Tessie Odom Smith was responding to a call when the ambulance she was in was struck head on by a pickup truck; the truck driver was charged with a DUI
Source: ems1.com
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Arizona fire department adopts community paramedic program
The department is testing a community paramedicine program that will focus on improving patient outcomes by reducing non emergency 911 calls
Source: ems1.com
Colo. EMT charged with child abuse after CPR
The EMT performed CPR and back blows to his child after calling 911 to report the child was choking; doctors said the child’s injuries were not consistent with those suffered during CPR
Source: ems1.com
Children likely rolled tire down hill that smashed ambulance
Authorities believe the tire was rolled down the hill by a group of middle school children
Source: ems1.com
Boy meets paramedic who helped deliver him in ambulance
The boy’s mother scheduled a private tour of the station for her son’s birthday; the paramedic who delivered him happened to run into them during the tour
Source: ems1.com
College students create EpiPen alternative
The new device will be smaller and easier to carry than the traditional EpiPen; the device is currently being tested by the FDA
Source: ems1.com
Firefighters raise money for family of fallen paramedic
The firefighters sold raffle tickets to raise money for fallen paramedic John Mackey; Mackey will be the namesake of a bill to provide death benefits to paramedic’s families
Source: ems1.com
City Council votes to allow public access to Fire-EMS data
The Toronto City Council approved motions to make data from the fire and EMS systems real time calls public; the city hopes the data will lead to innovation
Source: ems1.com
NJ EMS company nominated for prestigious award
United Rescue was nominated for the EMS 10 award, which is given to the top 10 innovative organizations worldwide
Source: ems1.com
DC shooting victim waits nearly 30 minutes for ambulance
Within minutes of the shooting, there was a heavy police and firefighter presence but no ambulance
Source: ems1.com