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New York State EMT Dies; Suffered Cardiac Arrest While on Duty

The National EMS Memorial Service has announced the official line of duty death of EMT Paul Bazinet, 52, of the Empire Ambulance Service, NY on January 3, 2010.

Posted Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Resolve to Be a Better Provider

RESOLUTION: A decision to do something, or behave in a certain manner.

Posted Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Veteran Chicago Paramedic Becomes Illinois State Fire Marshal

Matkaitis served for over three decades within the Chicago Fire Dept., rising from paramedic to chief paramedic and later assistant deputy fire commission for emergency medical operations.

Posted Monday, January 4, 2010

Detroit Family Questions EMS Delay

Another Detroit family is reeling over the death of their loved one. They watched him choke as they frantically tried to save him and called for help.

Posted Thursday, December 31, 2009

EMS Prepares for New Year's Eve

A Dec. 30 incident at Times Square serves as a reminder that EMS agencies should be prepared for anything on New Year's Eve.

Posted Thursday, December 31, 2009

Attorney Has Questions Following Fatal Ambulance Wreck

A final report involving a fatal ambulance crash in October is raising serious new questions about the driver of the emergency vehicle.

Posted Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Fishermen Billed for Ice Rescues

As Lake Erie begins to freeze, Ohio authorities are making changes following last winter's stranding of 130 fishermen on an ice floe off the Magee Marsh shoreline.

Posted Tuesday, December 29, 2009

RI Mayor Seeks Private EMS

North Providence mayor suggesting private ambulance service for some calls.

Posted Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Tennessee Firefighter David Cline's Medical History May Have Contributed to Fatal Wreck

The investigation found that Cline, who died in the wreck along with an elderly patient in the ambulance, had been diagnosed with epilepsy and the sleep disorder narcolepsy.

Posted Tuesday, December 29, 2009

FDNY EMT in Woman's Death Asked Dispatcher to Hide Name

After verifying the shop's address, the dispatcher seemed to recognize Jackson's voice and said, "Ohhhh, Melisa," according to the source. "Don't put my name in it!" Jackson shot back.

Posted Monday, December 28, 2009