Police said it appears to be a tragic accident; an investigation is ongoing
Source: ems1.com
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Ambulance overturns after collision with van; 6 hurt
Five of them, two EMTs, one firefighter-paramedic and one patient, had been in the ambulance at the time of the crash
Source: ems1.com
Responders rescue missing autistic teen from water
The 14-year-old boy was hospitalized and his condition wasn’t immediately known
Source: ems1.com
Frequent Flyers: Navigating 'land mines' on calls
A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS.
Source: ems1.com
CDC: ER visits not going down since ACA implementation
Key reasons include seriousness of medical problems and the lack of access to other medical providers
Source: ems1.com
New 'psycho-trauma response unit' unveiled during bus bombing
Israel EMS organization United Hatzalah is now administering shock and psychological trauma treatment and prevention for victims of terror at scenes of attacks
Source: ems1.com
Va. firefighter-paramedic found dead was a victim of bullying
Chief Richard Bowers said he is looking into the matter and that his department will not tolerate bullying of any kind
Source: ems1.com
Report: Missing Va. firefighter-paramedic took her own life
A suicide note was found in paramedic’s vehicle.
Source: ems1.com
EMS captain indicted for sexually assaulting cadet
Colin Skeele, 29, was arrested after being accused of engaging in sexual intercourse and showing child pornography to a 17-year-old cadet
Source: ems1.com
Dash cam footage shows pursuit of stolen ambulance
Four hours before the chase began, Dasha West was released from jail for assaulting paramedics.
Source: ems1.com