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This Week in EMS: Fatal Ambulance Accidents...EMS Career Paths...Partners in EMS
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Three Civilians Killed in Md. SUV, Ambulance Crash
Three men in an SUV were killed after their vehicle crashed into an ambulance. The two Prince George's County Fire and EMS firefighter/medics suffered minor injuries.
Lane Change Overcorrection Caused N.C. Ambulance Crash
An ambulance accident that sent three people to the hospital happened as the driver overcorrected while changing lanes, according to a police report.
Ohio Man Killed in Ambulance Crash
An elderly man was killed after his car collided with an ambulance. The two ambulance crew members and their patient were transported to area hospitals.
Man Killed After Collision Between Van, FDNY Ambulance
An elderly man was struck and killed by a van that flipped over after a freak accident involving a speeding ambulance and a commercial vehicle.
Ala. Officer Recovering After Fiery Ambulance Crash
The officer was riding a police motorcycle as part of a police escort and his motorcycle collided with a car. Then, the ambulance carrying the officer to hospital tipped over and caught fire.
The Corner Office: Practical Management for EMS Leaders
EMS Leadership Part 4: Individualized Consideration Transformational Leadership in EMS
Transformational leaders pay special attention to each individual's needs for achievement and growth by acting as a coach or mentor. As a profession, EMS is ideally suited to this form of leadership. Learn how to implement this transforming style in Part 4 of our ongoing EMS leadership series.
EMS Revisited
A new column was launched in the Sept/Oct 1978 issue of EMS Magazine titled EMT Round Table, which gave readers the opportunity to expound informally on just about any subject (EMS related, of course) dear to their heart. James Chick, an EMT supervisor for Foothill Ambulance Service, Inc., in Citrus Heights, CA, started off the series with his reflections on partners in EMS. According to Chick, when it comes to your partner in EMS, before you knock someone else's habits, take a good look at your own.
EMS Life
When it comes to your career path in EMS, you can take the road of building upon the skills you have already won, or you can take your old skill set into an entirely new arena.
Open Airways Podcast
It's Not There Just to Look Pretty
No matter what publisher you use, the textbooks are designed with features that your students really don't know unless you show them. In this month's Open Airways podcast, program director Allen Dalrymple goes over some of the basic features that will help students get the most from their EMT textbooks.
Featured EMS Magazine Article: September 2010
Too often, placing a new ambulance into service is taken for granted. Each new model produced has its own hazards and safety features, new electronics, lighting, warning systems, maintenance, and often new equipment placement. These are not insignificant changes. Whether a new EMT or a seasoned veteran, no one should ever get into a new vehicle and have to ask, "What is that switch for?" or "What does that light mean?"
Continuing Education
Every year more than 2 million injuries occur to high school athletes, resulting in 500,000 physician visits and 30,000 hospital admissions. Many of these injuries are very minor and are treated by school athletic trainers with little to no involvement of EMS. More serious injuries can arise, however. This article looks at two serious sports-related injuries that are seen, yet can be difficult to evaluate, in high school sports: carotid artery dissection and traumatic brain injury.
This CE activity is approved by EMS Magazine, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 1.5 CEUs. After reading the article, take the CE test that accompanies this lesson at www.rapidce.com.
Industry News
Medtec Delivers 10 Type I Ambulances to City of New Orleans EMS
Medtec has delivered 10 Type I Field Duty custom ambulances to the city of New Orleans EMS, part of a 15-vehicle order in the first year of a 10-year contract. "The city of New Orleans is plagued with challenging road conditions that have the potential to damage vehicle chassis when responding to emergency calls for help. We needed ambulances with an urban duty design that would provide a smoother, more comfortable ride for our patients," said Carl Flores, Deputy Director, City of New Orleans EMS. " We worked closely with Medtec and its dealer, Lone Star Emergency Vehicles, to custom design a safe, comfortable and fully functional ambulance to meet our needs."
Call for Presentations: EMS Expo 2011
EMS Expo is seeking speakers to present topics that are timely and relevant to providers of prehospital emergency medical care at all levels at EMS Expo 2011, Las Vegas, NV, August 29 - September 2. Lectures should be 75 minutes in length, including time for questions and/or discussion, and must be educational in nature.
Featured Job
Flight Paramedic, Air Methods, Keywest, FL
Provides high quality prehospital ALS including assessment, triage and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s) within scope of practice.
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Reader Poll: Estate Planning
This week we ask: A Pennsylvania group is offering free wills and estate planning documents for first responders. Do you have a current valid will? Click here to let us know your thoughts.
Grant & Scholarship News & Resources
EMS Responder's Grant Resource Guide provides news, articles and resources relating to grant writing and fundraising for EMS and public safety agencies.
Grant Monies Aid Wayne County EMS to Add New Ambulance
Wayne County EMS will be adding a new four-wheel drive ambulance to its fleet, thanks to a substantial grant that the county received.
Upcoming Events
Visit our Events Calendar to see what educational opportunities are in your area, plus post your own listings. Here are a selection of EMS upcoming training events:
- September 27-October 1: EMS EXPO/NAEMT Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX
- October 11-13: Air Medical Transport Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- October 12-13: Southeast Michigan EMS Expo, Novi, MI
Other top headlines this week on EMSResponder.com
- UK Medic Hanging up Stethoscope
- Oklahoma Sooners Test Medical History Device
- FEMA Web Resources Promote Public-Private Partnerships
- Ohio Law Allows EMTs to Draw Blood for Police
- Trainee at Wheel During N.C. Ambulance Crash
- Pa. 911 Suspends Dispatcher Who Sent Crews to Wrong Places
- Ill. Department Refuses to Help Lift 700-Pound Woman
- Mayor Fires Firefighter in Mass. EMT Scandal
- Minnesota Paramedic Saves a Life: Her Own
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