Extrication And Rescue

Rhode Island Man Impaled in Windshield

Authorities say Swiridowsky drove away and stopped only because someone was following him. The windshield victim has two broken legs and a broken arm.

Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009

California Braces for Mudslides

The storm prompted evacuation warnings earlier Tuesday near Santa Cruz and disrupted power across the state.

Posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Girth Hitch: A Little Horse Sense For Ya

Using a sheet to remove patients feet first from vehicles lets you get out of the way and maximize wiggle room.

Posted Thursday, October 1, 2009

No Heroes as NBC's 'Trauma' Fails to Deliver - a JEMS Review

Read A.J. Heightman's review of the new NBC series, "Trauma."

Posted Monday, September 28, 2009

No Heroes as NBC's 'Trauma' Fails to Deliver - a JEMS Review

Read A.J. Heightman's review of the new NBC series, "Trauma."

Posted Monday, September 28, 2009

13 Hospitalized After Denver Bus Crash

Police spokeswoman Leslie Branch-Wise says the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel.

Posted Friday, September 25, 2009

Illinois EMS Crews Participate in Countywide Disaster Drill

The disaster drill scenario asked EMS crews in Augusta, Ill., Carthage, Ill., Hamilton, Ill., and Warsaw, Ill., to respond to various problems brought about by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.

Posted Thursday, September 24, 2009