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PT HANDLING/TRANSPORT

Child Critically Injured After Crash With Ga. Ladder Truck 

May 12, 2016

The girl was one of three sisters in a Mercedes Benz that went through red light and crashed into the tiller truck

The FirstNet Experience: Ohio Video Game Virtually Demonstrates Network’s Potential 

Okla. Student Uses CPR to Save Grandfather's Life 

Ill. Hospital Named State Heliport of the Year 

Ind. Ambulance Company Employees Vote to Unionize 

Md. Fire and Police Departments Partner in Active Shooter Training 

Duke of Cambridge Joins Taskforce on Male Suicide 

Fla. Agency, County Mark Milestone With Naming of First Female Fire Rescue Chief 

MEDIA CENTER

Va. Fire Captain Accused of Sexual Harassment 

Ala. 14-Year-Old Invents First Aid Vending Machine 

Drunken College Student Crashes Stolen N.Y. Ambulance 

Doctors Save Ark. Woman by Chilling Her Body 

Program at Kan. College Hopes to Fill 9-1-1 Dispatcher Openings 

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MIH-CP

Dallas MIH-CP Program Reduces Enrolled Patients' Calls by 82% 

A little time spent with a patient at home saves valuable resources for the fire department and ED

EDUCATION/TRAINING

How to Plan, Prepare and Deliver High Value EMS Simulation 

Date: 06/15/16 

From LAERDAL MEDICAL CORP.

Preparing EMS providers for practice is complicated

COMMUNITY

Va. Ambulance Delivers Passengers from Single Location 

The RAA EMS Little Free Library, which operates on an honor system, has proven to be a top seller

TECH

Prehospital Notification Startup Takes One of the Top Prizes from 2016 Cornell Venture Challenge 

May 12, 2016

From TWIAGE

Twiage is a comprehensive, interoperable prehospital communication system that delivers real-time situational awareness of incoming ambulances to EDs

OPS

After Amtrak Crash Chaos in Pa., New Limits Coming on Police 'Scoop and Run' 

May 11, 2016

Philadelphia will adopt a revised mass casualty plan next week to ensure responses to future disasters go more smoothly

COMMUNITY

ValuJet Relatives Gather for 20th Anniversary of Everglades Crash 

May 11, 2016

Twenty years ago to the day, the crash of ValuJet Flight 592 robbed families of parents, children, and spouses

MIH-CP

Walgreens Addresses Growing Need for Mental Health Resources 

May 11, 2016

Company expands digital offering, including access to behavioral telehealth, as part of initiative to heighten mental health awareness, improve adherence and reduce stigma

OPS

ATCEMS Introduces New Motorcycles for Emergency Response 

The ATCEMS Motorcycle Medic program has been operational since 2009

COMMUNITY

London Ambulance Service Voluntary Responder Group Gifted Five New Vehicles 

May 11, 2016

The volunteer group received five Volkswagen Tiguan rapid response vehicles.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

Memorial Hermann Texas Trauma Institute Renamed to Honor Dr. James H. “Red” Duke 

May 11, 2016

Duke was instrumental in creating Life Flight, the first life-saving air ambulance in Texas.

COMMUNITY

East Coast Route of National EMS Memorial Bike Ride to Kick Off 2016 National EMS Weekend of Honor 

May 11, 2016

Over 100 participants will be volunteering their time and resources to honor the lives of 90 EMS individuals.

PT HANDLING/TRANSPORT

Unnecessary Fla. Air Ambulance Flights May Be Called to Keep Services Afloat 

Low call volume has led to the closing of some bases.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

N.Y. Man Charged With Assault After Attacking EMT 

May 11, 2016

The 22-year-old was being transported after injuring himself at the gym.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

N.M. EMT Accused of Stealing Patient's Debit Card, Spending $11,000 Has Been Fired 

May 11, 2016

The 31-year-old was arrested on April 11.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

Va. EMT Continues Quest to Lose 400 Pounds 

At 38 years old, Richard Widmark weighed close to 700 pounds.

COMMUNITY

Va. EMS, Other First Responders Rescue Horse From Ditch 

May 11, 2016

The horse's legs were wrapped around low-lying tree branches.

PATIENT CARE

Minn. Student, Inspired by His EMT Mother, Pulls Woman From Burning Car 

May 11, 2016

The college senior pulled the 67-year-old out of her car after she crashed into a tree.

COMMUNITY

Ore. Domino's Employees Call 9-1-1 After Regular Customer Doesn't Order for 11 Days 

May 11, 2016

The 48-year-old was found at his house calling for help and suffering from medical issues that could have ended his life.

PATIENT CARE

Initiatives by N.Y. Governor, Attorney General Focus on Opioid Epidemic 

May 11, 2016

The programs include a heroin task force and the establishment of a help line for people who need help getting drug and mental health treatment through insurers.

OPS

36 ROVER Kits Deployed in Wisc. to Aid in Active Shooter Response 

May 11, 2016

From KINGFISHER MEDICAL

Following the successful feedback and response to ROVER Kits, Wisconsin invests further and provides an innovative approach to saving lives at active shooter incidents

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

St. Louis Medic Awarded $50,000 Over Retaliation for Grievance 

May 11, 2016

The 42-year-old says her boss retaliated against her for filing a grievance against him.

COMMUNITY

Mo. Passes Flag Act for Fallen First Responders 

May 11, 2016

The act provides families of fallen first responders with a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol.

OPS

Hospital 'Wall Time' Waits Delay FL Paramedics 

May 11, 2016

During April, there were a combined 714 incidents of delays of 20 minutes or more in handing over patients to staff at hospitals.

PT HANDLING/TRANSPORT

N.M. Hospital Unveils New Medical Helicopter 

May 11, 2016

The helicopter will have a staff of 11 UNMH medical personnel working under the direction of UNMH trauma physicians.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

Miss. County Honors Actions of 9-1-1 Dispatcher 

May 11, 2016

The dispatcher made an extra effort to find a patient's address.

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