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Maine Ambulance Service Suspends Itself
The action of the Baileyville Ambulance Service appears to be a pre-emptive move to avoid possible state fines. -
Fl. Group Under Investigation for Rescue Squad Donation Calls
A telemarketing group that has come under fire for how it solicits donations for local rescue workers' unions is under investigation by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. -
Welsh Ambulance Service Deploying 'Super' Paramedics
The Welsh Ambulance Service is setting up a network of highly-skilled and equipped specialist practitioners across the region ready not just to respond to emergencies, but also to make decisions about aftercare. -
Pilot Error Blamed in Fatal Illinois Helicopter Crash
Four people died in 2008 when a medical flight stuck radio tower in Aurora, Illinois. - Mass. Presses Bourne FD to Provide Access to EMT Report
- Aging Population Increasing Call Volume in Boyd County, Ky
- Severely Shocked N.H. Student Out of Hospital
- Ambulance Carrying Patient in Ky. Wreck
- Four Injured When Ambulance, Car Collide in Ohio
- Worker Injured in Conn. Trench Collapse
- 30 People Injured in Small Explosion at Wis. Resort
Business News
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Physio-Control to Resume Unrestricted LIFEPAK Shipments
Physio-Control Inc., has it received notice from the FDA that the company may resume unrestricted worldwide shipments of its external defibrillators. -
Seeking Heart Safe Communities
International Association of Fire Chiefs to honor top PAD, STEMI programs - Acadian's National EMS Academy Granted Five-Year Accreditation
- Carson Introduces New H-Series Electronic Air Horn Line
- CyberLock Helps Clark County Fire Department Manage Narcotics
- Logan County Public Safety Departments Purchase Kenwood NEXEDGE® System
- SAMU Brasilia Implements ZOLL AutoPulse
- Harris Corporation Selected by IRS to Participate in Five-Year IDIQ Contract for Tactical Multiband Project 25 Radios
- Florida leverages EMSystems' EMTrack and EMResource to manage Haitian earthquake patient evacuees
Funding News
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Successful Grant-Seeking
EMS can be a good fit for a lot of grant programs, if you take the time to educate and approach granters appropriately. -
Vt. Rescue Service Hires Director for Fundraising
Rescue Inc., has hired its first development director to direct fundraising efforts. - Obama Proposal Cuts AFG, SAFER Funding
- Pa. Communities Balk on Support for Ross/West View EMS
- 'Duck Pluckers' Get Logo on New Illinois Ambulance
- New Orleans Faces 'Devastating' Budget Cuts
- FDNY and NY Blood Center Launch Program to Increase Donations
- House Passes FIRE Act, SAFER Reauthorization
- EMS Expo: Chiefs Call for Creativity in Funding
Line of Duty
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New York EMT Dies on Duty
A New York EMT died while on a call on Jan. 3, 2010. -
New York Responder Killed in Vehicle Crash
A Tioga Center firefighter died early this morning while responding to a call. - Arizona Medic Killed in Crash
- Pa. EMS Chief Suffers Heart Attack at Crash Scene, Dies
- N.C. Responder Killed in Ambulance Crash
- Rescuer, Patient Killed in Tenn. Ambulance Crash
- Georgia Responder Collapses, Dies
- Louisiana Paramedic Killed After Being Pinned Between EMS Trailer and Car
- Three Responders Killed in S.C. Medical Helicopter Crash
Homeland Security
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DHS Seeks Input for Homeland Security Review
The Department of Homeland Securitys first official survey of stakeholders will help shape its goals and priorities in coming years. -
HARM Students Drive Training Procedures
The HARM course provides response personnel with a scenario, but the students determine the tempo and plan their response. - It's Not Just Training, It's Preparedness
- Biological Terrorism Threat Greater Than Ever
- Simulation Training Prepares Medics for Urban Combat
- EMS Veteran Nominated to DHS Health Post
- Mission Assistance
- Military Trains with Wisconsin Hospitals in Groundbreaking Disaster Drill
- Hundreds of Soldiers to Drill with Wisconsin Hospitals
