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PATIENT CARE

Spice Crisis Continues in Anchorage 

August 15, 2015

Between July 31 and Aug. 13, the Anchorage Fire Department made 110 medical transports for "known or suspected" Spice use across Anchorage.

2 Parachutists Critically Injured at Chicago Air & Water Show 

Alarms Sounded Over Phila. Fire Department's Aging Ambulances, Fire Trucks 

Tenn. EMS Providers to Receive Self-Defense Training 

New Hampshire State EMS Office Warns Responders of Counterfeit Tourniquets 

2015 National EMS Award Recipients Announced 

"Stop the Bleed" Program Aims to Equip Bystanders with Lifesaving Tools 

Experts Encounter Hurdles in Treating Flakka Addiction 

MEDIA CENTER

Investigators: Pregnant N.C. EMS Worker Bitten By Pit Bull 

Texas Air Ambulance Service Shut Down 

Sales of Counterfeit Tourniquets Prompts Safety Alert 

Next-Generation Medevac Biocontainment Units Revealed 

Video Case of the Week: Unconscious Male 

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OPERATIONS

Arson-Detecting Dog Being 'Retrained' for Retirement 

August 14, 2015

During his career Mako helped investigate 187 fires.

PATIENT CARE

Firefighter Among Two Shot in Baltimore 

The shooting occurred outside a Batimore business near a fire station. The firefighter was on duty and in uniform.

OPERATIONS

Tenn. Firefighter Catches Baby Dropped from Third Floor During Blaze 

August 14, 2015

The mother of the 10-month-old baby dropped the infant toward the firefighter.

OPERATIONS

Md. Firefighters Carry Injured Man up Rugged Path 

All shifts train to do this operation, says Deputy Chief John Price.

COMMUNITY

AMR Provides Hospice Patients a 'Sentimental Journey' 

Program allows hospice patients to visit a special place of their choice.

LEADERSHIP

Going for Gold 

Recipients of the 2015 National EMS Awards of Excellence are raising the bar in EMS

MEDIA CENTER

Erlanger Health System Launches ZocDoc Appointment Technology 

Chattanooga provider offers consumers convenience in scheduling doctor visits

INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE

CSI Forms Partnership With Doctor On Demand 

August 14, 2015

From COMPUTERIZED SCREENING, INC.

Will offer telemedicine connectivity on CSI's Virtual eClinic Health Systems nationwide

EDUCATION/TRAINING

N.Y. Drill Simulates Chemical Spill Scenario 

August 14, 2015

The train in Thursday's scenario spilled anhydrous ammonia, a highly irritating and smelly gas dangerous to eyes and lungs.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

Okla. 911 Operator Credited with Saving Man's Life 

August 14, 2015

A man had been electrocuted while trying to fix an air conditioner.

PATIENT CARE

Fla. Agency One of 20 in State to Win Mission Lifeline EMS Award 

August 14, 2015

The distinction measures the time it takes responders to notify the hospital they're on their way with a severe heart attack patient.

OPERATIONS

N .Y. Officials Start Work on Multi-Agency Emergency Services Hub 

August 14, 2015

Regional asset will host divisions of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, Niagara County Emergency Services personnel and other federal agencies.

OPERATIONS

Texas Phone Companies, First Responders Ponder Outage Problems 

August 14, 2015

A service outage July 31 knocked out Kerr County 911 service along with residential and commercial cell and land line services for nearly 12 hours.

PATIENT CARE

FDNY Firefighter Shot in Leg at House Fire 

August 14, 2015

Law enforcement officials went to the Staten Island home to serve a warrant and several shots were fired.

PATIENT CARE

Flakka's Toll: The Human Face of a New Street Scourge 

August 14, 2015

Flakka has hit like a scourge, giving rise to bizarre incidents, hospitalizations, arrests and growing concern.

PATIENT CARE

Autopsy Reveals Flakka Killed Florida Man 

August 14, 2015

According to his autopsy, Flakka caused him to go into an delirium he couldn't control, leading to death.

COMMUNITY

Summer Camp EMT Dies After Suffering a Stroke While Performing CPR 

Samantha Agins was working as an EMT at Camp Jaycee, a camp for people who have special needs.

OPERATIONS

Texas County Holds Social Media Disaster Drill 

The drill simulated a hurricane coming through Harris County.

LEADERSHIP

Aladtec Lands on Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies 

August 13, 2015

From ALADTEC, INC.

Aladtec is ranked 3,197 out of 5,000.

LEADERSHIP

East of England Ambulance Service Announces New Chief Executive 

August 13, 2015

The EEAST has today announced that Robert Morton has been appointed as its new Chief Executive.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Vermont Healthcare and EMS Preparedness Conference 

Date: 10/22/15 - 10/25/15

The expo features education sessions, hands-on workshops and a tradeshow.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Emergency Response Drill Held at Meadows Field in Calif. 

The drill was simulated a plane crash with possible fatalities.

PATIENT CARE

Ohio Fire Department to use ResQCPR System 

August 13, 2015

The ResQCPR System is a medical device system that helps improve the odds of patients surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

PATIENT CARE

Fla. EMS Agency Gets Automated CPR Devices 

August 13, 2015

Manatee County EMS bought eight AutoPulses that should be operational Sept. 1.

OPERATIONS

Ky. Ambulance Service Hosts Open House 

August 13, 2015

Boyd County Emergency Ambulance Service accepted an award from the American Heart Association, and the public was allowed to tour their facilities.

TECHNOLOGY

Translation at the Click of a Button 

1st Minute mobile app helps first responders overcome language barriers without any guessing or delays from waiting for translators.

PATIENT CARE

Eight Critically Injured in Wash. Chlorine Gas Release 

August 13, 2015

Most symptoms involved respiratory issues.

PATIENT CARE

Kids and Strokes: Are They Little Adults After All? 

There’s actually no benefit to EMS viewing the younger CVA population differently.

OPERATIONS

Ky. Board Discusses Emergency Warning System 

August 13, 2015

The Code Red service, which is an alert system for EMS and Harlan citizens which will alarm them of any emergency situation occurring in an area they're located, might be replaced.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

Texas Firefighter Arrested in Online Sting 

August 13, 2015

The 31-year-old was charged with online solicitation of a minor.

PATIENT CARE

Massive Explosions Kill 17, Injure Hundreds in Chinese Port City 

August 13, 2015

The explosions in the port city of Tianjin left at least 283 people hospitalized with burns, cuts and other injuries.

PATIENT CARE

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center Announces Arrival of Mobile Stroke Unit 

August 13, 2015

From FRAZER LTD.

OnBoard CT scanner enables rapid and expert care.

PT HANDLING/TRANSPORT

Near Miss for Drone, Calif. Air Ambulance 

The chopper was at about 1,000 feet, when the pilot noticed the drone in the flight path.

PRODUCTS

TacMed Warm Zone Bag 

From TACTICAL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

The bag is designed for quick and efficient treatment and triage of victims in a mass casualty scenario.

PT HANDLING/TRANSPORT

Ga. Firefighter: Glue, Zip-ties Used on Aging Ambulances 

August 12, 2015

Some vehicles have over 150,000 miles.

TECHNOLOGY

New World Systems has Record-Breaking First Half of 2015 

August 12, 2015

From NEW WORLD SYSTEMS

A record number of agencies selected New World Systems public safety software in the first half of 2015.

LEADERSHIP

Nature Coast EMS Receives Organization of the Year Award 

August 12, 2015

The award was given by the Key Training Center.

PATIENT CARE

As School Year Approaches, AMR Warns Drivers to Slow Down 

August 12, 2015

Most school zones have posted speed limits of 20 mph or less.

PATIENT CARE

Calif. Fire Department Introducing Community Paramedic Program 

August 12, 2015

The program is part of a state- and county-funded pilot project aimed at addressing gaps that currently exist in the healthcare system.

PATIENT CARE

Alaska Fire Department Kept Busy with Synthetic Marijuana Emergencies 

August 12, 2015

Emergency medical responders picked up 88 people in the past 10 days who were known or suspected to have used synthetic marijuana, or Spice.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

New Minn. Firefighter Is First From City's EMS Academy 

August 12, 2015

The academy trains low-income young people to become EMTs.

PT HANDLING/TRANSPORT

India Air Ambulance Carries Organs for Transplant 

August 12, 2015

The heart and lungs came from a 19-year-old who was declared brain dead after a bike accident.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

Witness Testifies She Saw Calif. Paramedic Fatally Shot 

August 12, 2015

The trial for two teens charged with the murder of paramedic Quinn Boyer continued Tuesday.

OPERATIONS

Pa. Council Backs Radio System for Emergency Responders 

August 12, 2015

Erie County Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night on a $26.5 million public safety radio system for emergency responders.

CAREERS/PERSONNEL

Minn. Responder Charged with Stealing from Crash Victim 

August 12, 2015

The 42-year-old admitted to taking $120 from a victim's wallet.

COMMUNITY

Wisc. Fire Department Recognized for Dog Rescue 

August 12, 2015

The firefighters retrieved the dog from a locked kennel in a house fire and gave him oxygen.

OPERATIONS

Proposed Ky. 911 Fee Draws Criticism From Public 

August 12, 2015

Fiscal Court has already passed first reading of an ordinance that would levy an $84 annual user fee on almost every parcel of property in the county.

COMMUNITY

Mo. Grandson's Quick Action Brings Aid to Grandmother After Crash 

August 12, 2015

The 68-year-old's car swerved, hit an embankment and rolled several times.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Conn. Training Program Helps First Responders Cope with Aftermath of Trauma 

August 12, 2015

The program focused on psychological first aid and post-traumatic stress management.

MEDIA CENTER

12 Injured After Firetruck Collides with Rescue Truck in Miami 

At least 12 people, including several first responders, have been transported to the hospital after two Miami Fire Rescue units collided.

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