EMS News

1. Five Stabbed in Tallahassee

   

   Using a pocketknife, Brown appeared to seek out certain colleagues at the facility in a Tallahassee industrial park.

2. 18 Years Later, America Vows to ‘Never Forget’

   

   Americans commemorated 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vows Wednesday to "never forget" 18 years after the deadliest terror attack on American soil.

3. Likely Tornado Hits Sioux Falls

   

   Mayor Paul TenHaken said the city was looking into a "breach of protocol" with its outdoor siren warning system.

4. ‘Rescue of a Lifetime’ in Georgia

   

   "These guys were in the worst possible conditions you could imagine a human being to be in,"

5. 2019 Commemoration Ceremony for 18th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

   

   The ceremony begins at 8:40 a.m. EST, at the 9/11 Memorial plaza at the World Trade Center site.

6. For 9/11 Families, Mixed Views on Trump-Taliban Talks

   

   President Trump said U.S. peace talks with the Taliban are "dead."

7. Fuel Mix-Up at Virginia Fire, EMS Leaves Service Scrambling

   

   Three engines, one ladder truck, and three medical units remained out of service Monday, according to reports.

8. Reports: Two FDNY EMTs Beaten, Pepper Sprayed

   

   The suspects were arrested on felony assault charges afterward.

9. 1 Dead, 14 Hurt by Frying Pan Blast at German Village Fest

   

   The explosion may have been triggered by raindrops falling into the hot oil.

10. Purdue Pharma Says Settlement Talks in Opioid Cases Not Over

    

    The company said, "negotiations continue and we remain dedicated to a resolution that genuinely advances the public interest."

11. UN, U.S. Coast Guard and Others Aid Stricken Bahamas

    

    Search and rescue teams are still trying to reach some Bahamian communities isolated by floodwaters and debris.

12. North Carolina Paramedic Loses Leg After Crash

    

    "So, I'm just going to keep going, and, as soon as I can, I'm going to be back to work."

13. Tennessee Sending Nurses, Emergency Staff to Help Carolinas

    

    Thirty-person team joins 129 ambulance and emergency management personnel who are already deployed from Tennessee.

14. California Warehouse Fire Trial Limps on After Hung Jury

    

    The building only two exits and no smoke detectors, fire alarms, or sprinklers, prosecutors say.

15. Rush, N.Y. Firefighter/EMT Hurt by Combative Victims

    

    Officials found a male and a female passed out in the car, according to a Facebook post from the Rush Volunteer Fire Department.

16. Dorian, Back to a Category 3 Hurricane, Creeps Up U.S. Coast

    

    Tens of thousands of people are without power along the Southeast U.S. seaboard.

17. Michigan to Become 1st State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

    

    Retailers will have 30 days to comply with the rules, which is expected to be challenged in court.

18. Oregon Death is 2nd Linked to Vaping, 1st Tied to Pot Shop

    

    Officials have not determined what sickened the middle-aged adult.

19. Austin-Travis County EMS Union in Texas Wants 'Medic in Distress' Code

    

    Austin police say the distress code for medics is a possibility.

20. Officials Vow to Find Cause of Fatal Dive Boat Fire

    

    34 people died as fire engulfed their dive boat off the Southern California coast.

21. Rescues in the Bahamas as Hurricane Dorian Moves Toward U.S. Coast

    

    At least seven deaths were reported in the Bahamas, with the full scope of the disaster still unknown.

22. Hurricane Evacuation of Nursing Home Residents Still an Unsolved Challenge

    

    These decisions are hard because both choices – evacuating or sheltering in place – present risks.

23. Five Killed in New Zealand Tour Bus Crash

    

    A tour bus carrying Chinese tourists flipped in rainy weather near a New Zealand tourist town Wednesday morning, killing five Chinese nationals and seriously injuring two others, police said.

24. Paramedic, EMT Caught in St. Louis Shootout

    

    Report: at least 30 shots were fired, but none of the bullets hit anyone or the ambulance.

25. Hurricane Dorian Pauses Over the Bahamas

    

    "We are in the midst of a historic tragedy," Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said.

26. At Least 25 Dead in California Boat Fire

    

    Dive boat with 30 passengers became engulfed in flames in the middle of the night.

27. One Dead, Eight Sick in San Jose HazMat Incident

    

    Over 100 people were evacuated from the Fairmont Hotel due to a chemical odor.

28. Nine Killed in Medical Evacuation Plane Crash in Philippines

    

    The nine on board the plane included two pilots, two nurses, a doctor, a patient, the patient's wife and two other people.

29. Three Firefighters Killed in Plant Fire in India

    

    Press Trust of India news agency said another three firefighters were injured and hospitalized.

30. Five Dead, 21 Injured in Texas Shooting

    

    Suspect hijacked a U.S. Postal Service vehicle and began firing at random in Odessa and Midland.

31. Florida Waits: Hurricane Dorian is Looking Increasingly Dire

    

    President Trump declared a state of emergency in Florida, authorizes FEMA to coordinate disaster-relief efforts.

32. Florida EMS Crew Invites TV Station for Ride-Along

    

    “Not a lot of people really see what goes on.”

33. Feds: Drug Ring Had Enough Cheap Fentanyl to Kill 14 Million

    

    The 66 pounds of seized fentanyl was intended for an area in southeastern Virginia.

34. AP Source: OxyContin Maker Seeks to Resolve All Lawsuits

    

    States and local governments would split the settlement cash following formulas that have already been developed.

35. EMTs, Teddy Bears Ride Along Together in Denver

    

    The furry friends are part of the Teddy Bear Patrol, an initiative used to comfort kids traumatized during an emergency.

36. Eating Habits of EMS Workers to be Studied

    

    The study will recruit 20 nightshift and 20 dayshift EMS clinicians in Western New York.

37. Deaths by Red Light Runners at 10-Year High

    

    Death toll is highest since 2008 and 28% higher than in 2012.

38. Hurricane Dorian Heads for Florida

    

    Storm did limited damage to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

39. Paramedics Sounding the Alarm About Stolen Street Signs in Alabama

    

    Officials say the missing signs can mean the difference of life and death.

40. NHTSA Office of EMS Marks International Overdose Awareness Day with New Resources

    

    Naloxone evidence-based guideline, other opioid-related material available to support local and state efforts to reduce overdose deaths across the country.

41. Jury Convicts Ex-Ambulance Treasurer of Theft, Insurance Fraud

    

    Squad treasurer and operations supervisor in Pennsylvania guilty of stealing more than $100k from the squad and conspiring to commit insurance fraud.

42. Storm Dorian Closing in on Puerto Rico Near Hurricane Force

    

    U.S. territory facing its first major test of emergency preparedness since the 2017 devastation of Hurricane Maria.

43. OxyContin Maker, Government Attorneys in Settlement Talks

    

    A report by NBC News said the privately held company has offered to settle for $10 billion to $12 billion.

44. Lancaster County, Pa. EMS Concerned About National Drug Shortage

    

    "It is medications you would never believe, and the list is long, and will make you shake your head.”

45. Two Children Killed, 10 People Hurt in Dayton Crash

    

    A suspect in a stabbing stole a police SUV and crashed it into a van carrying children.

46. Why Red Wyoming Seeks The Regulatory Approach To Air Ambulance Costs

    

    The solution? Undercut the free market by using Medicaid to treat air ambulances like a public utility.

47. Tropical Storm Dorian Heads Toward Windward Islands

    

    A still-uncertain long-term track shows the storm near Florida over the weekend.

48. Door County, Wisconsin EMS Concerned About Privatization

    

    The county reportedly says it is only looking to see what areas in the service can be improved.

49. Mile-Long Funeral Procession for Slain Montana EMT

    

    A 36-year-old was killed and several were hurt after a demolition derby car left the track.

50. Charges Expected in Florida Nursing Home Deaths

    

    Patients began dying at the rehabilitation center days after the devastating hurricane struck Florida amid widespread power outages.