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Portland Union Calls EMS Personnel Nonsensical
The union representing about 500 Portland-area EMTs and paramedics called its members out of touch with reality when it abruptly disowned the bargaining unit last month.
Pretrial Publicity May Trigger Move in Paramedic s Trial
Three people charged with assaulting former Clinton-Hickman County (Ky.) paramedic John Snow will likely be tried in another county because of pretrial publicity. The assailants were angry with Snow for photographing victims injuries and posting them online.
High-Tech System Makes New Dakota County 911 Call Center Tick
New Dakota County (Minn.) Communications Center dispatch facility will debut $6.3 million in computer gear.
Washington Rescuers Train for WMD Air Strike
Rescuers from around Eastern Washington learned what to do when disaster strikes in recent classes that included a simulated WMD air strike.
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.
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