas City, Missouri – Man accused of stealing MAST ambulance
Minot, North Dakota – Minot in need of EMS employees
Runcorn, UK – Runcorn paramedic resigns after attack on Warrington mom
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – EMS delay in death due to threat, chief says
Toronto, Ontario – No mention of heart led to slow medic response
Houston, Texas – Houstan man shoots self while paramedics treat wife
Boston, Massachusetts – Police officer seeks jail time for impersonating an EMT
Bucks, UK – Paramedic struck off after telling dying woman to drink gin and orange
Newcastle on Tyne, UK – Two ambulance staff disciplined over shift detour
Portsmouth, UK – Paramedics blaze a new trail at university
Merseyside, UK – Southport baby dies as paramedics forced to bypass nearest A & E
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
North Bay, Ontairo – Union will ask town council to vote against privatization
Woodbine, New Jersey – Ambulance crashes into house, injures woman
Orlando, Florida – Orlando budget cuts might lead to fewer ambulances
North Tees, UK – Stockton EMT quits before disciplinary hearing
Crawley, UK – Man answers a 999 call to Mongolia
North Wales, UK – North Wales ambulance complaints soar
Western Australia – Paramedics outline concerns to Health Minister
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Mobile medics turn up the heat
Palm Beach, Florida – Police:drunken man jumped out of back of ambulance
Indianapolis, Indiana – Laptops in ambulances boost emergency care
Wales, UK – Paramedics ‘piggies in the middle’
Kidderminster, UK – Virtual control for ambulance service
London, UK – London Ambulance appoints new chair
Plymouth, UK – Paramedic attacked by yob
Portsmouth, UK – 999 calls held back so ambulance crews can have their tea breaks
Northern Ireland, UK – Brutal paramedic faces investigation by service
Victoria, Australia – Paramedics consider work bans
Monday, July 13, 2009
Charlottetown, PEI – PEI considers consolidating 911 service
Ottawa, Ontairo – History of paramedics featured at Cumberland museum
Toronto, Ontario – City presents new offer to striking paramedic/outdoor workers union
Calgary, Alberta – Baby delivered in ambulance highlights Alberta hospital woes
Toronto, Ontario – Striking Toronto workers to turn up heat
Boston, Massachusetts – Hero EMT, cops nab city’s thanks
Fayette, Ohio – Fayette EMT charged with assault
North Tees, UK – Paramedic posted picture of nails in skull on Facebook
Victoria, Australia – Telestra warned government about 000 calls
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Woodstock, Ontario – Mock disaster tests rescue workers
Richfield Springs, New York – Freak accident disables ambulance
Athens, Georgia – Hospital’s old ambulances need homes
Putnam, Connecticut – Emergency vehicles get new look
Rexburg, Idaho – Medical trailer to assist in case of national crisis
Skipton, UK – Romanian trip for an ambulance from eBay
Isle of Wight, UK – Countess backs ambulance appeal
Shanghai, China – Ambulance crew sacked for playing mahjong
Friday, July 10, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Paramedics prep for swine flu surge
Toronto, Ontario – Union ends private ambulance blockade
Montreal, Quebec – Man with apendicitis waits six hours for ambulance
Kenton County, Kentucky – EMT/firefighter charged with attempted murder
Wausau, Wisconsin – EMS workers may not recognize certain medical bracelets
Detroit, Michigan – 911 operator who neglected call back at work
Westmoreland, UK – Ambulance bosses failed to keep promise claim
Cumbria, UK – New boss for ambulance service
Ampthill, UK – Ambulance crew injured en route to emergency
Western Australia – St. John Ambulance Ambulance review to be completed within 3 months
Thursday, July 9, 2009
St. John’s, Newfoundland – NAPE and Eastern Health at odds over ambulances
Powell River, BC – Ambulance strike drags on
Victoria, BC – Paramedics, province at a stalemate
Whitley City, Kentucky – EMT jailed for sex abuse
Warrenton, North Carolina – EMT charged with breaking and entering
Honolulu, Hawaii – Woman sentenced in hijack of ambulance
Surrey, UK – Pensioner jailed for 999 calls over sore throat
Cumbria, UK – Ambulance involved in road crash
Western Australia – St. John management told us to drop death logs, say paramedics
ACT, Australia – Ambulance union welcomes funding overhaul plans
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Victoria, BC – Paramedics refuse overtime
St. John’s, Newfoundland – Eastern Health says union wrong on shortage of ambulances
Ansonia, Connecticut – Ambulance exec charged with DUI offers explanation
Northern Ireland, UK – Minister worried by ambulance plans
London, UK – Probe into medic’s 16-minute wait
Clifton, UK – Ambulances too heavy for bridge
Wales, UK – Ambulance flaws costing lives
Yorkshire, UK – Air ambulance boosted by recycling
Victoria, Australia – Stress takes toll on state’s paramedics
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Victoria, BC – Strike curbs ambulances in Victoria, Esquimalt this weekend
Raleigh, North Carolina – As obesity spreads, paramedics brace for heavy lifting
Norwich, UK – Paramedics suspended after declaring road crash victim dead when he was still alive
London, UK – Grandfather left dying as paramedic carried out 16 minute risk assessment outside
Northern Ireland, UK – Anger at ambulance cuts
Edinburgh, UK – Attacks force paramedics to blacklist 54 danger addresses
Western Australia – Dying left to wait for ambulances
Sydney, Australia – City paramedics being abused by cafe set
Alice Springs, Australia – Rocks thrown at ambulance
Monday, July 6, 2009
Kelowna, BC – Ambulance in four vehicle crash
Mount Kisco, New York – Mount Kisco ambulance corps member accused of sexual misconduct
Memphis, Tennessee – Thieves target ambulance GPS units
Ocean City, Maryland – Pennsylvania family alleges EMTs acted negligently in 911 call mishap
Hampshire, UK – Vibrating siren tested by doctors
Ireland, UK – Helicopter charity boss resigns
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – Region trials new method to free trapped crash victims
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Battle Creek, Michigan – Michigan paramedic given the ride of his life
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Car sought after ambulance hit and run
Indianapolis, Indiana – Wishard paramedics participate in cardiac arrest study
Maplewood, Minnesota – Maplewood man charged in ambulance crash
North Adams, Massachusetts – Suicidal patient flees ambulance, missing
Berwick, UK – Berwick paramedic honoured for 30 years service
Highland, UK – Highland paramedic dies following heart attack
Bury, UK – Paramedics rescue teenager from weir
Swindon, UK – Paramedics face up to rising danger
Friday, July 3, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Provincial ambulance fee now in effect
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance fees decried by seniors group
Peterborough, Ontario – Paramedics accept blood challenge
Roswell, New Mexico – New Mexico Supreme Court ruling enhances air ambulance safety
San Diego, California – City cuts include 12 EMTs
Bristol, UK – Paramedics plea to rubberneckers
Torquay, UK – Paramedic feels the heat after 300 yard trek to treat casualty
Chester, UK – Paramedic assault man told he could be jailed
Pearth, Australia – Rock throwers target paramedics
Perth, West Australia – Paramedics reveal WA ambulances poorly equipped
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Ann Arbor, Michigan – Barriers hinder paramedics from using best CPR practices
Edison, New Jersey – Edison EMT challenges suspension issued over military status misrepresentation
Topeka, Kansas – Overweight, critical care patients to pay more for ambulance ride
Los Angeles, California – Paramedics not called in Jackson case for 1/2 an hour
Bakersfield, California – Ambulance rides will cost more
Elizabethton, Tennessee – Boy charged with stealing ambulance
Wollongong, Australia – Year-long bed block ahead for ambulances
Johannesburg, South Africa – Paramedics to blame
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Posturing must end in paramedic strike
Vancouver, BC – Striking paramedics should scale back demands, seek one-year deal, newspaper says
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedic charged with sexual assault
Sarnia, Ontario – Ambulance last of its kind
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – EMT SWAT:Paramedics get new SWAT training
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio SWAT team adds paramedics
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Oklahoma grant comes to rural ambulances’ aid
Louisville, Kentucky – Teens ran ambulance off the road
Victoria, Australia – Warrnambool paramedics speak up to highlight industrial campaign
Metro, Australia – Paramedics named most trustworthy
Monday, June 29, 2009
Montreal, Quebec – Paramedics prepare for strike
Vancouver, BC – Health Minister rejects plea to place paramedics’ contract dispute before arbitrator
Vancouver, BC – No end to paramedics’ strike in sight
Washington, D.C. – NTSB posts executive summary of the public hearing on helicopter EMS
Austin, Texas – Paramedics to give up raises, pending vote
Buffalo, New York – Ambulance worker charged with 2 arsons
Washington, D.C. – Sen. Leahy: Expand dath benefits for EMTs
Bennington, Vermont – Traffic safety board investigating ambulance crash
Queensland, Australia – $1.2 million delivers six new ambulances
Auckland, New Zealand – Ambulance kitted out to carry very obese patients
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sarnia, Ontario – Fake local paramedic sentenced
Pocatello, Idaho – Paramedics program at Idaho State University in danger of being cut
Avondale, Kentucky – Ambulance hits sanitation worker
Hartford, Connecticut – Bill protecting first responders exposed to infectious diseases signed
Gastonia, North Carolina – Paramedic helps save partner’s life
Gainesville, Florida – Paramedic arrested for child porn
London, UK – Ambulance of the future unveiled
Edinburgh, UK – Paramedics get on their bikes to treat injured in big crowds
Penrith, UK – MP turns up for Commons vote in ambulance with paramedics
Friday, June 19, 2009
Welland, Ontario – Patients could be at risk:paramedics
Toronto, Ontairo – Plans to close ERs absurd:paramedics
Bennington, Vermont – Northeast mourns EMT
Wilmington, Delaware – Paramedic in fatal crash honored
Arlington, Texas – Paramedic, woman involved in ambulance crash in Arlington
London, UK – Paramedics cycle to emergency patients
London, UK – Busiest year in decade for the ambulance service
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – Paramedics begin industrial action
Geelong, Australia – Geelong paramedics will take enforced 10-hour rest breaks
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Creek Nation, Oklahoma – Paramedic’s record gets good rating
Paden, Oklahoma – Ambulance dash cam analysis
San Antonio, Texas – Schertz EMT charged with child porn
Cleveland, Ohio – Cleveland, union chief seek answers to slow weekend ambulance response
Reno, Nevada – Reno man faces DUI charges in ambulance crash
Surrey, UK – Crash victim’s mountainous effort for air ambulance
Ellesmere Port, UK – OAP slapped paramedic who tried to help him
Oxfordshire, UK – Downturn hits air ambulance funds
County Armagh, Ireland – Family wants ambulance money back
Wellington, New Zealand – Wellington paramedics don face masks
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Victoria, BC – Striking paramedics launch tour
Victoria, BC – Paramedics take down picket lines
Victoria, BC – Union sees little progress in recent paramedic talks
Ottawa, Ontario – Medal highlights city paramedics years of devotion and caring
Wallkill, New York – EMT charged with attacking restrained person
San Antonio, Texas – Paramedic attacked while responding to call
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Patient’s family:we stand behind EMT
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Trooper’s lawyer says EMT escalated situation
Greer, South Carolina – Stolen North Carolina ambulance found in Greer
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – HINI sparks hundreds of emergency calls
West Chester, Pennsylvania – Chesco EMT twice suffers at hands of drunken drivers
Danville, Pennsylvania – Couple work as EMT team
Kansas City, Missouri – Man crashes stolen ambulance
Weston-super-Mare, UK – Patients wait in parked ambulances
Leicester, UK – ‘Stupid’ driver blocked ambulance
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Air charity spends $500 K pounds on admin
Victoria, Australia – Paramedics’ strike looms
Tasmania, Australia – Ambulance funding boost
Monday, June 15, 2009
Niagara Region, Ontario – More paramedics needed
Fredericton, New Brunswick – All car crashes to be a priority for NB 911
South Portland, Maine – Maine paramedic/firefighter dies after collapsing at station
Hartland, New York – Ex medic probed in 2nd theft
Louisville, Kentucky – EMS may add non-transport fee
Youngstown, Ohio – Ambulance destroyed in explosion
Staten Island, New York – Overstretched EMS forces hiring of private ambulances
Hampshire, UK – Sat nav twice sends ambulance the wrong way
Wiltshire, UK – Walking feat to boost Wiltshire’s air ambulance
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Peace River, BC – Paramedics present report on Peace Region
Vancouver, BC – Treatment of paramedics called appalling
Orlando, Florida – Ambulance transporting patient involved in accident
Boca Raton, Florida – A day at the beach became heroic for Boca Raton paramedic
San Francisco, California – San Francisco paramedics revive cats with respirators
Bethany Beach, Delaware – County EMS making effort to be eco friendly
Wiltshire, UK – Wiltshire Air Ambulance to get its own lottery
Scotland, UK – Ambulance worker demoted
Friday, June 12, 2009
Regina, Saskatchewan – EMS personnel presented service medals
Niagara Region, Ontairo – Emergency room closures will cost Niagara EMS:report
Port Colbourne, Ontario – Ontario Health Coalition to release paramedics report on rural hospitals
Washington, D.C. – DC fire chief defends paramedics’ failed tests
Chattanooga, Tennessee – Ambulance service files Chapter 11
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Bill would revamp EMS law
Niagara Falls, New York – EMT fired for thefts
Bristol, UK – Ambulance medic disqualified for alcohol offence
Johannesburg, South Africa – EMS strikers charged
Ballarat, Australia – Ambulance service paramedics gearing up for action
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Edmonton, Alberta – Alcohol played role in stolen ambulance chase, say RCMP
Edmonton, Alberta – More charges laid in ambulance theft
Timmins, Ontario – Growing ambulance costs annoy council
Washington, D.C. – Stolen ambulance blocked by DC fire truck
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Paramedics’ hearings concluded;Mayor to review report
Key Largo, Florida – Ambulance chief resigns in wake of critical audit
Wales, UK – Call for answers over paramedics’ training scheme
North Wales, UK – Six North Wales ambulance stations crumbling
Yorkshire, UK – Man died after 999 staff refused to send ambulance
Johannesburg, South Africa – Air ambulance makes shaky landing
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Brantford, Ontario – Medic recalls hardships of war
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba – Rural EMS need to go off road
Huntington Beach, California – Woman claims husband died from paramedic’s negligence
Washington, D.C. – DC paramedics take courses after failing exams
New Orleans, Louisiana – Ambulance medics, firefighters upset over paying tolls
Denver, Colorado – Local organizations donate ambulance to Mexico
York, UK – Ambulance bosses apologize for death of York man
Scotland, UK – Paramedic staff are on Swine Flu alert
Scotland, UK – Paramedic faces boot after refusing 999 calls to heart victim
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Nanaimo, BC – Paramedics, BCAS undertook staffing study
Detroit, Michigan – Two killed in crash with ambulance
Santa Clarita Valley, California – Progam converts paramedics to nurses
Kansas City, Missouri – Mast Ambulance medic hits cyclist
Albany, New York – Medic charged after stealing medication during a call
Scotland, UK – Ambulance station swine flu alert
Teeside, UK – Stroke victim dies after medic clocks off instead of taking him to hospital
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Ambulance medic confirmed as robbery suspect
Sunshine Coast, Australia – Memo reveals ambo shortage
Monday, June 8, 2009
Niagara Falls, Ontario – EMS Chiefs of Canada announce new board
Campbell River, BC – No end in sight for paramedics strike
Revelstoke, BC – Macdonald says rural paramedic issues need to be addressed
North Bay, Ontario – Privatizing ambulances. What’s Next?
Saint John, New Brunswick – Saint John area man upset over ambulance delay
Wales, UK – Britain’s oldest Territorial Army medic dies at 105
Highbury, UK – Couple shocked after paramedics leave needles and bandages in dining room
Adelaide, South Australia – Higher fees for ambulance trips
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Niagara Falls, Ontario – EMS staff in city for two day conference
Louisville, Kentucky – GPS should speed EMS response
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Disciplinary hearing held for New Bedford paramedics
Surrey, UK – Music band barred from air ambulance open day
Yorkshire, UK – Hopes high for new ambulance base
Johannesburg, South Africa – More emergency workers join strike
Lagos, Nigeria – State to clamp down on fake ambulances
Friday, June 5, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Paramedic academy receives accreditation
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Nova Scotia turns ambulances into hotspots
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Paramedics’ punishment will be announced after hearing
Boone County, West Virginia – Ambulance flips on its side, no injuries
Weston & Somerset, UK – Ambulances delayed as overrun hospital falters
Fulham Gardens, South Australia – Body dumped at ambulance station
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance workers threaten strike over pay dispute
Wellington, New Zealand – $48 million ambulance boost to add 100 paramedics
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Halton, Ontario – Region’s paramedics honoured
St. Catherine’s, Ontario – Paramedic dedicated life to helping others
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Two New Bedford paramedics suspended after baby dies
Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin – EMT upset over theft probe
Yakima, Washington – Yakima council says no to paramedics
Atlanta, Georgia – Paramedics track down alleged attackers
Thomasville, Georgia – Fallen paramedic honored with blood drive
Washington, D.C. – LifeForce paramedic honoured by Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation
Coal City, Illinois – Paramedic charged with receiving child pornography
Tasmania, Australia – Paramedic put life on the line for Royal Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Saanichton, BC – Paramedic strike leaves service staff bloodied
Nanaimo, BC – Many paramedics underemployed
New Bedford, Massachusetts – State recommends 2 paramedics be suspended
Seattle, Washington – Helmet saved man who hit ambulance
Solon, Ohio – Solon paramedics prepare for new computer technology
Yakima, Washington – Long-running paramedic debate could end
New Gloucester, Maine – New Gloucester considers buying used ambulance
Cincinnati, Ohio – City tries to ease ambulance shortage
Newcastle, UK – Air ambulance pilot back at work after horrific accident
Netivot, Israel – Magen David Adom Ambulance Service forbids staffers to drive rival ambulances
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Port aux Basques, Newfoundland – Ambulance operators negotiating new contract
Seattle, Washington – Cyclist rams back of ambulance
Raleigh, North Carolina – Paramedic cleared in Chapel Hill player’s death
New Castle County, Delaware – NCCo paramedics cry foul over layoffs
Yakima, Washington – City council prepares to discuss paramedic staffing today
DeRidder, Louisiana – Acadian Ambulance deploying new communications technology
London, UK – Patients forced to wait hours in ambulances parked outside A & E departments
Lowestoft, UK – Concerns about ambulance staff morale
Wales, UK – Ambulance crews should not be faced with such appalling behaviour
Johannesburg, South Africa – Paramedics threaten strike
Monday, June 1, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – NB paramedics union raised concerns before report
Collingwood, Ontario – County paramedics deserve a full pension:MPP
Altona, Manitoba – Medical chopper invaluable during flood
Washington, D.C. – DC EMS claims major improvements
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Trooper’s dash claim will clarify everything
Sarasota, Florida – Sarasota County EMT faces sex charges
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – Man, 28, to stand trial for head-butting paramedic
Victoria, Australia – Full protection for ambo crews
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Broadalbin, New York – Who stole the ambulance? Officials coming up empty
San Antonio, Texas – Former Austin medic could face court-marital, possible prison sentence
Madison, Wisconsin – Several injured in multi-vehicle crash involving ambulance
Rochester, New York – Beware of ambulance phone scam
Berks County, Pennsylvania – Swine Flu makes EMS extra cautious in responses
St. Petersburg, Florida – Increased ambulance use reduces EMS deficit, but cuts will come
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Trooper involved in scuffle identified
Cumbria, UK – West Cumbrian paramedic calls it a day
Chichester, UK – Ambulance service will investigate crash
Komatipoort, South Africa – Heroic paramedic nominated for award
Friday, May 29, 2009
Fort Macleod, Alberta – Fort Macleod ambulance workers get huge wage settlement
Picton, Ontario – Air ambulance leaves burn victim waiting
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics shop for new vehicles
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Paramedics, OHP Troopers defend themselves after fight
Macon, Georgia – Macon man shot, flees ambulance
Surry, UK – Police and medics in hospital after poison death at Surrey farm
Wales, UK – Elderly patients wait hours for ambulances to arrive
St. Albans, UK – Hertfordshire to get special paramedic teams
Teeside, UK – Doctor thanks Teesiders as African ambulance goes to work
Barwick, UK – Paramedic sexually assaulted
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Okmulgee, Oklahoma – EMT in confrontation with trooper speaks out
San Antonio, Texas – Former EMT and current Air Force nurse charged with murder in court
Manchester, New Hampshire – Ambulance workers leap to escape sidewalk driver
Parkersburg, West Virginia – Ex-paramedic files suit against hospital
Indianpolis, Indiana – Deal or no deal for EMTs?
Bayville, New Jersey – Area EMTs decry proposed funding cuts
Dorset, UKÂ – Paramedic rescued from flat fire
London, UK – Enormous pressure call on failing ambulance bosses
Wellington, UK – Zero tolerance warning after ambulance assault
Bournemouth, UK – Ambulance boss furious as crews fend off attacks
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics may wear masks on calls
San Luis Obispo, California – Search and Rescue worker killed in collision with ambulance identified
Riverside, California – Riverside County paramedics can no longer use breathing tubes on children
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Will EMT law protect paramedics?
Roanoke, Virginia – Maryland Medevac crew honored at memorial
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – Two Bethlehem ambulances damaged after alleged drunken driving accident
Staten Island, New York – The evolving role of EMTs and paramedics
Darlington, UK – Street paramedic plan to treat binge drinkers
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – Emergency services see red over traffic tickets
MacGregor, Manitoba – MacGregor paramedic wins Gov-Gen medal
Genesee County, Michigan – EMTs honored as everyday heroes
Galveston, Texas – 9-year-old boy rescued by EMT from near drowning
Sussex, UK – Sussex ambulance crews being attacked and abused
Cumbria, UK – Pay frozen as recession takes toll on air ambulance service
Yorkshire, UK – New boss at Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Durban, South Africa – Emergency Medical Rescue Services head suspended after probe
Monday, May 25, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Injury doesn’t stop paramedic
Grande Prairie, Alberta – EMS Cadets going strong
Palm Desert, California – Natural gas ambulances get OK
Orlando, Florida – Funding cuts, increased emergency calls leave EMS agencies on limb
White Bear Lake, Minnesota – New state-of-the-art EMS training unit unveiled
Boise, Idaho – Boise medic/firefighters raise money for colleague injured base jumping
Topeka, Kansas – Charity event held to help EMT fighting cancer
Collier County, Florida – Firefighters respond to allegations of cheating on medication test
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Barrie, Ontario – County paramedics given crash course
Mount Dora, Florida – Caller in scam claiming to be EMT seeking billing information
Omaha, Nebraska – New devices to increase the odds of saving a life
Aberdeenshire, UK – Paramedic injured in police/ambulance crash
Worcester, UK – Air ambulance insider claims not all public donations go directly to charity
Chelmsford, UK – Thug bit out at paramedic
Dubai – Dubai unveils longest ambulance in the world
Friday, May 22, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto medics preparing for strike?
Halton, Ontario – Paramedics to be honoured
Peel Region, Ontario – This is Peel Region Paramedic Week
Washington, D.C. – EMS chief promoted despite suit over death
Tyler, Texas – ETMC, 911 Dispatch, medics sued in death of toddler
Albany, New York – Dispatchers question ambulance’s route to dying boy
Chicago, Illinois – Chicago paramedic honoured
Palmerston, Australia – Paramedics man clinic as doc calls in sick
Victoria, Australia – Thousands left to wait in parked ambulances
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Nanaimo, BC – Paramedics say it’s about service, not cash
Sudbury, Ontario – Celebrating excellence in emergency care
Peace Hills, AB – Transition of ambulance services going smooth so far
Erie County, New York – EMS Week spotlights courage of WNY emergency responders
Austin, Texas – EMS officials looking into ambulance crash with toll booth
Honolulu, Hawaii – Residents warned about paramedic phone scam
Syracuse, New York – EMS workers honoured during memorial service
New York, New York – FDNY Second Chance brunch reunites EMT with drowning tot he saved
Marshall, Texas – National EMS Week is celebrated
Worcester, UK – 999 crew ask for hospital directions
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto medics kick off EMS Week
New York, New York – Emergency drill staged at WTC site in New York
District Heights, Maryland – Officials remember September 2008 air ambulance crash victims
Wilmington, Delaware – Man spit in face of EMT who responded to crash
Albany, New York – Reaction to Medicare Ambulance Access Preservation Act
Gwinnett County, Georgia – Ambulances will carry CPAP breathing treatments
Spartanburg, North Carolina – Non-emergency calls a headache for EMS
Dorset, UK – Accolade for South Western Ambulance Service
Sunderland, UK – Paramedic tells of abuse terror
Wellington, New Zealand – Paramedics take strain off hospitals
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sudbury, Ontario – Sudbury selected for prehospital care program
Tallahassee, Florida – EMS chief places paramedic arrested by police on leave
Jefferson County, New York – Judge recuses himself from EMT murder case
Perth Amboy, New Jersey – 10 EMTs facing layoffs
Newcastle, UK – Ambulances delayed by lorries
Oxfordshire, UKÂ – 999 response must improve
Oldham, UK – Praise for 999 crews
Cairo, Egypt – Ambulance medics call off strike after negotiations
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Clute, Texas – EMS Week to promote safety, knowledge
Newburgh, New York – County EMS workers honored for exceptional service
Honolulu, Hawaii – Reviving Hawaii Air Ambulance
New York, New York – EMS bikers on memorial ride from NYC to Virginia
Port Austin, Michigan – Coordinator, nearly all Port Austin EMTs resign
Cambridge, UK – Paramedic hero takes drink driver’s keys
Wellington, New Zealand – Paramedic service takes off
Friday, May 15, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Blackberry being used by Winnipeg paramedics to help save lives
Jefferson City, Missouri – Missouri lawmakers approve first-responder benefit
Cape May Court House, New Jersey – Political fight breaks out at EMT rally
Cleveland, Ohio – EMS paramedic cleared of sexual accusations
Washington, D.C. – Former paramedic confirmed as FEMA Administrator
Westbury, New York – Deceased jogger identified as EMT
Omaha, Nebraska – Some local paramedics will soon begin training with police
Wellington, New Zealand – Paramedics take the strain off hospitals
Cairo, Egypt – Ambulance responders strike for better work conditions
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Service down by 24 ambulances
Middlesex County, Ontario – ALS paramedic training halted by county
Bemidji, Minnesota – EMT on motorcycle saves woman from burning house
Albany, New York – Woman sentenced for thefts from NY ambulance squad
Albany, Georgia – EMS pioneer honoured
Rotherham, UK – Anger over 10 hour ambulance wait
Shetland, UK – More ambulance cover for Shetland
Cheshire, UK – Use of taxis sent ambulance service budget over limits
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Paramedic graduates get healthy does of job offers
Fraser Valley, BC – Fraser Valley ambulance service faces staffing crunch in strike
Abbotsford, BC – No ambulances in Abbotsford Monday night
Chicago, Illinois – Workouts too tough, says trainee medic
Spartanburg, South Carolina – Ambulance medic cited after crash
San Juan, Puerto Rico – Ambulance overturns, PR man later dies in hospital
Cleveland, Ohio – Ambulance leaves US home of suspected Nazi guard
Queensland, Australia – Paramedics give evidence over long hours
Dublin, Ireland – Call for urgent ambulance regulations
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Campbell River, BC – Premier’s Island stops disrupted by striking paramedics
Selkirk, Manitoba – IRHA selected to test new ambulance
New York, New York – Ride to honour EMTs
Dayton, Ohio – Woman shoves paramedic responding to unconscious person
Stevenage, UK – Paramedic’s song hits the big time
Liverpool, UK – Lives are being saved by paramedics on cycles
Bristol, UK – Paramedic caught inhaling gas handed caution
Victoria, Australia – Victoria paramedics apply to hold strike
Monday, May 11, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Striking paramedics claim Campbell insulted them
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Ambulance involved in hit and run
Georgetown, Delaware – Fallen paramedic honoured at annual awards
Flagstaff, Arizona – NTSB determines cause of EMS helicopter midair collision in Arizona
Madison, Wisconsin – Requests for Med Flight down after fatal crash last year
Washington, D.C. – Controversy continues over donated DC ambulance, fire truck
Omaha, Nebraska – Nebraska Guard ambulance being called up again
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania – Pay raises for paramedics under consideration here
Victoria, Australia – Budget fails to address paramedics staffing woes
New South Wales, Australia – Australia reviews emergency calls after teen dies
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Newburgh, New York – EMS providers to be honoured
New York, New York – FDNY helps make special delivery for Harlem mom
Chicago, Illinois – Paramedic candidate who suffered kidney damage suing Chicago
New Jersey – Hundreds of ambulance squad volunteers protest budget cuts
Glasgow, Kentucky – Paramedic faces nearly 900 charges
Derbeyshire, UK – Son is angry over ambulance wait
Diss, UK – Businessman’s ambulance trek for charity
Friday, May 8, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Airport paramedics saddle up on SegwaysÂ
Essex, UK – Blast killed ambulance hero
Wales, UK – Inquiry launched into ambulance queues at hospitals
Shropshire, UK – Welsh ambulance response times improve
New South Wales, Australia – Sorry for Iredale hurt, says ambulance service
New South Wales, Australia – Inquest recommends 000 review
Victoria, Australia – Paramedics continue case for 10-hour breaks
Victoria, Australia – Call centre plan angers paramedics
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Vernon, BC – Abbott calls Premier’s behaviour a joke
Houston, BC – Paramedics take dispute to the streets of Houston
Honolulu, Hawaii – Hawaii set to tighten EMS precautions on swine flu
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Paramedics’ union endorses Ravenstahl for mayor
Montgomery, Alabama – Angel One Ambulance for children damaged in crash
Lincoln Park, New Jersey – Government urged to leave EMT training fund alone
York, UK – York 999 chiefs hit back
Kimberley, UK – Paramedics give charity a boost
New South Wales, Australia  – Double paramedic crews may be lost
Victoria, Australia – Victorian ambulance union moves toward first strike in 36 years
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Fort Wayne, Indiana – Ambulance service departs
Nebraska City, Nebraska – City adjusts paramedic pay to bolster medical transfers
Canton, New York – Family of Massena woman sues ambulance responder, company over woman’s death
Smithsburg, Maryland – EMS wrongful death suit ends in settlement
Scotland, UK – Over 2,000 sign ambulance petition
Lancashire, UK – Hoaxer tied up 999 crews for hours
Henley, UK – Paramedic spared jail after child porn charge
Lahore, Pakistan – Another Edhi Foundation ambulance stolen
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Jacksonville, Florida – Florida paramedics and deputies exposed to cyanide
Parma Heights, Ohio – City is first to curb diesel emissions on ambulances
Fort Wayne, Indiana – 116 emergency workers fired, then rehired
Clearfield, Pennsylvania – EMS agencies take precautions in case flu virus hits area
Indianapolis, Indiana – Frequent flyers clog 911 with bogus calls
Birmingham, UK – Birmingham ambulance medic sacked for being MRSA whistleblower
Scotland, UK – Crash a day for ambulance service
Scotland, UK – Alleged assault on ambulance crew
Scotland, UK – Scots firm makes Malawi ambulance
Monday, May 4, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB preparing for pandemic
Kelowna, BC – Striking paramedics not welcome at rally
Montreal, Quebec – Upgrade needed to find 911 callers
Omaha, Nebraska – Local emergency response tweaked for swine flu
Washington, D.C. – FAA Fact Sheet: Helicopter EMS safety
White County, Illinois – Illinois ambulance service fights refusals with fee
Jackson, Mississippi – New UMC chopper helps save lives
Gold Coast, Australia – Bio-suit ambos in Coast call-out mystery
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Collingwood, Ontario – Elmvale girl becomes paramedic for a day
Powell River, BC – Medics optimistic after discussion
Hillsboro, Oregon – Paramedic honored for actions while off duty
Jackson, Mississippi – Suspect jumps from ambulance
Phoenix, Arizona – Southwest Ambulance paramedics named Stars of Life
Norwalk, Connecticut – Norwalk Hospital EMS staff visit local schools with ambulance
Hunter, Australia – Hunter ambulances to get GPS
Moscow, Russia – Hatzollah ambulance service launched in Moscow
Friday, May 1, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Part-time paramedics required to handle demand in Winnipeg
Meredith, New Hampshire – Paramedics take swine flu precautions
Seattle, Washington  – Medical responders preparing for flu pandemic
Cincinnatti, Ohio – Emergency crews prep for flu dangers
Wausau, Wisconsin – Hospital adds paramedics
New South Wales, Australia – NSW 000 system needs review
Calcutta, India – Paramedics at Delhi airport start screening passengers for swine flu
Hiyala, Sudan – South Sudan bike ambulance lifeline
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Computer software part of Winnipeg paramedics’ arsenal against swine flu
Powell River, BC – CUPE 873 paramedics optimistic after discussion
Lincoln, Nebraska – Ex Nebraska firefighter gets 60 days for drug theft from ambulance
Hawthorne, New York – FDNY EMT sentenced for leaving the scene of auto fatality
Trenton, New Jersey – Ambulance destroyed in fire caused by fuel leak
Grimsby, UK – Ambulance responders told to forget sat nav and use maps instead
Manchester, UK – Paramedic told heart attack patient to be quiet and clean up his own vomit
Lancashire, UK – Strike vote scuppers ambulance overhaul
Geelong, Australia – Geelong ambos meet today to discuss strike threat
Victoria, Australia – We’re sick, tired:ambo
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance incident investigator granted more time
Chicago, Illinois – Ambulance stolen at Lutheran General
Kalamazoo, Michign – Emergency workers shaken by fire that killed four children
Buffalo, New York – Emergency medical workers reach deal
Victorville, California – Report critical of air ambulance safety
Lake Charles, Louisiana – Paramedic plan for potential Swine Flu victims
Newton, Massachusetts – Ambulance time looked into after fatal shooting
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Frederticton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB review should be complete this week
Washington, D.C. – EMS report outrages families
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – Jail inmate head butts paramedic
Oxford, UK – Report criticizes ambulance service
Oxfordshire, UK – Cabinet backs ambulance review
Wisbech, UK – Thieves put lives at risk by breaking into ambulance
Aberdeen, UK – Isles ambulance service deplorable
Jerusalem, Israel – Ambulance service to be on high alert for holidays
Sydney, Australia – Maiden voyage cat dismasted in Bass Strait;rescue paramedic injured
Victoria, Australia – Paramedic helps prop up failing health system
Monday, April 27, 2009
Abbotsford, BC – Candidates respond to paramedics’ plight
Ottawa, Ontario – Councillor gives used ambulance to Ethiopia
Washington, D.C. – FAA to tighten rules on medical helicopters
Washington, D.C. – Fire chief fires back over paramedic performance
Wales, UK – Wales NHS staff faced 8,000 acts of violence
Halifax, UK – Death-crash ambulance driver appeals against careless driving conviction
Surrey, UK – Police mount ground and air search after medics abused
Surrey, UK – Angry paramedic strips off in Addlestone Tesco
Gold Coast, Australia – Coast ambo’s fantastic rescue
Victoria, Australia – Ambo strike looms
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Dekalb County, Georgia – Stolen Grady ambulance found in DeKalb
Salisbury, North Carolina – Rowan to honor law enforcement, medical responders in May
Watertown, New York – Rescue squads shorts on staff
Memphis, Tennessee – Man accused of stealing medical bags from ambulance outside Ocean Springs ER
South Devon, UK – Big top arrives for circus tricks in aid of ambulance
Kilkenny, UK – Two injured as ambulance and lorry collide
Weston, UK – Ambulance service improving – MP
Victoria, Australia – Sleeping ambos claim refuted
Friday, April 24, 2009
Salmon Arm, BC – BC Health Minister fails to meet with striking paramedics
Kelowna, BC – Paramedics circulate petitions
Charlottetown, PEI – Vehicle for collection of dead will free ambulance service
Monticello, Georgia – Paramedic receives Medal of Valor
Washington, D.C. – FAA plan would require alarms on air ambulances
Ocean Springs, Mississippi – Miss. Coast man accused of stealing from ambulance
Gary, Indiana – New vehicles expand emergency services’ capabilities
Houston, Texas – Stolen ambulance taken for joyride
Palm Beach, Florida – Budget cuts may eliminate paramedics at Palm Beach International Airport
Yakima, Washington – Paramedic stalemate
Victoria, Australia – Ambos warn of strike action
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics still fighting for parity
Charlottetown, PEI – New ambulance equipment not enough, say paramedics
Las Vegas, Nevada – It pays EMTs to dot I’s and cross T’s
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Phila. controller proposes 911 by phone
Palo Alto, California – Driver charged in Palo Alto fatal ambulance crash
New South Wales, Australia – Triple-0 fiasco dominates bushwalking inquest
Maryborough, Australia – Football death sparks ambulance communications rethink
New South Wales, Australia – Time up for ambulance inquiry response
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Revelstoke, BC – Striking paramedics seek public support
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics want wage parity
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Hospital staff call ambulance for man outside ER
Vancouver, BC – BC paramedics to rally at Campbell fundraiser
Evansville, Indiana – EMT starts association in Indiana
Yakima, Washington – Yakima grapples again with paramedic issue
Thames Valley, UK – Air ambulance paramedic who watched child porn spared jail
Copford, UK – Phoney cop had dressed as a paramedic
Devon, UK – Twitter promotes Devon Air Ambulance
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – CRTC calls for 911 system upgrades for Internet calls
New York, New York – Big ‘F’ on EMT advancement exam
Alexandria, Virginia – AAMS launches medevac helicopter safety public education program
New Castle County, Delaware – Paramedics seek more minorities
Birmingham, Alabama – Birmingham teen earns paramedic licence
Mattoon, Illinois – New ambulance unit a ‘mobile emergency room’
Horry County, South Carolina – Horry County paramedic accused of stealing methadone
Scotland, UK – Volunteers aid emergency response
Victoria, Australia – Fatigued paramedics ‘nodding off’ on the job
Waikato, New Zealand – Speed and alcohol factors in car/ambulance crash
Monday, April 20, 2009
Charlottetown, PEI – Health minister commits to adding ambulances
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Tories seek expanded investigation into Ambulance NB
Frederticton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB orientation program slows hiring – paramedic group
Sumter, South Carolina – 75-year-old woman assaults EMT
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia – Paramedic slams Chooka case ambos review
New South Wales, Australia – Opposition calls for Triple-0 inquiry
Sydney, Australia – Ambos defend handling of 000 calls
New South Wales, Australia – Triple 0 sarcasm a disease
Nassau, Bahamas – Prosecutors ready to go in Travolta extortion case involving EMT
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Prescott-Russell, Ontario – Paramedics start job action
Chicago, Illinois – Chicago eyes ambulance bus;could hold 12
Orange County, North Carolina – Former medic ‘a rotten apple’
Denver, Colorado – Denver 911 rated best in state for 2008 work
Norwich, UK – Mother stuns medics by giving birth to twins moments after suffering heart failure
Hampshire, UK – Fury over wait for ambulance
Hampshire, UK – Itchen Bridge prankster criticized by emergency services after fall
Dunton Bassett – Paramedic Keith says farewell after 45 years on job
Friday, April 17, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics still walking the line
Parry Sound, Ontario – Town hires EMS consultant to review EMS
Pahrump, Nevada – Paramedic files suit over ’06 suicide incident
Cheyenne, Wyoming – New contract strengthens ambulance service, city says
Goochland, Virginia – Goochland man gets jail term for posing as paramedic
Essex, UK – How many paramedics does it take to help the BBC change a wheel?
Derrynoid, Northern Ireland – Paramedics suspended over brawl
Valletta, Malta – Ambulance service faces disruption
Blue Mountains, Australia – 000 staff ‘unresponsive’ to lost teen’s pleas
New South Wales, Australia – Changes made to 000 services after teen’s death, inquiry told
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – State-of-the-art ambulances included in boost to fleet
Calgary, Alberta – Actions of EMS over dog lauded by readers
Carrington, North Dakota – Benefit planned for paramedic
Shelton, Connecticut – VEMS paramedic resigns after suspension for sleeping on the job
Fort Mill, South Carolina – 16-year-old killed in crash with ambulance
Norwich, UK – Man abused paramedics saving his life
Abergele, Conwy, UK – Surprise for 105-year-old ambulance veteran
George Town, Cayman Islands – Ambulance situation is risky business
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance roster error delayed heart attack response
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics behind
Quincy, Illinois – Ambulance art will help patient anxiety
Palm Springs, California – Man pulls gun on paramedics in Thousand Palms
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania – Measles linked to EMS conference
Albany, New York – Dispatch job cuts reviewed
Plattsburgh, New York – EMT crisis looms in Essex County
York, Pennsylvania – Ambulance workers divided on weather emergency procedure
Dorset, UK – Ambulance staff meal breaks row
Wales, UK – Paramedics need more protection
New South Wales, Australia – NSW Ambulance Service apologizes over death of bushwalker
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Millville, New Brunswick – Fire chief offers solution to Ambulance NB
Montreal, Quebec – Docs question urgent care resources
St. Petersburg, Florida – Florida firefighters want to transport victims
Yakima, Washington – Training paramedics to be nurses
South Salt Lake, Utah – S. Salt Lake council votes to have own ambulance system
Palo, Alto, California – Former paramedic/firefighter pleads no contest over work injury
Hopkins County, Kentucky – Former paramedic accused of rape still working with local government
Oldham, UK – Medic’s kill threat
Bournemouth, UK – Murderers who buried paramedic’s body in suitcase jailed for 24 years
Bingley, UK – 999 hoaxer sparked 3,500 pound river hunt alert
Saturday, April 10, 2009
Victoria, BC – Paramedics’ pressure brings response
Lancaster, Pennsylvania – Cumberland County Ambulance Service closes
Baraboo, Wisconsin – Local paramedic is a ‘star of life’
Norwalk, Connecticut – Colleagues help Norwalk paramedic hurt in motorcycle crash
Beaumont, Texas – EMT hurts wrist on stretcher, sues ambulance company
Bedford, UK – Easter 999 plea from ambulance crews
Ghana – Ambulance service in Ghana not the best, says health minister
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Trail, BC – Ambulance paramedics demonstrate outside Nelson City Hall
Burnaby, BC – Paramedics need support
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB calls for better road condition updates after confusion
St. Catherine’s, Ontario – Paramedics showcase skills
Airdrie, Alberta – Provincial ambulance transition causes no problem in Airdrie
Sacramento, California – Unpaid ambulance bills boost Sacramento’s budget deficit
Scotland, UK – Emergency crews in chemical scare after poison victim dies
London, UK – Ejector seat for paramedics perfect for new ambulances
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba flood officials getting a lift from Alberta air ambulanceÂ
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Paramedics unaware of road closures;patient dies after delay
Niagara, Ontario – Niagara paramedics place first in national competition
Las Vegas, Nevada – Medics avoid strike, sign contracts
Lexington, Kentucky – Ambulance involved crash sends five to hospital
Hamilton, Massachusetts – Ambulance service should not be run by copsÂ
Yakima, Washington – Politics over paramedics
London, UK – Seizure patients at risk because 999 crews can’t give vital drug
Wiltshire, UK – Wiltshire’s new ambulance boss makes response times pledge
Maryborough, Victoria, Australia – Ambulance service investigates heart attack response
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Salt Spring, BC – Salt Spring ambulance rocked by fire
Oologah, Oklahoma – Fire destroys ambulance in Oologah
Cumberland County, North Carolina – Officials look to improve EMS response time
Fayetteville, North Carolina – Ambulance waits should be cut by 2015, group says
Columbus, Ohio – Debate swirls around offering paramedic care
Edgewater, Illinois – Drunken bar patron charged with punching paramedic
Teddington, UK – The ambulance of the future
Wales, UK – North Wales paramedics’Â abuse and violence ordeal
Huntingdon, UK – Ambulance service’s 1.6 million pound investment in new fleet
Melbourne, Australia – Ambulance delay anger after player dies in Marlborough
Monday, April 6, 2009
Penticton, BC – Paramedics sound alarm over faulty radios
Los Angeles, California – Ambulance driver runs over sleeping man
Denver, Colorado  – Denver Health pledges to fix response times by adding paramedics
New York, New York – All NYC ambulance workers to carry EpiPens
Kansas City, Missouri – Plan to make MAST a city department advances
Indianapolis, Indiana – City to study ambulance response time, quality of care
Burton, UK – Air ambulance boycott threat
ACT, Australia – Forced ambulance shutdowns in ACT
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Victoria, BC – Paramedics pound pavement
Vancouver, BC – Ambulance service maintained despite strike
Indianapolis, Indiana – SUV driver dies in collision with ambulance
College Station, Texas – Local cities will be without ambulance service next week
Wiggins, Connecticut – Long time EMT volunteer prepares to retire
Mansfield, Connecticut – Life Star needs rescuing
Dublin, Ireland – Paramedics misled by friends over fatal car fall, inquest told
Luton, UK – Britain’s paramedics show Aussies their expertise
Friday, April 3, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Health minister says BC ambulance strike won’t impact patients
Edmonton, Alberta – Ambulance dispatch still unclear
Charlottetown, PEI – Lifting seniors’ ambulance fees will cause strain
Montreal, Quebec – MDs call for air ambulance
Jersey City, New Jersey – Man tried to stab Jersey City EMT responding to call to help him
St. Louis, Missouri – St. Louis paramedic hopes to reinvent CPR training
Kansas City, Missouri – Deeper study needed before changing MAST
Fraley, North Carolina – Fraley paramedic up for review today
Scotland, UK – Ambulances beat 999 calls target
Bristol, UK – Five hoax calls a day putting lives in danger say 999 teams
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Montreal, Quebec – Leading MD calls for air ambulances
Halifax, Nova Scotia – LifeFlight pay takes a plunge
Edmonton, Alberta – Province takes over ambulance services, changes still to come
Kansas City, Missouri – MAST executive resigns
Wheeling, West Virginia – Air ambulance service starting to use night goggles
San Antonio, Texas – Paramedics won’t respond to every call
Lancashire, UK – Ambulance morale at all time low
Wales, UK – Air ambulance helicopter unveiled
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics union rejects government’s latest effort to avert strike
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Four injured in ambulance collision
Mont Tremblant, Quebec – 911 calls show urgency of Richardson fall
Jamestown, North Dakota – Area ambulances head to flood expectant Fargo
Charlotte, North Carolina – Ambulance company owes state $13K
Rochester, New York – Former ambulance leader accused of spending spree
Nashville, Tennessee – Ambulance transporting patient flips
New York, New York – City graduates latest class of paramedics
Dorset, UK – Woman, 50, blocked ambulance crew
Sutton, UK – Sutton paramedic found with drugs struck off
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Toronto, Ontario – How robots teach flight paramedics to save lives
Sioux Lookout, Ontario – Air ambulances a lifeline for the North
Baltimore, Maryland – Paramedic teams compete in Baltimore
Springfield, Missouri – Ambulance medic leads police to Hampden man arrested for drunken driving
Wales, UK – Ambulance crews in Wales have suffered more than 500 incidents of physical violence
Blacktown, Australia – Paramedics ease the emergencies
Wellington, New Zealand – Lives at risk due to ambulance service gaps
Auckland, New Zealand – Govt plan to improve ambulance services
Auckland, New Zealand – Ambulances call for more money
Hyderabad, India – Emergency medical system makes strides in India
Monday, March 30, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Is ambulance use abused?
Buffalo, New York – EMT says purse was stolen from ambulance at hospital
Austin, Texas – 5 patient deaths triggered case against former paramedic
Fulton County, Georgia – Ex-911 staffer tells her side of phone call
Reading, UK – Air ambulance man guilty of child porn
Wales, UK – Welsh ambulance crews waste 30,000 hours at A & E
Grimsby, UK – Drug addict finally jailed for ambulance hijack drama
Pretoria, South Africa – Paramedics treat school students for hysteria
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Victoria, BC – Deputy labour minister to look into BC paramedics contract dispute
Vancouver, BC – Health minister denounces paramedics’ wage demands
Vancouver, BC – Paramedic says Taser claims conflicted
Chicago, Illinois – Man charged with DUI in ambulance crash
Whitley City, Kentucky – Ambulance billing causing serious concern
Louisville, Kentucky – Changing 911 to save money
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Charges are pending against kids making bogus 911 calls
Rochester, New York – Ambulance wait times long;not enough hospital beds
West Midlands, UK – 999 callers urged to give right details
Slough, UK – Quarter century milestone for paramedic
Friday, March 27, 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Paramedic and firefighter suspended after posting video
Fulton County, Georgia – Fired 911 operator appeals firing after mishandling call
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Paramedics don’t need field supervisors
New Bedford, Massachusetts – EMS supervisors provided city with critical services
Amarillo, Texas – EMS to change
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Ambulance delay cost mother’s life:family
Madisonville, Kentucky – Former paramedic charged with rape, sodomy
Gloucestershire, UK – Staff at ambulance trust would not recommend it as place of work
Medway, UK – Guard of honour for ambulance hero
North East England – 999 scheme reaches million mark
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Parry Sound, Ontario – Mighty gift:paramedic gives 70 per cent of liver to teen
Baltimore, Maryland – Medevac oversight bill gets preliminary approval
Marquette, Michigan – Final lawsuit settled in ambulance case
Evanston, Illinois – Stolen ambulance involved in six car crash
Kansas City, Missouri – KC committee endorses MAST change
Blanco County, Texas – EMS paging tower crashes into roadway
Washington, D.C. – Pararmedic might not have followed EMS rules
Ocala, Florida – Another ex-EMSA employee accused of theft
York, UK – Ambulance staff earn accolades over turnaround times
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Lacombe, Alberta – Transfer of ambulance services pending
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – MD Ambulance kept busy
Hamilton, Ontario – Family devastated by court ruling in paramedic student’s death
San Antonio, Texas – Ambulance hits, kills illegal immigrant
Twin Falls, Idaho – Twin Falls man dies in wreck with paramedic’s SUV
Anchorage, Alaska – Emergency trauma care needs improvement in Alaska
Scotland, UK – 999 changes long overdue
Essex, UK – Health bosses used NHS ambulance to go on booze cruise holiday to France
Durban, South Africa – Paramedic disarms gunman
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Montreal, Quebec – Helicopter ambulance not a priority for Quebec
Airdrie, Alberta – City to keep its integrated fire and ambulance service
Fairview, Alberta – Patient dies of injuries after ambulance hits ditch
Mesa, Arizona – Southwest Ambulance promotes drowning prevention
Columbus, Ohio – Are paramedics necessary?
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Repercussions of laying off paramedic supervisors debated
Scotland, UK – 25 million pound ambulance injection unveiled
Leicester, UK – Ambulance left patient stranded for hours
Westmead, New South Wales – Air ambulance pilot had to abort landing attempt
Brisbane, Queensland – Rocks thrown at ambulances
Monday, March 23, 2009
Montreal, Quebec – Richardson’s death highlights air ambulance woes
Toronto, Ontario – More paramedics on TTC
Chicago, Illinois – City ambulance users at risk for ID theft
Pinellas County, Florida – Emergency responses too fast, so Pinellas plans cutbacks
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Paramedic who treated Fraley later resigned
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Orange County EMS needs more employees
Maui, Hawaii – EKG devices set in Maui ambulances
Kansas City, Missouri – Panel recommends that MAST ambulance service become a city department
New Orleans, Louisiana – Mini ambulance joins the party
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Timmins, Ontario – Too many ambulances used for non emergencies
Fort McMurray, Alberta – Ambulance services set to transfer
Boston, Massachusetts – Researchers stress fitness for EMTs, firefighters
Cypress, California – Yamaha Rhino Side-by-Side vehicle popular among first responders
New York, New York – Fire Department budget cuts hearing heating up;EMS chops proposed
Yorkshire, UK – Ambulance chief to be quizzed on response times
Nottingham, UK – Storm over ambulance delays
Kandahar, Afghanistan – Army medic finesses medevac recordkeeping system
Friday, March 20, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – Paramedics eye faster vehicles
Dallas, Texas – Ambulance service seeks higher fees for faster response
Little Falls, New Jersey – Obesity winning out against paramedics, firefighters
Salem, Massachusetts – Will EMT probe taint cops’ court testimony
Bismarck, North Dakota – Documents question ND ambulance group spending
Kansas City, Missouri – Don’t merge ambulance into fire now, advisory panel says
Oxford, UK – Rural 999 calls missing target
Cumbria, UK – Unions fear part-time ambulance cover for remote areas
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Kamloops, BC – Doctor calls for more paramedics
Welland, Ontario – Patient transfers an area for savings
Daytona Beach, Florida – Longtime EMT, 38, dies after sudden illness
Denver, Colorado – Denver TV station investigates slow ambulance response
Greenville, North Carolina – Firefighter EMT arrested and fired
Pinner, UK – Police hunt Pinner paramedic attackers
Scotland, UK – Midwife delayed calling an ambulance;baby dies
Lancashire, UK – East Lancashire paramedic tells of anger at attacks by patients
London, UK – Overweight 999 patient winched out of home
Hertfordshire, UK – Hertfordshire ambulance pilot scheme put on hold
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Victoria, BC – Paramedic must shave beard in order to work
Red Deer, Alberta – Red Deer’s ambulance service is growing
Melbourne, Florida – First Flight helicopter damaged by bird strike
Denver, Colorado – Denver Health changes emergency response policy
Peekskill, New York- Ambulance worker apologizing for smoking
Clearwater, Florida – Pinellas County plan to cut paramedics worries Clearwater
Teeside, UK – Ambulance control room errors shock
Bolton, UK – Crackdown on abuse of ambulance staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wakaw, Saskatchewan – Area residents give gift of ambulance to poor African nation
New York, New York – City slap at 9/11 uniformed heroes
Annapolis, Maryland – Medevac privatization could cost patients thousands
Jackson Township, Ohio – Students teach Spanish to paramedics, firefighters
Swindon, UK – Ambulance crews tell MPs their frustrations
Scotland, UK – Fireworks stop medic saving life
Wiltshire, UK – New boss for Wiltshire’s ambulance staff
New South Wales, Australia – Special ambulance to get babies to hospital
Monday, March 16, 2009
Annapolis, Maryland – Bill would honor state police flight paramedic who died
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – More than 1,000 attend funeral for Martin County paramedic/firefighter
St. Petersburg, Florida – Budget cuts threaten EMS response times
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Baton Rouge deploys telemedicine program to link ambulances, ED
Independence, Ohio – Cities are increasing fees for ambulance runs
Gainesville, Florida – Air ambulance pilot goes from ‘new guy’ to hero in an instant
Cleveland, Ohio – Project AED:City of Cleveland has big commitment to AEDs
Edinburg, Texas – Investigators shed light on cold case involving paramedic
Teeside, UK – Puzzle over paramedic’s death
Kirkbymoorside, UK – Tributes paid to crash paramedic
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Lakewood, New Jersey – Video shows horseplay in EMT vehicle
Tulsa, Oklahoma – EMSA ambulance hits car on I-44
Washington, D.C. – WWII ambulance medic forged career as journalist
Bayonne, New Jersey – 2 hero EMTs in running for award
Cornwall, UK – Major 999 alert caused by..seagull
Solihull, UK – Cadets pack bags to help air ambulance
KwaZulu Natal – KZN paramedic dies
New Delhi, India – Delhi cops set to play paramedics too
Victoria, Australia – New ambulance chopper to provide statewide service
Guatemala City, Guatemala – Fireman transforms pickup paramedics
Friday, March 13, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Maryland state copter service faulted, defended at legislative hearing
El Paso, Texas – Man who allegedly posed as EMT arrested
Espanola, New Mexico – Paramedics delayed the first day of ambulance cut
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Ambulance crashes on Tulsa highway
Honolulu, Hawaii – Paramedic describes ambulance hijacking
Maui, Hawaii – Maui’s ambulances get wireless EKG systems
Wales, UK – Ministers must bang heads together over ambulance times
Oxfordshire, UK – Ambulance responses miss target
New South Wales, Australia – Emergency helpers to give 000 lesson
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics helpless in cement truck crash that killed five, court hears
Toledo, Ohio – Last call for Toledo paramedic/firefighter
Sandpoint, Idaho – Former EMT accused of stealing from patient
Lafayette, West Virginia – Ambulance involved in head-on crash
Surrey, UK – Tragic tot’s birth missed by medics
Essex, UK – Paramedics missed Fred’s stroke despite three visits
London, UK – Vulnerable patients put at risk during hospital transfers, warn leading doctors
Herefordshire, UK – Ambulance service worst funded in Britain
Herefordshire, UK – Midlands Air Ambulance Service is launched
Norfolk, UK – Fears over ambulance crew changes
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – City’s fire paramedic service eyes ‘virtual waiting room’ plan
Fargo, North Dakota – Patient killed in ND ambulance crash
Baltimore, Maryland – Legislative panel endorses state police control of medevac fleet
Honolulu, Hawaii – Supect charged in ambulance hijacking
Elko, Nevada – Elko commission oks more paramedics
Kansas City, Missouri – Some ambulance workers resist consolidation
Mount Dora, Florida – Lake Sumter EMS gets Autopulse to treat sudden cardiac arrest
Essex, UK – 999 service hit by staffing problems
Vienna, Austria – One killed, two injured in rescue helicopter crash in Austria
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Charlottetown, PEIÂ – Ambulances need more resources, say PEI paramedics
Casselton, North Dakota – Ambulance crash leaves one dead and two others injured
Tuscon, Arizona – Popular roller derby EMT found dead on Saturday
Honolulu, Hawaii – City ambulance hijacked with patient inside
Barrow-in-Furness, UK – Rescue service gets flying paramedics
Sussex, UK – Ambulance man in court over death
Worcester, UK – Paramedic in half marathon challenge to raise money for air ambulance
Torquay, UK – MP calls for protective gear for paramedics
Wales, UK – Pontypool medic heading for Zambia
Queensland, Australia – Ambulance jobs to be slashed by National Party
Monday, March 9, 2009
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario – Paramedic raises $8,268
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto ambulances lead Caravan of Hope
Alberta – University of Alberta transfers three EMS programs to Lakeland College
Honolulu, Hawaii – Woman briefly carjacks ambulance
Washington, D.C. – Court:DC Paramedics, firefighters can keep whiskers
East Midlands, UK – Ambulance call review recommended
Oxford, UK – Air paramedic had child porn
Norwich, UK – Air ambulance to fly at night?
Dundalk, UK – Ambulance hit by brick
Auckland, New Zealand – Costs crisis hits ambulances
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Parry Sound, Ontario – Townships questions EMS spending
Florida – Profile of former paramedic and new FEMA chief W. Craig Fugate
Chicago, Illinois – Paramedic talks woman out of jumping from building
Charles City, Iowa – Old ambulance to become city’s new sewer camera truck
Chichester, UK – Critical care paramedics launch at Shoreham Airport
Cheshire, UK – Ambulance staff report drink call outs rise
West Midlands, UK – Ambulance service workplace hailed
Warwick, Queensland, Australia – Ambos’ hard work recognized
Illawarra, Australia – Ambos deliver baby beside freeway
Baghdad, Iraq – Florida Guard medics teach Iraqi police lifesaving skills
Friday, March 6, 2009
Hamilton, Ontario – Paramedic weeps recalling fight to save little boy
Albany, New York – Gov. Patterson’s EMS plan will slow response
Annapolis, Maryland – Opponents to medevac changes mobilize
Omaha, Nebraska – Omaha pays ambulance crash victims $470,000
Lynnwood, Washington – Super speed ambulances
East Midlands, UK – Ambulance 999 review recommended
Lancashire, UK – Paramedics dread binge drinking payday
Knuzden, UK – 999 worker attacked on call out
Scotland, UK – Ambulance chiefs hypocritical
Wales, UK – Paramedics slam cash injection
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB scores high in survey
Gainesville, Florida – Former paramedic to be named director of FEMA
Lawrence, Kansas – City rolls out solar panels on ambulances in order to save a few bucks
Wales, UK – Ambulance response times improve
Scotland, UK – Paramedic says he had to resign after years of strife
Shetland, UK – Ambulance slow to get to crash
Tasmania, Australia – Ambo levy abandoned
Queensland, Australia – Queensland Ambulance Service pays tribute to dedicated workers
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland’s medivac wants terrain awareness warning system
St. Petersburg, Florida – Time to streamline Pinellas’ 911 service
Kansas City, Missouri – Conditions for ambulance crews disputed
Morganton, North Carolina – Paramedics honored for rescue
Batavia, New York – Leaflet campaign seeks to save paramedic jobs
Sussex, UK – Medic injured in ambulance crash
Bourne, UK – Paramedics rewarded for their efforts
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – NB’s ambulance service leading the way
Moncton, New Brunswick – Province’s association says problem is with students, not testing
Peel Region, Ontario – Ambulance response times need improvement
Albany, New York – Podcasts offer EMT training on the go
Portland, Oregon – Boom times for high-tech medic
Essex, UK – Ambulance worker caught sending texts sacked
Lancashire, UK – Paramedic help for air ambulance
Edinburgh, UK – Council sorry for three hour ambulance wait
West Midlands, UK – Ambulance boss misconduct charge
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – Paramedics demand police back-up to problem properties
Monday, March 2, 2009
Hastings County, Ontario – EMS administrators among top earners
Oshawa, Ontario – 2009 National Paramedic Competition dates set
McAlester, Okahoma – EMT no longer allowed to drive city ambulances
Edinburg, Texas – Task force votes to require paramedics
Eureka, California – Wreck victim steals ambulance prompting pursuit
Washington, D.C. – Schumer renews Medal of Valor push for 9/11 rescuer
Rockland, New York – Rockland paramedics vehicles getting a facelift
Boston, Massachusetts – EMT union blasts Sam Yoon over ‘host’ gaffe
Scunthorpe, UK – Stolen ambulance equipment returned to hospital
Brighton, UK – Court hearing for paramedic
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Steubenville, Ohio – Driver becomes combative with ambulance crew after crash
Salem, New Jersey – EMS paramedic awarded medal for actions
Hollywood, Florida – Three Seminole paramedics honored for saving Haitian baby’s life
Manchester, UK – Award for 999 tot
Norwich, UK – Should paramedics get better protection?
Bristol, UK – Bristol air ambulance crew praised for saving baby’s life
Osaka, Japan – 30 per cent of ambulance HQs lack stroke facility info
Surabaya, Indonesia – Hospitalized paramedics raise pandemic concerns
Friday, February 27, 2009
Batavia, New York – Union leader cites audit as proof that city ambulance makes money
Annapolis, Maryland – Panel makes last medevac recommendations
Lexington Park, Maryland – Maryland may lose trooper medevac program
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – EMSA ambulances get new howler sirens
Brighton, UK – Ambulance man charged over 999 call death
Bristol, UK – Paramedics get awards
Rochdale, UK – Ambulance staff facing safety threat
Oxford, UK – Man lashed out in ambulance
Victoria, Australia – Obesity epidemic forces Ambulance Victoria to buy bigger ambulances
Helmond, Afghanistan – Scottish ambulance staff spot bombing gear
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Whitehorse, Yukon – Yukon’s top doctor questions proposed blood testing legislation
Hamilton, Ontario – New paramedic support system kicks in April 1
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Stolen paramedic vehicle rams cop car
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Paramedics fighting back
St. Petersburg, Florida – Paramedics prevent jump from Skyway
Buffalo, New York – Buffalo Fire Department wants its own EMT training program
West Midlands, UK – Ambulance service creates jobs
Staffordshire, UK – 999 ambulance bid to win back troubled service
Wellington, New Zealand – Emergency helicopters warned on landing sites
Athens, Greece – Ambulance workers strike alongside others
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics ramp up union campaign with TV ads
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics seeking most effective deal
Edmonton, Alberta – Paramedics want inclusion in ambulance service plan
Lethbridge, Alberta – April 1st no joke;paramedic worries
Sudbury, Ontario – New ambulance for College Boreal Paramedic Program
Chatanooga, Tennessee – Firefighters to begin Level-4 EMT care
London, UK – Attack threat to ambulance staff
London, UK – Infectious ambulances expected to treat patients
Oxfordshire, UK – Air ambulance seeks more money
Wiltshire, UK – Wiltshire paramedic is honoured
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Peel Region, Ontario – Peel paramedics to participate in ‘Cops for Cancer’
Calgary, Alberta – Charges laid in STARS incident
Edmonton, Alberta – Union changes alarm paramedics
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics union sounds alarm
Portland, Oregon – Portland-area paramedics spend snowy night before rescue
Boston, Massachusetts – Cops vs. EMS in restraint flap
Tuscon, Arizona – Three die in accident involving ambulance
Calais, Maine – Ambulance service split a messy divorce
Cleveland, Ohio – Ambulance stolen from hospital
Bellingen, New South Wales – Ambulance paramedics busy during local floods
Monday, February 23, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics vehicle goes up in flames
Calgary, Alberta – Champion of EMS gone
Calgary, Alberta – Sudden resignation of EMS boss worries union
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – City police honour good work of paramedic, citizens
Mississauga, Ontario – Heart program pays off for paramedics, patients
Peel & Halton, Ontario – Slow dispatch times based on logistics
Dallas, Texas – ACEP issues statement about improving medical helicopter safety
St. Albans, UK – Paramedics, police cleared in fit victim’s death
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Belleville, Ontario – Ambulance service concerns quieted by revised options
Stamford, Connecticut – Medics describe horror of Conn. chimp attack
Pittsfield, Massachsetts – Emergency responders prepared for the worst
Jasper, Texas – Child hit by ambulance
Denver, Colorado – $1 could be added to registrations for ambulances
Southampton, UK – Six hour wait for ambulance for 38-stone man
Wiltshire, UK – Wiltshire paramedic to be honoured
England, UK – Scheme launched to reduce unnecessary ambulance call outs
England, UK – Rise in trivial 999 calls
Wales, UK – 999 anger as pensioner waits 3 hours for ambulance
Northern Sri Lanka – US funded emergency medical services launched in Sri Lanka’s war hit north
Friday, February 20, 2009
Windsor, Ontario – Ambulance calls reflect job slump, county told
Peterborough, Ontario – New EMS epaulette unveiled
Miami, Florida – 3 injured in ambulance rollover
Pocatello, Idaho – Idaho needs volunteer EMTs
South Yorkshire, UK – Warning over cash con ‘paramedic’
Stoke-on-Trent, UK – Running paramedic sets off again
Dartmouth, UK – Ambulance crew hitch lift to patient
Devon, UK – 999 abuse risking lives
Northamptonshire, UK – Paramedic suspended over detour to pick up specs
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Only 19 Metro paramedics
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Windsor, Ontario – EMS, fire trucks collide
Hillsborough, New Jersey – Club sued for not using defibrillator in NJ EMT’s death
Edmond, Oklahoma – House passes legislation to protect EMTs
Fall River, Massachusetts – Laid off paramedic warns employeesÂ
Colchester, UK – A & E patients had to wait for hours in 13 ambulances
New Holland, UK – Youths raid ambulance and threaten crew
Gloucester, UK – Ambulance staff in Gloucester abused 150 times last year
Jersey, UK – Medic on a mission
Wales, UK – Sat nav to speed up Wales ambulances
Wales, UK – Man in agony forced to wait 90 minutes for ambulance
Queensland, Australia – New paramedics join the ranks
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sarnia, Ontario – Paramedics diverted, study finds
Guelph, Ontario – Ambulance wait times decreasing
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Emergency crews getting lost finding homes in new subdivisions
Las Vegas, Nevada – Paramedic’s leg broken after ambulance rear ended
Bald Head Island, North Carolina – Bald Head Island ambulance catches fire
Chicago, Illinois – State accreditation urged for EMS flight services
Queensland, Australia – Union backs million-dollar ambulance GPS scheme
Gold Coast, Queensland – Ambulance officers to be taught verbal judo
New South Wales, Australia – Sacked ambulance officers prepare to strike
Sydney, Australia – Five new ambulances for the obese
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Peel Region, Ontario – Province and region to tackle EMS problems separately and together
Cape Vincent, New York – Slain EMT’s 2 colleagues don’t want ‘hero’ label
Charlotte, North Carolina – Language barrier won’t hinder medic response
Plantation, Florida – Fired Plantation paramedic wins first round in retaliation case
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Man tries to steal medication from EMSA ambulance
Kansas City, Missouri – Panel to study possible ambulance/fire merger
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania – New emergency team recruiting members
Albany, Georgia – Paramedics bring Valentine’s cheer to pediatrics
Tenby, Wales, UK – Half of ambulances fail to reach patients within eight minutes
Ramstein Air Base, Germany – EMTs in Europe brush up on their training
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Solon:City to increase ambulance transport charges to health insurance companies
Denver, Colorado – Ambulance now stationed at DIA
Westminster, Colorado – Just graduated paramedic delivers baby
Ledyard, Connecticut – Veteran EMT honored for community education efforts
Lowell, Massachusetts – Lowell paramedics honored
Clinton, Tennessee – EMS rushes one of their own to hospital
Gwent, UK – New concern at ambulance delays
Worthing, UK – Pioneering paramedic help stroke victims
Scotland, UK – Fears over rural emergency cover
Waikato, New Zealand – Drunk woman tries to steal ambulance
Friday, February 13, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Minister turns up heat over ambulance contracts
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan – Moose Jaw ambulance workers vote in favour of strike action
Owen Sound, Ontario – Arbitration for Grey County medic dispute
Toronto, Ontario – Belly dancing paramedic
Bend, Oregon – Cash strapped Crescent RFPD cuts paramedics
Cabarrus County, North Carolina – Cabarrus EMS to begin cooling hearts en route to hospital
Uttoxeter, UK – Brick crash medic receives 100 K pounds
Welshpool, UK – Wales air ambulance flies its 10,000th mission
Lincolnshire, UK – Lincolnshire paramedics warning to NHS chairman
Victoria, Australia – SA ambulance volunteers head to Victoria
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Dayton, Ohio – City’s EMT plan faces union suit
Spartanburg, South Carolina – No bond for former paramedic after third charge
Sarasota, Florida – Charlotte air ambulance fighting to continue flights
Jersey City, New Jersey – EMS tribute for ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ responders
Scottsdale, Arizona – Scottsdale hospital’s ambulance stolen
Cambridge, UK – Paramedic row councillor guilty
Gloucestershire, UK – Computer system is putting paramedics at risk
Manawatu, New Zealand – Teens charged after air ambulance drained of fuel
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Close call for paramedics and firefighters
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics-come-mentors encourage EMTs
Calgary, Alberta – Calgary gets call to serve as 911 hub
Sarnia, Ontario – Ambulance to be restored
Lincoln, Nebraska – Ex-firefighter pleads no contest to stealing drugs from ambulance
Spartanburg, North Carolina – Upstate paramedics gets third arrest for molesting children
Greenboro, North Carolina – Paramedics wanted in Rockingham County
St. Albans, UK – Pararmedics and police accused of manhandling patient
Jersey, UK – Paramedics lift ‘working to rule’
Essex, UK – Callous thieves steal ambulance’s sat nav as paramedics treat pensioner in house
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Municipalities doubt province’s ability to run ambulances
Cape Vincent, New York – Cape mourns slain EMT
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – Procession of honor for Mechanicsburg ambulance responder
Beaufort County, South Carolina – Questions surround paramedics’ response to head trauma victim
Omaha, Nebraska – Paramedic who captured pit bull during attack shares story
New Albany, Indiana – New Albany cuts ambulance service to save money
Lowestoft, UK – Ambulance boss to step down
Kendal, UK – Trust defends paramedic numbers
Belfast, UK – Paramedic’s car is stolen from station
Adelaide, South Australia – South Australia sends ambulance volunteers to Victoria
Monday, February 9, 2009
Newfoundland & Labrador – New air ambulance unveiled
Hamilton, Massachusetts – Two cops regain EMT status;Danvers officer drops appeal
Los Angeles, California – LA unveils new $250,000 armored ambulance
New York, New York – Costs hurt helicopter ambulance safety
Alameda, California – Alameda EMS brownouts will have minimal impact on service
Mentor, Ohio – Elderly man aims shotgun at paramedics, police
Torquay, UK – Paramedics in the line of fire
Maghull & Aintree, UK – NW Ambulance paramedic struck off for lying about qualifications
Wales, UK – Complaints soar at shocking ambulance service
Southeast England, UK – Ambulance stroke care ‘a beacon’
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Ambulance transfer in doubt
Cape Vincent, New York – Thousands expected at funeral for slain NY EMT
Hartford, Connecticut – Woman killed in crash with ambulance
Sumter, South Carolina – Paramedic of the Year an asset to Sumter EMS
Bradley County, Tennessee – EMS, hospital complete radiation drill
London, UK – Warning over struggling ambulance services
Somerset, UK – Ambulance crew tackle 10 crashes in three hours
Swindon, UK – Medics come in on days off
Yorkshire, UK – Cyclist plans air ambulance charity trek across Jordan
Dunstable Downs, UK – Big freeze:ambulance crews call for sledging care
Friday, February 6, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics seek self representation
Thunder Bay, Ontario – College benefits from Superior North EMS donation
Whistler, BC – Victim’s parents slam ambulance response time
Denver, Colorado – Denver Health acts to improve ambulance response times
Whitchurch, UK – Community mourns death of Whitchurch paramedic
Northampton, UKÂ – Emergency services hit by weather
Banbury, UK – Snow:999 crews hire 4 x 4s
Ashford, UK – Ashford army medic reveals life in Afghanistan
New South Wales, Australia – Mini ambulances take heat off struggling hospitals
Tokyo, Japan – Man dies as paramedics plead for a hospital
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Agassiz, BC – Paramedics work hard with little gain
Washington, D.C. – Expert:air ambulance crews amongst most likely to die
Washington, D.C. – Families of medevac helicopter crash victims push for fixes
Jefferson County, New York – Policy change for EMT’s safety?
Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania – Driver of ambulance dies, causing crash
Lexington, South Carolina – Patient killed in SC ambulance wreck
Yakima, Washington – EMS levy flames out
Wales, UK – Virus blamed for ambulance delays
Cambridge, UK – Councillor accused over ambulance
Auckland, New Zealand – State’s air ambulances ill-equipped
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Surrey, BC – People think paramedics’ $2/hour pay just a joke
Woodstock, Ontario – Oxford EMS paramedics sound alarm for boy
Orillia, Ontario – Paramedic union demands snow tires on ambulances
Ottawa, Ontario – CRTC gives 911 deadline
Petawawa, Ontario – Off-duty paramedics save life at rink
Glasgow, Montana – Glasgow recoups in wake of EMT shooting
Kansas City, Missouri – Firefighters union again asks to run KC’s ambulance service
Washington, D.C. – Hearing begins to investigate medical helicopter crashes
Cape Vincent, New York – Fire auxiliary asking for donations to help with funeral for slain EMT
Washington, D.C. – DC EMS and fire commit to change
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
St. Catherine’s, Ontario – Niagara ambulance response times tops again
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Ambulance stuck in sinkhole with critical patient
Baltimore, Maryland – MD EMS is pressed to share triage study
Andover, Massachusetts – Electronic ambulance reporting increases revenue, accuracy
Madison, Wisconsin – Physiological dummy to help teach paramedics
Washington, D.C. – DC emergency rescue boat damaged in crash
Scotland, UK – Ambulance overturns on 999 call
Lancashire, UK – Road humps plan despite ambulance fears
Nassau, Bahamas – Travolta may testify in EMT extortion case
Hunter Valley, Australia – Paramedic pleads guilty to attempted murder
Monday, February 2, 2009
Brampton, Ontario – Peel ambulance problems cause alarm
Halton-Peel, Ontario – Halton-Peel ambulance dispatch Ontario’s slowest
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Ambulance response faster, could be better
Simcoe County, Ontario – Union fighting county’s tire stance
St. Catherine’s, Ontario – Police continue to investigate ambulance crash
Alameda, California – Emergency vehicle brown-outs take effect
Niskayuna, New York – Ambulance driver had texted on run
Queensland, Australia – Widow sues after partner dies as paramedics search
Melbourne, Australia – Firies rescue ambulance crew
Masterton, New Zealand – Ambulance crew abused at shooting
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Newest member of STARS team is soon set for lift off
Louisville, Kentucky – Ambulance with no patient inside flips over;crew unhurt
Mankato, Minnesota – Air ambulance saves lives
Dayton, Ohio – Ambulance involved in weather related crash
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Woman makes restitution to ambulance association
Teaneack, New Jersey – Ambulance bound for Israel to be dedicated Sunday
New York, New York – Mayor Bloomberg plans ambulance cuts
Wiltshire, UK – Air ambulance boss confident of cash boost
Friday, January 30, 2009
Simcoe County, Ontario – Simcoe paramedic services shifted
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan – First Responders conference hitting Moose Jaw
Richmond, Virginia – DUI crash into ambulance building
Boston, Massachusetts – Off-duty EMT comes to aid of beaten man
New Orleans, Louisiana – Acadian ambulances get airway devices
Leominster, UK – Leominster to test need for more EMTs
Retford, UK – Old ambulance earns its keep as TV extra
East Midlands, UK – East Midlands Ambulance Service criticized over death of baby girl
Sunshine Coast, Australia – Ambulance officer allegedly assaulted
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Nanaimo, BC – Paramedics risk their lives often in profession
Vancouver, BC – RCMP ‘obstructed’ paramedics, firefighter tells Taser inquiry
Baltimore, Maryland – MD House speaker creates workgroup to review medevac system
Washington, D.C. – Ice problems include slips, falls, and stuck ambulance crews
Eugene, Oregon – Ambulance service in central Lane County in financial trouble
Dahlonega, Georgia – EMS workers and firefighters protest overtime cuts
London, UKÂ – One paramedic crew attacked every month
Norwich, UK – Ambulance delays risking lives, MP
Somerset, UK – Teenage girl who attacked paramedics walks free from court
Nassau, Bahamas – EMT tired to extort John Travolta with document, not photos, police say
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunswick – Ambulance NB CEO resigning to take up Quebec post
Toronto, Ontario – Two Toronto ambulances headed south to El Salvador
Sleepy Hollow, New York – Ambulance volunteer has licence suspended after DWI charge
Idaho Falls, Idaho – New rescue aircraft for Air Idaho
Lebanon, Ohio – Man leaps from ambulance, found passed out in street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Airport cuts round-the-clock paramedics
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Jury finds EMT unit negligent
West Harrison, New York – Ambulance corps plans to offer CPR training in Spanish
Guernsey, UK – Ambulance boss probed after ‘bully’ claim by PA
Freeport, Bahamas – $25 million extortion claim involving paramedic confirmed
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Brockville, Onario – Paramedics pay tribute to Dave Hone
Alexandria, Virginia – Air Medical Service Industry offers safety recommendations to NTSB
Buffalo, New York – Wanted:Buffalo ambulance volunteers
Yakima, Washington – Private ambulance companies react to Yakima’s EMS levy
Dunnellon, Florida – CT man dies in Florida ambulance crash
Wausau, Wisconsin – Aging population increases demand for ambulances
Norwich, UK – Sat-navs send ambulances on bum steer
New South Wales, Australia – Hot choppers risking air paramedics’ lives
Istanbul, Turkey – Ambulance in the sky saves lives in Istanbul
Gaza, Middle East – Hamas tried to hijack ambulances during Gaza war
Monday, January 26, 2009
Vancouver, BC – Paramedics seek wage parity
Baltimore, Maryland – Medevac debate gets emotional at Senate hearing
Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland issues bid for new state medevacs
Sumner County, Tennessee – Third paramedic investigated for possible drug wrongdoing
Bradley County, Tennessee – Emergency workers dispute investigated
Weston-super-Mare, UK – Paramedics struggled to get to burning MS sufferer
London, UK – Drink-driving paramedic struck off
Lincolnshire, UK – Overtime cash incentives for 999 crews
Parameta, New Zealand – Parents query ambulance delay
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – STARS lottery already halfway to goal
Sharon, Pennsylvania – Former ambulance executive mull plea offer in theft case
Springfield, Vermont  – Ambulance crashes en route to hospital
Yakima, Washington – Opponents of Yakima’s EMS levy speak
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Fort Lauderdale paramedics save drowning baby
Idaho Falls, Idaho – Omniflight Helicopters intros fixed wing air medical services
Leeds, UK – Leeds ambulance staff rescued in Lake District
Leamington, UK – Ambulance warning:999 is only for emergencies
Cumbria, UK – Retirement for Cumbrian man who responded to 999 calls for 40 years
Arran, UK – Paramedics support ICE
Friday, January 23, 2009
Prince George, BC – Emergency workers given help dealing with mental health cases
Gallatin, Tennessee – Paramedics accused of drug theft
Greeley, Colorado – Crowd, colorful tribute bid paramedic farewell
Minneapolis, Minnesota – EMTs, retired firefighter receive award for saving man
Hazelton, Pennsylvania – Woman charged in ambulance association theft
Denver, Colorado – City improves ambulance service
Madison, Wisconsin – Man arrested, allegedly pushed EMT who was helping dad
Jersey, UK – States HR chief:’Ambulance staff action is illegal’
Dagenham, UK – Jailed for threatening paramedic with gun
Norfolk, UK – Stationery and overtime are cut back as ambulance tries to save money
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – Paramedics call for bargaining changes
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Paramedics get stuck waiting for patients
Glasgow, Montana – Investigation into EMT shooting death continues
Denver, Colorado – Paramedic leaders see no easy fix at DIA
Honolulu, Hawaii – Honolulu Emergency Services is hiring
Two Rivers, Wisconsin – Two Rivers investigating 3 off duty paramedics/firefighters’ conduct
Atlantic City, New Jersey – Ocean City wants paramedic services in ambulances
Sleepy Hollow, New York – Ambulance corps worker charged with DWI
Scotland, UK – Police want ambulance staff to deal with drunks
Burnley, UK – Inquest provides no real answers in ambulance death tragedy
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Mississauga, Ontario – Paramedics taking longer to get to patients
Toronto, Ontario – Second ambulance rushes to scene after paramedic involved in accident
Genoa Township, Michigan – Paramedic has a knack for inventing
Montgomery County, Tennessee – Fallen paramedic honored at ceremony
Mason City, Iowa – Ambulances to carry IV pumps
Brighton, UK – Paramedics rebailed as police continue investigation
Cheshire, UK – Toddler died after paramedics missed injury, inquest hears
Lancashire, UK – 999 rescue stalled by locked gates
London, UK – London Air Ambulance sets up donation by text message
Victoria, Australia – Ambulance service reviews pregnancy death findings
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Baie Verte, Newfoundland – Ambulance takeover a scary move, private operators say
Toronto, Ontario – Ambulance waits get longer
Hancock, Maine – Five injured in car and ambulance collision
Bath, UK – 13 per cent rise in ambulance calls
Jersey, UK – Ambulance staff take action over pay
Manchester, UK – Ambulance’s 42 minutes to reach girl
Chipping, Norton – Sat Nav stolen from ambulance
Tasmania, Australia – Compensation deal settled with ambulance officer
Brisbane, Australia – Fatmobile to save ambos backs
Auckland, New Zealand – Ambulance staff mull use of body armour
Monday, January 19, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Winnipeg Fire Department cited as model for lifesaving
Dover, Alaska – Dispatch, flight flaws cited in Medevac crash
Campbell County, Virginia – Campbell County to provide ambulance support for inauguration
Clearwater, Florida – Sunstar ambulance catches fire with patient inside
Lockport, New York – New firefighters must be paramedics
Denver, Colorado – Questions surround ambulance response to DIA crash
Middlesborough, UK – Drugs vanish during 999 call
Inverness, UK – Air ambulance sacks medic recovering after crash
Exmouth, UK – 999 man’s assailant says sorry
Dublin, Ireland – Ambulance smell not due to fire, says HSE
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Vancouver, Washington – Car driver ticketed in ambulance crash
New York, New York – NTSB reports on causes of medical helicopter crashes
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Paramedics work in freezing temperatures
Omaha, Nebraska – Paramedics get new way to inject medication
Newport, North Carolina – Fire chief, paramedic under investigation
Lincoln County, Missouri – Paramedic/firefighter and dog honoured for rescue
Bernama, Malaysia – Patient dies in ambulance-trailer accident
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Male paramedics must keep away from female patients
Cairns, Queensland, Australia  – Off duty paramedic and doctor hailed as heroes
Northern Territory, Australia – NT paramedics flex muscle on bodybuilding circuit
Friday, January 16, 2009
Brockville, Ontario – ICE puts emergency services in quick contact
Timmins, Ontario – Ambulance costs upset Timmins council
Bedford, Quebec – Ambulance shift too dangerous
Mahopac, New York – Paramedic from Mahopac to be laid to rest in Kingston
United States – NTSB to release public dockets on nine fatal helicopter EMS accidents
Salem, Arkansas – Air Evac paramedic completes 1,000 flights
Wigan, UK – Teenage girl hit, kicked and headbutted paramedics
Dublin, Ireland – HSE insists ambulance fire risk has been removed
New South Wales, Australia – Jobsless from economic downturn look to emergency services
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Hamilton, Massachusetts – Medicare revokes town’s right to bill for ambulance runs
Phoenix, Arizona – Southwest Ambulance donates 7 vehicles to Mexican cities
Reading, UK – Reward for information on ambulance attack
Norwich, UK – Paramedic admits sexual assault charge
Blackpool, UK – Couple’s terror in 7-hour ambulance wait
Somerset, UK – Girl admits assault on paramedics
Caerphilly, Wales, UK – End of an era for family of paramedics
Wales, UK – Ambulance response times are falling way short of the target
Tasmania, Australia – Compensation process ruined my life, says injured paramedic
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Surrey, BC – More ambulances needed
Orlando, Florida – 2 ambulance collide, injuring 4
Gary, Indiana – Federal Suit:Gary EMT hiring biased against whites
Huntington County, Indiana – Local EMT requests free vaccinations for firefighters
Santa Clara County, California – Paramedics, firefighters sickened after 911 call
Fremont, Nebraska – Paramedics caught in multi-vehicle pile-up
Berkshire, UK – Ambulance vandalized on 999 call
Hampshire, UK – Insider speaks out over problems facing paramedics
Surrey, UK – Rescue delayed after air ambulance ordered off Sheikh’s estate
Adelaide, Australia – Australian air ambulance pioneer dies
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Lunenberg County, Nova Scotia – Paramedic ticketed for fatal crash
St. John’s, Newfoundland – 911 dispatchers say they need relief on the job
St. John’s, Newfoundland – NDP want province to get a move on with 911 service
Niagara, Ontario – Paramedics caught in waiting game
Chatham-Kent, Ontario – Award for paramedic bravery being sought
Shenandoah, New York – EMT dies on Taconic while helping at crash
Whitewood, South Dakota – Whitewood in need of ambulance crew members
Wake County, North Carolina – Budget cuts could impact Wake EMS
Birmingham, UK – Paramedics in Birmingham to get extra training in how to treat stroke patients
Adelaide, South Australia – Increase in attacks on paramedics
Monday, January 12, 2009
Hubbards, Nova Scotia – RCMP unable to establish cause of fatal ambulance crash
Dallas, Texas – Texas House bill would allow EMTs to take blood samples at roadside DWI stops
Indianapolis, Indiana – Man calls medics for himself while girls’ burns untreated
Vicksburg, Mississippi – Prank calls on old cells tying up E911 workers
USA – Flight Safety Foundation to research helicopter emergency services safety
London, UK – Suspended death quiz paramedic leaves UK
Wales, UK – Ambulance volunteer fined for patient death
Wales, UK – Woman could have died after agonizing ambulance wait
Ireland, UK – HSE orders recall of ambulances
Mumbai, India – Patients struggle for ambulances
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Calgary, Alberta – EMS always seem to be on duty
Jeffersonville, Indiana – Ivy Tech to offer further training for paramedics in the fall
Long Island, New York – Harrowing premature birth ends in smiles thanks to EMT
Moriah, New York – Ambulance treasurer admits to stealing money
El Paso, Texas – Crash witnesses say paramedics couldn’t find them
Weardale, UK – Pledge to end shortage of paramedics in Weardale
Scotland, UK – Far north ambulances move rejected
Blackburn, UK – Queue of 11 ambulances outside Blackburn A & E
Paisley, UK – Paramedics get on their bikes
Gaza, Middle East – Gaza medics dodge mortars, battle stress
Friday, January 9, 2009
Chatham, Ontario – Paramedic found guilty of assaulting wife and friend
Summit County, Ohio – EMS squads updating cardiac arrest protocol
Sacramento, California – Medical helicopter pilots urge hospitals to help improve safety
Wilmington, Massachusetts – Ambulance service now carries poison antidote
El Paso, Texas – Association blames paramedic burnout on shortage
Pontypridd, Wales – Man killed by ambulance was lying in roadÂ
Wales, UK – Worsening ambulance responses could cost lives, fear politicians
Bournemouth, UK – Stolen lifesaving ambulance equipment recovered in Bournemouth
Hunter, New South Wales – Rescue helicopter service confident of night vision approval
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Edmonton, Alberta – Edmonton paramedics help nab stabbing suspects
Yorkton, Saskatchewan – Ambulance crashes into Yorkton building
Surrey, BC – Too few ambulances in snow:union
Washington, D.C. – Ambulance stolen, taken for joyride
Moody County, South Dakota – Search for full time paramedic expands
Danvers, Massachusetts – Probe of police EMT training begins
Tallahassee, Florida – Tallahassee’s LifeNet air ambulance crew to disband
North Devon, UK – Paramedics search for donors
Killineer, Ireland – Ambulance bursts into flames on road
Victoria, Australia – Vic Government confident of ambulance dispute’s resolution
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Red Deer, Alberta – Decision on ambulance dispatch kept mum
Owen Sound, Ontario – Paramedics head for arbitration
Edmonton, Alberta – Non-profit offers foreign doctors free paramedic classes
Cleveland, Ohio – Police arrest man accused of attacking paramedics
Wake County, North Carolina – Chargers muscle way into NC Ambulance fleet
Scotland, UK – Ambulance responder arrested for drunk driving
Plymouth, UK – Fears over plan for ambulances
Northern Ireland, UK – Medics take refuge from assailant
Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa – 18 paramedics off sick on same day
Gaza City, Middle East – Egypt sends ambulances into Gaza
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Fredericton, New Brunwsick – Air ambulance service facing increased use
Amherstburg, Ontario – Six local paramedics terminated — call it a “disappointing end to an era”
Raleigh, North Carolina – Wake launches advanced practice paramedics
Belleville, Missouri – EMT/firefighter sues police officer
Cincinnati, Ohio – City explores plan to reduce ambulance rides
Perth, UK – Man jailed for paramedic assault
Wales, UK – Icy conditions delay ambulances
Reading, UK – Ambulance crew anger at yobs’ attack
New South Wales, Australia – New South Wales orders extra-large ambulances for fat Aussies
Perth, Western Australia – Patient pelts ambulance officers with rocks
Monday, January 5, 2009
Red Deer, Alberta – Ambulance dispatch out of city’s hands
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Proposed bill targets rural EMS
East Lancashire, UK – Ambulance service is on red alert
Ipswich, UK – Paramedics attacked in brawl
West Midlands, UK – A 999 call every 12 seconds
Newcastle, UK – No festive break for 999 crews
Wexford, UK – Mix-up delayed ambulance to injured rider for nearly an hour
Pontypridd, Wales, UK – Man killed by ambulance
Melbourne, Victoria – Ambos at loss after Summadayze drug overdoses
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Quiet New Year’s Eve night in city for paramedics, police
Defiance, Ohio – Ohio gets high marks in disaster preparedness
Portsmouth, Virginia – Police:woman drives off with ambulance
Rutland, Vermont – Ambulance chief to lead national group
Brighton, UK – Squalor found by paramedics
Brighton, UK – Family of paramedic death man tell of their grief
North East England, UK – Busy new year for ambulance crews
Liverpool, UK – Ambulance crews handle 1,500 New Year’s Eve calls
Kent, UK – 1,000 ambulance calls as 2009 arrives
Lisbon, Portugal – World’s oldest person dies at age 115 in ambulance on way to hospital