EMS News

1. National Governor's Association Invitation: Improving Capacity for Health Care Service Delivery Meeting, June 4–5, 2019

   

   The National Governor’s Association (NGA) is inviting thoughtful state healthcare policy and EMS leaders who work closely with them to a meeting on improving capacity for healthcare service delivery—and EMS is on the agenda.

2. Questions Surround Case of South Carolina Patient’s Death

   

   Video highlights actions by Orangeburg County EMS crew and deputy in 2018 call.

3. Bus in Fatal Virginia Crash Swerved like a ‘Roller Coaster’

   

   Survivor describes fatal crash on Interstate 95.

4. Florida Paramedic Resigns after Social Media Posts Discovered

   

   This is the second time in which a Polk County Fire Rescue employee has resigned over social media issues.

5. Two Dead, Several Injured in Charter Bus Crash in Virginia

   

   A charter bus traveling to Florida overturned on a I-95 exit near Kingwood, Virginia.

6. New Zealand Paramedic Describes Approaching Scene of Terror Attack

   

   Shaken paramedics had to step over the bodies of victims in a desperate bid save other lives.

7. Woman in Custody after Stealing Oklahoma City Ambulance

   

   EMSA rig out of service at the end of the police chase.

8. Missouri EMS Service Converts Old School Bus into MCI Ambulance

   

   St. Charles County Ambulance District converts bus to prepare for MCI’s.

9. Three Dead, Five Wounded in Shooting on Netherlands Tram

   

   Authorities immediately raised the terror alert for the area to the maximum level.

10. Two Injured in Los Angeles Gasoline Leak Explosion

    

    The blast reverberated through storm drains and sent manhole covers into the air.

11. First Responders Gather to Remember Slain FDNY EMT

    

    EMT Arroyo was killed when a man ran over her with her own ambulance.

12. Attacks on Houses of Worship over Last Decade

    

    Houses of worship around the world, a place of reflection and peace, have been targeted for attack by extremists.

13. Over 40 Killed in Attack on Two Mosques in New Zealand

    

    Prime Minister Jacinda Arden describes shooting as a “terrorist attack.”

14. NAEMT and Sepsis Alliance Announce Results of National Sepsis Survey

    

    A recent NAEMT/Sepsis Alliance national survey of over 1,300 EMS providers found that although nearly all respondents (98%) consider sepsis a medical emergency, only about half (51%) feel very confident in their ability to recognize symptoms of sepsis.

15. Drones Expected to Deliver Defibrillators in 2020

    

    Reno partners with drone company to deliver AEDs to Washoe County residents.

16. EMS Strong Announces 'Beyond the Call' Campaign Theme

    

    The annual EMS Strong campaign provides opportunities to recognize the EMS community, enhance and strengthen the profession on a national level and expand and celebrate National EMS Week, May 19-25, 2019.

17. 4-Year-Old Boy, Grandparents Survive Illinois Plane Crash

    

    Police officer and another man rescued the passengers from the crash.

18. Austin Package Bomb 911 Calls Released

    

    Recordings of several 911 calls made after a series of deadly package bombings in Austin last year.

19. Turbulence Injures 30 on Flight to New York

    

    A broken leg was among the several injuries on the flight from Istanbul to New York.

20. Eight Dead in Mass School Shooting in Brazil

    

    Two young men wearing hoods and carrying guns, knives and crossbows opened fire at a school in southern Brazil.

21. Florida Paramedic Honored After Pediatric Drowning Save

    

    Hoover was celebrating a family member’s birthday at the beach when he noticed a lifeguard pulling a young girl from the water at a water park and rushed over to assist.

22. Children Caught in Building Collapse in Nigeria

    

    Frantic rescue efforts were underway in Nigeria on Wednesday after a three-story school building collapsed while classes were in session, with scores of children thought to be inside.

23. Kansas Bill Relaxes Rules on Rural Ambulance Drivers

    

    The bill is in response to a statewide shortage of trained personnel for ambulances in rural areas.

24. Florida Fire Department Rebounds from Problems, Trains Firefighters to be Paramedics

    

    Brooksville Fire Rescue begins training to improve response times and EMS.

25. Patient Steals and Crashes Portland Ambulance

    

    Patient somehow got behind the wheel of the AMR ambulance and led police on a chase.

26. Police Arrest Gunman Who Fired on Florida Paramedics

    

    He would place an automated call to 911, shoot at the first responders upon arrival, insert himself as a witness and implicate his juvenile nephew.

27. Video Shows Ohio Pizza Employees Save Co-Worker’s Life

    

    Three employees of an Ohio Little Caesars are being hailed as heroes, credited with helping save a co-worker's life.

28. Unvaccinated Boy Becomes Oregon's 1st Tetanus Case in Years

    

    A 6-year-old Oregon boy contracted tetanus in 2017 -- the state's first pediatric case in over 30 years, according to a report released Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

29. Paramedic with Rare Heart Condition Suffers Complications after Open Heart Surgery

    

    Paramedic and firefighter Brandon Bolyard was born with a rare heart defect affecting fewer than 20,000 people a year.

30. Dozens Rescued after being Trapped on Lake Erie Ice Floe

    

    Sheet of ice broke loose and left nearly four dozen fishermen stranded.

31. Celebrate the Heroes of Your Ambulance Service with an American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Nomination!

    

    Help the AAA shine a light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure by nominating the heroes from your service.

32. San Diego Lifeguards Name First Female Lieutenant in 100-plus Year History

    

    San Diego Fire Rescue Lifeguard division makes history with recent promotion.

33. New EMS Cleanup Policy Puts Responsibility on Detroit Fire and EMS Personnel

    

    Policy calls for blood and other bodily fluids to be flushed down sewer drains.

34. REV Group Announces FDNY Order of 76 More Eco-Friendly Ambulances

    

    In addition to green technology each ambulance is equipped with 4-wheel drive capability.

35. Over a Dozen Injured in Indiana School Bus Crash

    

    At least 19 students injured in crash with garbage truck near Aurora.

36. Ages of Those Killed in Alabama Tornado Range from 6 to 89

    

    23 killed in deadliest tornado in nearly six years.

37. Counterterror Police Examine Three Explosive Devices in London

    

    A staff member did unseal the bag sent to an office building on Heathrow's grounds, "causing the device to initiate," the police department said.

38. Dwindling Number of EMS Volunteers Worries Connecticut Town

    

    As many as 10 left East Haddam Ambulance since the start of the year.

39. Two Killed, 16 Hurt in Hong Kong Double-Decker Bus Crash

    

    Bus driver failed to stop in time before hitting a broken-down truck.

40. Rescuers Search for Victims of Alabama Tornado

    

    Crews searching door-to-door used dogs as well as drones that can detect heat from a body.

41. Seven Injured, Two Killed after Car Strikes Crowd in New Orleans

    

    EMS Director Emily Nichols told WVUE-TV that three of the five people brought to the hospital were in critical condition.

42. Several Dead as Tornadoes, Severe Storms Ravage South

    

    A tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 23 people and injured several others Sunday.

43. Additional Chicago Ambulances Improved Response Time by Only Four Seconds

    

    Paramedic chief says department needed more than five more ambulances.

44. Detroit 1927 Ambulance Restored to Original Glory

    

    Rusted-out Packard was found at a Pennsylvania car show.

45. Rescuers Use Excavator at Collapsed Indonesia Gold Mine

    

    The death toll has risen to eight and 20 have been rescued, local disaster official Abdul Muin Paputungan said Friday. About three dozen people are still believed trapped.

46. Beverly Hills Fire Department Adds Nurse Practitioner Unit

    

    The point of the one-year program is to keep patients out of the emergency rooms, and cut down on overcrowding.
    

47. California Residents Survey Damage from Historic Floods

    

    Russian River reached its highest point in over 20 years.

48. EMS Medical Directors Chart the Future of EMS at Annual Gathering of Eagles

    

    Highlights from the closed, invitation-only retreat attended by 70 medical directors from the most-populated metropolitan EMS systems in the U.S. and around the world.

49. AMR Looks into Safety after Portland Attack

    

    Unlocked doors noticed in recent attack on Portland medics.

50. Nearly Four Dozen Injured in Crash, Fire at Cairo Train Station

    

    25 people dead after train slammed into barrier at main station.