National EMS News...

Man Fights for Life After Face 'Half Eaten' in Miami

Sun, 27 May 2012 01:10:00 -0500

The victim was transported to the hospital with critical injuries after a naked attacker chewed on his head.

Utah Airport Plane Crash Kills Four

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:55:00 -0500

The wreckage was found by an airport crew making a routine safety check of the property.

2 Survive After Cessna Sinks in San Diego Bay

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:54:00 -0500

The pilot of the single-engine Cessna 150 reported engine problems and ditched in the water south of the Coronado Bay Bridge around 4:20 p.m. Saturday.

Toppled Steamroller Crushes Pa. Foreman's Ribs

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:06:00 -0500

Kevin Fulton, 56, the foreman of the borough road crew, complained of severe pain and was taken to the trauma unit of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township.

'Britain's Fattest Teen' Cut From Home in Wales

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:57:00 -0500

A team of least 40 people were called to a house in Aberdare, south Wales, after the 19-year-old became unwell.

4 Rescued After Hours Clinging to Capsized N.C. Boat

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:00:00 -0500

The Coast Guard idispatched a helicopter from Elizabeth City and a boat from Hatteras to assist with the rescue. Dare County then called Hyde County EMS and the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department for help.

Survivors Thank Rescuers at Annual Calif. Event

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:17:00 -0500

Six people who survived catastrophic emergencies told their stories at the 19th annual Survivors' Reunion hosted by the Sonoma County Paramedic Association at Benziger Family Winery in Glen Ellen.

Pa. Volunteer EMT/Student Recognized for Service

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:03:00 -0500

The Centre LifeLink 2011 EMS volunteer of the year was just one of many emergency service personnel recognized for EMS Week.

Pa. EMS Tricycle Race Promotes Helmets to Kids

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:03:00 -0500

Area responders faced off in the third annual Reading Hospital Emergency Medical Services Tricycle Race to get an important message across to the kids: Wearing a helmet can save your life.

Muddy Angels Pedal into Maryland

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:14:00 -0500

The riders were tired and sweaty, but pedaled on in memory of those who've given their lives in EMS.

Senate's FDA Overhaul Expected to Save Lives

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:16:00 -0500

The FDA bill includes routine financial provisions as well as new policies that supporters say could save lives by bringing new drugs and medical devices to the marketplace more quickly.

Rise Reported in Kids Eating Detergent Packs

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:37:00 -0500

Doctors are alarmed about the new packets because they appear to be more dangerous than just swallowing liquid or powder detergent.

FDNY Responders Battle in Annual EMS Competition

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:28:00 -0500

The scenario involved a skydiving instructor going into cardiac arrest while strapped to a student, and the pair crashing into a moving vehicle carrying a woman in labor, who delivers a baby who is not breathing.

NVFC Conducts Survey on Responder Behavioral Health

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:09:00 -0500

The results will be included in a report on suicide awareness and prevention.

Suicide of Detroit 7-Year-Old 'Unfathomable'

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:46:00 -0500

Police are investigating the child's death, but as of Thursday afternoon, it appeared the situation is "exactly as presented" -- a suicide.

Dump Truck Slams Into Pa. Station, Bursts Into Flames

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:25:00 -0500

At least one person was killed Thursday afternoon when a dump truck crashed into the Leithsville Volunteer Fire Company in Lower Saucon Township

Mislabeled Chemicals Trigger Evacuation at Okla. Factory

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:20:00 -0500

An Oklahoma City business was evacuated Thursday and several workers were treated after a chemical solution started smoking and made people nauseous.

Ohio Responder Burned in Blast Remains Hospitalized

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:15:00 -0500

The Monroe firefighter suffered burns to his face, head, neck and hands and was admitted to the burn unit at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

Detroit Budget Cuts Would Include EMS Jobs

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:10:00 -0500

A total of 2,600 jobs will be cutincluding EMS and firefightersunder a $1.12-billion budget.

Ohio Paramedic Making His Mark as MMA Fighter

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:05:00 -0500

At first, Stipe Miocic looked at training in the gym more as a way of staying in shape, not something that would lead to professional fighting.

Victim, Responders Describe Iowa Cave Rescue

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500

A dozen rescuers took turns crawling through 300 feet of twists and turns on May 19 to free Logan Eliasen, who was trapped in the cave for 20 hours.

Caifornia VA Medical Facilities Draw Citations

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:05:00 -0500

Federal regulators on Thursday cited four Veterans Affairs facilities in Northern California for unsafe and unhealthful working conditions.

Calif. Woman Saves Son as Big Rig Runs Her Over

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500

A mother who pushed her 2-year-old son out of the way of a big rig was injured Thursday morning when she was struck and run over by the truck in downtown Fresno.

Refrigerator Crushes Mass. Man

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:02:00 -0500

The man trying to move the frig was flown to a Boston trauma center.

USFA Officials: Fire Not Agency's Only Focus

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:20:00 -0500

The agency is very actively involved in EMS in a number of ways.

Fire at Suspected Drug Lab Sickens D.C. Responders

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:00 -0500

The shift was replaced, and the crew was taken to a clinic for treatment.

EMS Changes Coming to Ohio Town

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:35:00 -0500

The assistant chief of Conneaut Fire Department is working to reduce response times to EMS calls.

Pa. Billboard Workers Burned by Power Line

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:28:00 -0500

One was in and out of consciousness, the other was burned.

Three Maryland Men Found Dead in Manure Pit

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:27:00 -0500

The father and two sons were found when they didn't return from the dairy farm where they milked cows.

Caught on Tape: MD 911 Dispatcher Snores Through Call

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:26:00 -0500

The snoring dispatcher has been placed on administrative leave with pay.