The man was trying to catch his dog when he became stuck in the mud; EMS units were dispatched to rescue the man, which took several hours.
Source: ems1.com
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Paramedic shields injured man on train tracks from passing train
The paramedic made sure the injured man was out of harms way and then shielded the man from debris when a nearby train left the platform
Source: ems1.com
Off-duty paramedic witnesses fatal car crash, jumps into action
The paramedic saw the limo crash into a median and flip over; one person was killed and six were injured
Source: ems1.com
1 injured when truck crashes into ambulance
The the driver of the truck was injured after he crossed the center line and crashed head-on into the ambulance; the paramedics and patient on board the ambulance were not injured
Source: ems1.com
Ala. medical helicopter crew, patient killed in crash
Three crew members and the patient they were transporting were killed; an investigation is underway
Source: ems1.com
Pa. ambulance company facing paramedic shortage
Low pay, long hours, and high stress are the primary reasons for the current shortage; the EMS director said the lack of paramedics has reached ‘critical levels’
Source: ems1.com
Conn. 911 dispatcher talks man out of suicide
The dispatcher said she relied on her training to help her stay calm and talk the man out of taking his own life
Source: ems1.com
Stolen Texas ambulance back in service
The ambulance was stolen after paramedics left it running while taking a patient inside the hospital; the stolen ambulance was quickly found and is ready for use again
Source: ems1.com
7 killed in air ambulance crash in Iran
The helicopter was transporting a patient from a remote area into the city when it crashed; the patient, four medics and two crew were killed
Source: ems1.com
Video: 5-year-old saves mom having seizure in pool
The girl took her mother to the shallow end and flipped her face up before alerting relatives who called 911
Source: ems1.com