Latest EMS News
Seminole Paramedic Indicted for Child Pornography
A Texas paramedic was indicted on charges of having child pornography images on his home computer.
Scenes from the Wildfires
Kate Leidiger had an interesting first week on the job with Rural Metro. In addition to working long shifts with little downtime, the San Diego EMT also met Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and President George W. Bush.
Study Says Printers May Pose Health Risks
The results of a recently published study state the health effects of some laser printers could be similar to a drag on a cigarette.
Bioterror Medicine: County Hones Response to Simulated Attack
Tuesday s drill tested Middlesex County s plans for the bulk distribution of medication to thousands of first responders in the event of a bioterror attack.
Ambulance Got Lost, Took Dead Runner to Wrong ER
The ambulance transporting the only runner who died in the Chicago Marathon earlier this month got lost on the way to the hospital, had to flag down another ambulance to get directions and then ended up at the wrong ER.
$175,000 Awarded to Family of Dropped Oklahoma Patient
A judge this week awarded $175,000 to the family of an Oklahoma woman dropped by ambulance workers.
Another AED Save at Sky Harbor
For the second time in two weeks, police officers assigned to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport saved the life of a person using an AED.
Squad Uses Expensive Mannequins in Emergency Training
An elite training squad from Texas A&M University used $750,000 mannequins during a three-day training session in New York.
Senate Panel Frets Over Bioterror Preparedness Six Years After Anthrax Attacks
Six years after a series of deadly anthrax attacks on Capitol Hill and elsewhere, members of a Senate committee expressed concern Tuesday that the government still lacks a coherent strategy for preventing and combating exposure to Anthrax.
Tri-State to Make Flu Shot House Calls in Wisconsin & Minnesota
Tri-State Ambulance paramedics will start making house calls this week to administer flu shots in between emergency calls. The service will be available to the homebound in some Wisconsin and Minnesota counties.
Product Connect
Power-PRO XT (Model 6500)
Stryker Power-PRO is a hydraulically powered ambulance cot with industry-leading ergonomics. Foot end controls activate powered lifting and lower function for capacities up to 700 lbs. Operator safety and patient comfort are significantly improved.
Power-PRO™ XT
Power-PRO XT powered ambulance cot dramatically reduces strenuous lifting and the associated risk of back injury.
Stair-PRO (Model 6252)
Stair-PRO is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of operator injury. The operator position, adjustability of handles, angle of the track and the built-in descent control made Stair-PRO the safest chair in its product category.




















