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Amtrak Train Collides with Truck Outside Chicago

June 5, 2015

None of the cars of the train left the track as a result of the accident.

Tornadoes, Storms and Floods Sweep Through Colorado

S.D. Firefighter Killed in Fire Had High Blood Alcohol Level

Medicare: Fighting Fraud or Hurting Patients?

CDC Tells Doctors to Watch for Human Infections From Bird Flu

Tenn. Board Stops Payments for First Responder Insurance

Tenn. Crews Honored for Lifesaving Efforts

N.C. First Responders Treated to Free Potluck Meal

Suspect Pretended To Be Stranded Driver, Robbed MedStar Employee at Gunpoint

MedStar says one of its dispatchers is lucky to be alive after a man robbed him at gunpoint.

Fla. Firefighter Driving While Using Cell Phone Has Close Call

An Orange County, Fla. rescue truck nearly crashes while the driver is chatting on his cell phone.

Hamilton Medical, Inc. Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance on the Hamilton T1 Transport Ventilator

June 5, 2015

From HAMILTON MEDICAL, INC.

The Hamilton T1 delivers an ICU ventilation solution in a transportable platform.

Colo. Police Officer Pulls Himself Out of Sinkhole

Sgt. Greg Miller was driving at the River Point Shopping Center, around 2:18 a.m., when the road gave way.

m2 CHILD Ratcheting Medical Tourniquet

From M2, INC.

The RMT was developed for extremity hemorrhage control on individuals weighing less than 125 pounds.

LIV (Linde Integrated Valve) IQ Oxygen Cylinder

From LINDE HEALTHCARE - LIFEGAS

The cylinder has visible and audible alarms to alert you if the patient is not receiving the desired oxygen supply

Innovative Tactical Training Solutions K9

From INNOVATIVE TACTICAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS (ITTS)

The ITTS K9 is a wirelessly controlled canine manikin that replicates the Belgian Malinois breed of service dogs.

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Boedeker Suction Tube

From KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY AMERICA INC.

The tube can be used for suction or passive oxygenation.

Distance CME Critical Care Transport Review

From DISTANCE CME LLC

The course prepares the prehospital practitioner for credentialing exams such as FP-C or CC-P.

Crashed Ambulance in Wisconsin was Driven by Escaped Chicago Hospital Patient

June 5, 2015

The man was apprehended after stealing a passerby's car.

S. C. Sheriff's Office Receives Defibrillators From Rescue Squad

June 5, 2015

The two AEDs will be kept in sheriff's office vehicles in case of medical emergencies.

Pa. EMS to Operate on Code Red Status During Busy Weekend

June 5, 2015

A full slate of events will affect possible travel to the hospital.

Colorado EMT Speaks on Lieutenant's Lewd Comment

June 5, 2015

The weeks-long investigation led to the retirement of the veteran fire lieutenant.

EMS: Increase Pay for EMTs & Paramedics

How the current movement to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers applies to salaries for EMS providers.

Should Response Time Be a Performance Indicator?

Should EMS agencies continue to design systems around response-time goals?

Norfolk Southern Dedicates Locomotive Honoring Nation's First Responders

June 4, 2015

The red, white and gold locomotive has insignia recognizing police, fire and emergency services.

EMS Squadcast: Opioid Overdoses

EMS Squadcast host Tim Perkins discusses opioid overdoses with Dr. Michael Dailey.

Former Pa. Firefighter Sent to Prison for Arson Spree

June 4, 2015

The man was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.

Ex-Connecticut Deputy Fire Chief's Certification Was Invalid

June 4, 2015

Officials said the former fire chief did not receive firefighter certification from the state training academy.

Flooding Sparks Ghana Gas Station Blast, Killing at Least 73

June 4, 2015

The blast took place as dozens of people sought shelter at the gas station and in nearby shops.

More Reason for Calm Than Panic in South Korea's MERS Scare

June 4, 2015

Some experts believe the government should have done more initially to convince the public that many of their fears are unwarranted.

Pa. Man Charged After Crashing Into Police Car

June 4, 2015

The crash caused the police car to careen into a building.

Using Data Integration to Build Value in Mobile Healthcare

Date: 07/16/15

2015 is the year of data in healthcare.

Driver of Ambulance Charged in Fatal Virginia Crash

June 3, 2015

The driver of the ambulance was charged with failure to obey a traffic signal.

Texas Court Honors First Responders for Bravery

June 3, 2015

Certificates of appreciation were given for the group's response to a derailed train.

China Increases Efforts to Rescue 410 People Trapped in Capsized Ship

June 3, 2015

The capsizing of the river cruise ship is on track to be China's deadliest maritime disaster in 70 years.

EMS Compass Performance Measure Initiative Announces June Webinar Series

June 3, 2015

EMS Compass seeks public input in performance measure development.

South Korea Reports First 2 Deaths from MERS Virus

June 2, 2015

Most of South Korea's cases have had connections to a man who had traveled to Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries.

UK Roller Coaster Crash Leaves 4 Seriously Injured, 12 Stuck

June 2, 2015

Passengers were stranded 25 feet in the air, officials said.

1 Killed, 8 Hurt in Collision of Chicago City Bus, Vehicles

June 2, 2015

Nine people, including two who were critically injured, were taken to a nearby hospital.

Hundreds Isolated in South Korea Over MERS Virus Fears

June 2, 2015

Those isolated had contact with patients infected with a virus that has killed hundreds of people in the Middle East, health officials said Monday.

Community Paramedic, Telehealth Bills Pass in Nevada

June 2, 2015

The bills were both signed into law on May 25.

What’s on the Horizon?

There’s never been a more exciting time to be in EMS

AMR Trains 67,047 on Compression-Only CPR in One Day

June 2, 2015

The third annual AMR World CPR Challenge held training at 70 locations.

London Paramedic Chases Down Mugger

June 2, 2015

The suspect was trying to steal an elderly woman's handbag.

Mobile Integrated Healthcare Part 6: MIH Summit 2015 Report

Lessons learned from a fire-based MIH-CP program.

HealthCare Partners Saves $1.8 million in Anthem Blue Cross ACO

June 2, 2015

From DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

Commercial accountable care organization receives savings from coordinated care for second time.

Green Circle Health Announces West Cancer Center as Inaugural GCH Platform Client

June 2, 2015

From GREEN CIRCLE HEALTH

Platform strengthens wellness program for more than 500 employees at Mid-South’s most advanced medical care center.

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