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Woman Claims Husband Died Waiting For Ambulance during Snowstorm

"I kept calling for an ambulance, and nobody came," said Edge.

Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Former NY EMTs Sentenced for Arson

Two former EMTs are sentenced for starting costly fires in the Queen City.

Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2010

St. Vincent Hospital Lays Off 300 Workers

St. Vincent s Hospital Manhattan began laying off more than 300 workers on Friday and asked other employees for temporary pay cuts of 10 percent to 25 percent in an effort to stave off closing.

Posted Monday, February 15, 2010

Pittsburgh EMS Partners with National Guard during major snow storm

The heavy snow crippled much of southwestern Pennsylvania, closing roadways and airports and leaving tens of thousands of people without electricity. But EMS kept on rolling.

Posted Friday, February 12, 2010

Patient in North Dakota Ambulance Crash Dies

Ambulance service officials said earlier that Geiszler was being treated at Meritcare for injuries unrelated to the crash.

Posted Friday, February 12, 2010

Raw Video: Truck Rollover Blocks Ambulance Bay

A tractor-trailer rollover blocked the driveway of the WAVES ambulance garage in the Town of Camillus on Warners Road at Bennett Road.

Posted Thursday, February 11, 2010

Wisconsin Ambulance Crew Narrowly Miss Being Hostages in Standoff

When medical personnel approached the residence, they saw what appeared to be a man armed with a pistol, and they left, calling police for help, the release said.

Posted Thursday, February 11, 2010

NAEMT Advocates for Fair Pay and Benefits

One of the common themes we hear from our NAEMT members is the lack of equitable pay for many in our profession, says Jerry Johnston, Immediate Past President of NAEMT and Chair of its Advocacy Committee.

Posted Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Into the Future: Identifying & mentoring your successor may be the most important thing you do

Are you a baby boomer? Take a hint from these EMS professionals who shared their thoughts on succession planning and mentoring.

Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Kanawha Emergency Officials Want Information before Entering Chemical Plants

If plant personnel don't provide information about an incident, the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority says a staging area will be set up about a mile away until the nature of the emergency can be determined.

Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010