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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Cameras installed into emergency vehicles 23 Nov 2005
    ...said the cameras are part of a safety initiative funded with a $350,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Office of Emergency Medical Services ...
    - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,

    County working on change to EMS service 23 Nov 2005
    Following the recommendations of an emergency medical services study, Washington County officials are moving forward with a plan to form a public utility model ...
    - Northwest Arkansas Times,

    Bell has sounded for change 23 Nov 2005
    ...point in these past couple of weeks has the series questioned the bravery and dedication of our volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services when the ...
    - Newsday,

    Police investigate parade accident 23 Nov 2005
    Emergency Medical Services Bike Medics Coordinator Chris Rawls, who was a paramedic on the scene, said there were two adults and three children injured. ...
    - Robertson County Times,

    Carlisle: Officials may OK Fire/EMS research 23 Nov 2005
    CARLISLE — A proposed study to consolidate fire and emergency medical services still could happen despite an opinion from the Warren County Prosecutor’s ...
    - Middletown Journal,

    EMS wants to build center on residential property 23 Nov 2005
    By Jan Adam. A residential property in O'Hara may become the eastern operations center for Parkview Emergency Medical Services. The ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    Girl transported to hospital after wreck on FM 678 23 Nov 2005
    A Cooke County Emergency Medical Services crew transported a 17-year-old girl to Wilson N. Jones Medical Center after her car ran off the road and hit trees ...
    - Gainesville Daily Register,

    Two injured in highway accident 23 Nov 2005
    ...passenger in the pickup truck bed, Bulmaro J. Nunez, 18, also of Tulsa, was shaken up but declined treatment from Butler County Emergency Medical Services. ...
    - El Dorado Times,

    The quick and the hungry 23 Nov 2005
    ...program. The fourth-annual event starts on Boise Avenue just north of the Thompson Valley Emergency Medical Services building. For ...
    - Denver Post,

    Fewer deputies to patrol northern communities 23 Nov 2005
    ...the detectives and they are providing services and processing paperwork," he said, adding those same municipalities pay for fire and emergency medical services ...
    - Romeo Observer, MT,

    Commission approves impact fees 23 Nov 2005
    ...citizens who want to build a single-family residence will have to pay a total of $1,269.59 in impact fees for roads, parks and emergency medical services. ...
    - Williston Pioneer,

    2 pull woman, dogs from fire as she dozed 23 Nov 2005
    Deputy Clay Almond and Steven Chandler, an employee with Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services, went to the home at 3901 Tates Mill Road in northern Pulaski ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

    Commissioners recognize local contributions 23 Nov 2005
    Five county Emergency Medical Services paramedics ­ Division Chief Dan Bowman, Capt. Les Williams, Lt. Eva Weeks, Lt. Heather Spieth, and Lt. ...
    - Naples Sun Times,

    Lantau hospital due to open in 2011-12 23 Nov 2005
    ...today taking into account the prospective increase in the population of Lantau Island, and the local residents' demand for emergency medical services, it is ...
    - News.gov.hk,

    Datebook for Nov. 24 23 Nov 2005
    After the Parade of Lights, The Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services and Craig Fire Rescue will host an open house at the fire station, 415 Yampa Ave. ...
    - Craig Daily Press,

    Jacob proposes co-location of tribal casinos 23 Nov 2005
    What might road access be like to a second large casino just one mile west of Viejas? What about fire protection, emergency medical services and added crime? ...
    - Village News Network,

    News briefs 23 Nov 2005
    The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department is a partner with the Marine Corps in the campaign, which began Friday. ...
    - Laurel Leader,

    Aberdeen police officers remain under investigation 23 Nov 2005
    ...officers. Hamm said it was fortunate the accident was not very bad, and commended the emergency medical services for quick response. ...
    - Ledger Independent,

    Cause of female inmate's death unknown 23 Nov 2005
    She was found unconscious in her cell about 4 am Friday during a routine check by jailers, who then called for emergency medical services, he said. ...
    - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal,

    Accident sends two UC residents to hospital 23 Nov 2005
    According to Union County Emergency Medical Services personnel, Davison had to be cut from the Toyota with the Jaws of Life before being transported to Shands ...
    - Bradford County Telegraph,

    Melrose VFRD counts October calls 23 Nov 2005
    Of these responses, the majority were for emergency medical services. Station #24-the Melrose post- responded to 13 vehicle accidents ...
    - Bradford County Telegraph,

    Carlisle to contest election 23 Nov 2005
    The election is important to Carlisle as the city is seeking to expand its fire department to include emergency medical services. ...
    - Middletown Journal,

    The Hard Truth 23 Nov 2005
    Miro is the Coordinator of Emergency Medical Services for Waterbury, and he has been involved with "The Hard Truth" for a number of years, traveling around ...
    - Orange Bulletin,

    Health clinic may come to Hollis 23 Nov 2005
    ...county. The unit will be stored at Cleburne County Emergency Medical Services were it can be signed in-out on an as needed basis.
    - Cleburne News,

    Travis Rowley: Undressing Brown University 23 Nov 2005
    However, as a record number of students in one night required the use of emergency medical services, it gave the university's suddenly humiliated ...
    - Providence Journal (subscription),

    Cloud Hangs Over Democrats 23 Nov 2005
    Mr. Shanley reportedly provoked some Democrats by backing the overdue consolidation of the town's emergency medical services and opposing the use of Enfield's ...
    - Hartford Courant,

    Push for public health services Nov 22, 2005
    The community is still waiting for a decision from the State Government to a proposal seeking emergency medical services and public hospital beds at Cape Hawke ...
    - Tuncarry Great Lakes Advocate,

    Emergency medical centre now in Linstead Nov 22, 2005
    A BRANCH of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is now located in Linstead, St. Catherine , Jamaica. The centre which has been ...
    - Jamaica Gleaner,

    Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Issues Statewide 'Code ... Nov 14, 2005
    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) companies throughout Pennsylvania are severely understaffed, some dangerously close to not being able to quickly respond to 9-1 ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Emergency Medical Services LP Posts Quarterly Earnings Nov 15, 2005
    15, 2005--Emergency Medical Services LP (EMS LP) announced today that it has posted third quarter financial results, for the three- and eight-month periods ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Soon: Emergency Medical Services unit at SSG Hospital Oct 27, 2005
    ...be the country’s second hospital after New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to soon have an emergency medical services (EMS) unit. ...
    - Ahmedabad Newsline,

    Emergency Medical Services Reform Nov 1, 2005
    The first national congress of immediate care physicians took place in Moscow yesterday. A number of announcements were made about ...
    - Kommersant,

    Localities to Receive $5.4 Million for Emergency Medical Services Nov 3, 2005
    By - Staff Reports. RICHMOND, VA. — Virginia cities and counties will receive $5,429,010 this year for emergency medical services (EMS), a funding increase of ...
    - Business Journal of Tri Cities,

    Fire Calls Nov 21, 2005
    Accident. Claymont and Brandywine Hundred fire companies assisted by county Emergency Medical Services and state police helicopter. ...
    - The News Journal,

    Lifesavers in lipstick Nov 21, 2005
    ...equipment onboard. About 85 percent of dispatched calls at the Tucson Fire Department are for emergency medical services. It adds ...
    - Arizona Daily Star,

    Fire Calls Nov 20, 2005
    4:05 pm -- Branch and Doe Run roads. Accident. Hockessin and Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder of Newark fire companies assisted by county Emergency Medical Services. ...
    - The News Journal,

    ICE phone numbers help identify victims in medical emergencies Nov 20, 2005
    Martin Van Buren, emergency medical services director for Hennepin County Medical Center, said ICE numbers are more helpful for hospital and medical examiners ...
    - Minnesota Daily,

    Tryon fire chief gets EMT approval Nov 21, 2005
    Luke’s physicians, the Emergency Medical Services Director, the Emergency Services Medical Director, the Assistant Emergency Medical Services Director and ...
    - Tryon Daily Bulletin,

    Dr. Disaster Nov 22, 2005
    At 55, he is chairman of emergency medical services at UT Southwestern and, by extension, director of the famous Parkland Hospital ER--which round the clock ...
    - Dallas Observer,

    Man with gun barricades self in workplace Nov 22, 2005
    The Cabell County Sheriff's SWAT team, West Virginia State Police and Cabell County Emergency Medical Services were at the scene.
    - Huntington Herald Dispatch,

    Ambulance company to offer defibrillator training, hoping to ... Nov 20, 2005
    ...keeping on hand in public places, said James Stefka, operations director for the local ambulance company, East Texas Medical Center Emergency Medical Services. ...
    - Waco Tribune Herald,

    Letter: Thanks to those who helped make the parade a big success Nov 22, 2005
    Captain John Kervin and the Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, Public Works, Transportation, Parks and Recreation, and Emergency Medical Services ...
    - West Roxbury & Roslindale Transcript,

    Rhea County Commission Tables Ambulance Issue Again Nov 22, 2005
    ...he said he believes Professional Medical Transport could at times get to emergency sites in that end of the county faster than Rhea Emergency Medical Services. ...
    - The Chattanoogan,

    City can be proud of first responders' actions at tornado scene Nov 20, 2005
    Officers advised to alert the local hospitals, alert Emergency Medical Services for all available ambulances and establish a disaster radio communications ...
    - Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),

    Retired deputy fire chief dies Nov 22, 2005
    Victor F. "Vic" Schmidt, known as a big-hearted man who looked after his people in the Columbus Fire & Emergency Medical Services, died at his home Saturday. ...
    - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer,

    Grand jury report faulted Nov 22, 2005
    California City's permit. The agency administers emergency medical services in San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono counties. The county ...
    - Press-Enterprise (subscription),

    Man confesses to sexual assault of boy Nov 22, 2005
    The man was taken to North Texas Medical Center by a Cooke County Emergency Medical Services ambulance crew for emergency treatment.
    - Gainesville Daily Register,

    Dixon’s emotions overflow at bankruptcy hearing Nov 22, 2005
    Moore asked Dixon what Dixon’s foundation, the Colorado Emergency Medical Services Foundation, owned. “I refuse to answer these questions,� Dixon said. ...
    - Grand Junction Sentinel,

    Mollica: The history of our police station Nov 22, 2005
    During 1974, Police Chief John V. Polio attended several seminars throughout New England covering issues involving emergency medical services. ...
    - Braintree Forum,

    North Shore crash leaves four injured Nov 20, 2005
    A woman who appeared to be in her 20s was taken by Emergency Medical Services to Wahiawa General Hospital in extremely critical condition, authorities said. ...
    - Honolulu Advertiser,

    Panel mulls service cost Nov 22, 2005
    ...questions surrounding the potential cost to the town and its residents if Queen Creek enters into the business of providing fire and emergency medical services ...
    - Newszap Arizona,

    NH prepares for bird flu outbreak Nov 20, 2005
    Emergency medical services officials notified Manchester ambulances that Catholic Medical Center's emergency room was closed because it was overwhelmed, and ...
    - Boston Globe,

    LifeCare Ambulance sports new decals and accreditation Nov 18, 2005
    ...process that includes completion of a comprehensive application and on-site review by a physician and paramedic/administrator in emergency medical services (EMS ...
    - Edwardsburg Argus,

    Residents discuss National Harbor effects Nov 22, 2005
    ...of Prince George’s County must distribute revenue collected from the public safety surcharge to county police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS). ...
    - Business Gazette,

    International Ski Week for visually Impaired Nov 21, 2005
    Laerdal is the worldwide leader in innovative CPR products and therapeutic equipment for the Emergency Medical Services profession. ...
    - Norway.org,

    Speaking Out: Ex-Ambulance Trainee Strikes Back Nov 22, 2005
    He pointed out the Southampton Town Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee conducts surveys for each ambulance corps to find ways to improve its services ...
    - Hamptons Independents,

    Shirland may rework emergency services Nov 16, 2005
    SHIRLAND — A basketball player’s dislocated elbow has Shirland School officials seeking ways to improve emergency medical services. ...
    - Rockford Register Star,

    Disaster drill puts emergency responders to the test Nov 20, 2005
    But they didn’t tell us in advance what we were going to have to be up against,� said Brian Jacobsen, emergency medical services coordinator for the ...
    - Quad City Times,

    Merrillville may tap bond to pay firemen Nov 22, 2005
    Clerk-Treasurer John Petalas and town financial adviser Jim Bennett, it became increasingly clear Merrillville’s Emergency Medical Services department needs ...
    - Gary Post Tribune,

    No lapse in medical transport services Oct 30, 2005
    27. "Lenoir County is responsible for all aspects of the emergency medical services and that includes emergency and non-emergency medical transport services ...
    - Kinston Free Press,

    Disaster exercise planned at Oroville Hospital Nov 17, 2005
    Oroville Hospital and other hospitals, healthcare provider organizations, public health departments, Emergency Medical Services, and local agencies around ...
    - Mercury-Register,

    Porter has ambulance for neonatal transport Nov 18, 2005
    VALPARAISO — Porter Emergency Medical Services in Valparaiso showcased an ambulance specially equipped for infants on Thursday. ...
    - Gary Post Tribune,

    Regional brief Nov 18, 2005
    Washington Hospital's Emergency Department, has received the 2005 Governor's Award for the Nurse with Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medical Services. ...
    - The Free Lance-Star,

    A hero honored Nov 20, 2005
    ..."Her service to the Connecticut Emergency Medical Services and the State of Connecticut reflects the highest standards of patriotism and self sacrifice," Gov. ...
    - Middletown Press,

    Bomb squad participates in Oroville Hospital's exercise Nov 18, 2005
    Within ten minutes after the initial explosion, law enforcement secure a perimeter around the area, firefighters and Emergency Medical Services arrive on scene ...
    - Mercury-Register,

    Solano Emergency Drill Thursday At Marine World Nov 16, 2005
    Hospital Disaster Exercises. The Solano County Emergency Medical Services Agency is coordinating the staging of the event. The Vallejo ...
    - Vallejo News,

    State briefs: Nov. 21 Nov 20, 2005
    Emergency Medical Services Bike Medics coordinator Chris Rawls told The Tennessean that two adults and three children were injured. ...
    - Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),

    Man arrested for attacking his parents with an ax Nov 20, 2005
    His mother was taken in serious condition to Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi, an Emergency Medical Services supervisor said. Pearl City police Sgt. ...
    - Honolulu Star-Bulletin,

    Man dead, wife hurt in hatchet attack Nov 20, 2005
    The father was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center-West, where he died, said Emergency Medical Services district supervisor Jason Kaneshiro. ...
    - Honolulu Advertiser,

    County to stay with current EMS service Nov 18, 2005
    IRONTON -- Lawrence County will continue to use Southeastern Ohio Emergency Medical Services to provide ambulance service to local residents next year, a move ...
    - Huntington Herald Dispatch,

    Rayburn Building Evacuated For Smoke Nov 21, 2005
    DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services spokesman Alan Etter said firefighters are working to clear the smoke from the congressional office building. ...
    - NBC 4.com,

    High-schoolers witness deadly lesson Nov 16, 2005
    ...sirens sliced through the air again as a state police cruiser, a firetruck and two ambulances from New Castle County Emergency Medical Services surrounded the ...
    - The News Journal,

    Shriner on Harley hits crowd at parade Nov 20, 2005
    Emergency Medical Services Bike Medics Coordinator Chris Rawls said two adults and three children were injured. All were taken to NorthCrest Medical Center. ...
    - The Tennessean,

    Valtierra: Avian influenza: Public health readiness and ... Nov 17, 2005
    Now, however, working together with emergency medical services, IHS hospitals and community hospitals plan drills to simulate disease outbreaks and test how ...
    - Indian Country Today,

    NAEMT: Four in Five Medics Injured on the Job Nov 18, 2005
    ...as a result of their work, according to the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Experiences with Emergency Medical Services Survey, conducted ...
    - Fire Chief,

    Memo sent to Spirit employees Nov 15, 2005
    ..."Our most recently acquired businesses, Spirit AeroSystems and Emergency Medical Services, were significant drivers in the growth of revenues and operating ...
    - The Wichita Eagle,

    County sticks with SEOEMS for service Nov 18, 2005
    Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Services will remain the emergency ambulance services provider for Lawrence County. The Lawrence ...
    - Ironton Tribune,

    Campbell OKs paid rescue staff Nov 21, 2005
    The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that would establish a uniform emergency medical services program and establish a fee for ...
    - Lynchburg News and Advance,

    State Medical Teams Return From Gulf Coast Oct 26, 2005
    ...“It’s been quite an experience for all of us,� said Drexdal Pratt, chief of the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services, which coordinated the relief ...
    - Southern Pines Pilot,

    Winners in GLHS' ambulance runs Nov 16, 2005
    4, GLHS paramedics and emergency medical services personnel will work out of the Wea Fire Station -- close to subdivisions popping up in southern Lafayette ...
    - The Courier-Journal,

    Premier pitches insurance plan Nov 21, 2005
    Premier Ralph Klein waded into the health-care debate to promote a move that could see Albertans buying insurance to pay for non-emergency medical services. ...
    - Ottawa Sun,

    Save That Date Nov 22, 2005
    EMT Open House 9 am–noon, Tisbury Police and Ambulance, Stop & Shop parking lot, Vineyard Haven. Learn about Emergency Medical Services training. ...
    - Martha's Vineyard Times,

    Mayors, fire district seek middle ground Nov 22, 2005
    An oversight review committee organized in March 2005 is currently analyzing the PSF&RD’s policy of providing emergency medical services to the towns of ...
    - Tampa Bay Newspapers,

    Police seize $30K worth of marijuana Nov 22, 2005
    The Sayre Borough Police Department, Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services and the Bradford County Coroner's Office assisted at the scene, Bentley said. ...
    - Sayre Evening Times,

    Local week in review Nov 20, 2005
    Area emergency medical services will receive a total of $374,831 from the Virginia Department of Health. The state Health Department ...
    - The Free Lance-Star,

    7 candidates seek fire chief's post in Dallas Nov 21, 2005
    Reid, president of the Stephen M. Reid emergency services consulting firm and former District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department deputy ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription),

    Wapello EMT team earns state award Nov 18, 2005
    The Wapello Community Ambulance Service was honored with the "Volunteer Service of the Year" award at the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association annual ...
    - Burlington Hawk Eye,

    Aga Khan gives $50m in aid to Pak quake victims Nov 21, 2005
    The Aga Khan University, the Aga Khan University Hospital, and the Aga Khan Health Service, have provided emergency medical services, including specialised ...
    - The Financial Express,

    Plum budget plan includes increased spending for EMS, roads Nov 17, 2005
    ...said, council will be able to complete some long overdue capital improvements and help fund an extra shift on busy nights in the Emergency Medical Services unit ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    PRATT AREA BRIEFS: Autopsy ordered Nov 21, 2005
    The Sheriff's Department and Pratt County Emergency Medical Services were dispatched at 7:26 am Saturday to 7 and a quarter miles west and 7 miles north of ...
    - Pratt Tribune,

    Curtis Ambulance buys Medix Ambulance Nov 21, 2005
    Edgerton. With the acquisition, Curtis says it becomes the second-largest provider of emergency medical services in the state. It ...
    - Milwaukee Business Journal,

    Ross/West View EMS plans facilities upgrade Nov 17, 2005
    After 20 years, the Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority has outgrown its headquarters on Perry Highway in Ross and is gearing up for a change. ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    Hospitals at seismic risk 03 Oct 2005
    PRACTICE: Dr. Samuel Stratton, director of emergency medical services at UCI Medical Center, participates in a statewide botulism disaster drill at the ...
    - OCRegister (subscription)

    100 EMS workers on the breadline 03 Oct 2005
    More than 100 former workers with the Emergency Medical Services would not be employed by the Global Medical Response of Trinidad and Tobago, a private company ...
    - Trinidad & Tobago Express

    Just what the doctor ordered 03 Oct 2005
    St. Elizabeth Community Hospital already has plans to build a new critical care building and expand its emergency medical services. ...
    - Record-Searchlight (subscription)

    The Winchester Star 03 Oct 2005
    Firefighters and emergency medical services crews descended on chaos when they arrived at the scene. The “victims� were frantic. ...
    - Winchester Star

    NEWS IN BRIEF : Pulaski County Notebook 03 Oct 2005
    The Quorum Court approved an interlocal agreement with Little Rock that allows Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) to continue to serve residents in ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription)

    Troubling questions about the use of force 03 Oct 2005
    On Thursday, Futrell began that process by directing a team of medical professionals led by the city's Emergency Medical Services director to review Clark's ...
    - Austin American-Statesman (subscription)

    How the state distributes homeland security funds 03 Oct 2005
    These funds have been distributed according to a comprehensive plan to provide our police officers, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel with ...
    - Asbury Park Press

    Traffic violations hit wallet, driving record 03 Oct 2005
    State Police, the following fees are added to a ticket: $28.50 for administrative costs, $10 for a fund that benefits emergency medical services, between $30 ...
    - Beaver County Times

    MAKING YOUR WISHES KNOWN 03 Oct 2005
    An "emergency medical services do-not-resuscitate" order | This is available only to terminally ill patients and has to be signed by the patient and their ...
    - Myrtle Beach Sun News

    Posting for new fire and EMS director ignites controversy 03 Oct 2005
    PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George County is currently searching for a new director of fire and emergency medical services, but fire and EMS personnel say they've ...
    - Petersburg Progress Index

    'It is not worth it' 03 Oct 2005
    Fraternities also can let Student Emergency Medical Services know about their party plans, so trained medical students can staff their gatherings and watch for ...
    - dirt

    Steuben's new 911 working out kinks 03 Oct 2005
    ...hour. "Most of our requests are for law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services," said Timothy Wixom, E911 director. "We ...
    - Elmira Star-Gazette

    Boat flips, 20 die 03 Oct 2005
    The 40-foot glass-enclosed cruise boat, with a capacity of 50, capsized at around 2:55 pm Law enforcement, emergency medical services and fire squads reported ...
    - The Saratogian

    Four die in Red Cross helicopter crash 03 Oct 2005
    The BO105 was stationed at Oudtshoorn in June to provide helicopter emergency medical services to critically ill or injured patients in the Karoo region. ...
    - Independent Online

    Tragic day on streets 03 Oct 2005
    Randy Gowler. The woman was taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital with potentially life-threatening chest injuries, said Emergency Medical Services Supt. ...
    - Edmonton Sun

    Decon Team lends a hand far from home 03 Oct 2005
    ...upon arrival. He said the atmosphere at Louisiana's Emergency Medical Services command point in Baton Rouge as "chaotic.". "It took ...
    - Kent County Daily Times

    Garland parade salutes veterans 03 Oct 2005
    Dam Fire Department, Harrells Volunteer Fire Department, Ammon Volunteer Fire Department, Garland EMS, Sampson County Emergency Medical Services, Garland Rescue ...
    - Clinton Sampson Independent

    Eastside crash kills Corvallis man 03 Oct 2005
    ..."He was lucky to be alive.". As the fire crew worked to free Vetter, members of Bitterroot Valley Emergency Medical Services worked to sustain and treat him. ...
    - Hamilton Ravalli Republic

    Heliportugal has chosen the Turbomeca SBH® Mission contract 03 Oct 2005
    ...engines today. These engines are used for various purposes, such as Emergency Medical Services (EMS), fire fighting or transport. The ...
    - Rotorhub (press release)

    Students learn to save lives Oct 1, 2005
    The ultimate goal of the University Emergency Medical Services Association, or UEMSA, is to provide emergency medical service 24 hours a day, seven days a week ...
    - St. Petersburg Times

    Firefighters set to answer emergency medical calls Oct 1, 2005
    Parkway near Alabama A&M University and at Station 11 on Martin Road near Huntsville International Airport started providing basic emergency medical services. ...
    - Huntsville Times

    Football fans' safety a top priority Oct 1, 2005
    ...the way to your seat, if you suddenly have heart problems or if you had too many drinks in the parking lot, the manager of Emergency Medical Services and his ...
    - Centre Daily Times

    Police invite public to discuss Taser policy Oct 1, 2005
    Laurie Romig, medical director of Pinellas Emergency Medical Services, told Harmon that she did not belived paramedics should be called every time a Taser is ...
    - St. Petersburg Times

    City, county will seek reimbursement for evacuee costs Oct 1, 2005
    Boeker said that Washington County's expenses just for overtime for its road and bridge department, Emergency Medical Services and sheriff's office personnel ...
    - Brenham Banner Press

    Big Flats fights back Oct 2, 2005
    ...trained. It's a contracted service.". "When we get an (emergency medical services) call, our driver leaves immediately," he said. "When ...
    - Elmira Star-Gazette

    Fork Ridge VFD Story of Dedication Sep 30, 2005
    Just seven years ago, the department was bankrupt, had unreliable equipment and was not providing emergency medical services. Like ...
    - Wheeling News Register

    Ambulance workers stage sickout Sep 29, 2005
    This action has come about with one day left before the Emergency Medical Services is transferred to the Global Medical Response of Trinidad and Tobago (GMRTT ...
    - Trinidad & Tobago Express

    Ambulance service survives Sep 29, 2005
    Ballard also reported on a meeting held in Boonville with representatives from the Mendocino County Emergency Medical Services regarding affiliation with Coast ...
    - Fort Bragg Advocate-News

    Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation Announces Trauma Center ... Sep 30, 2005
    The Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) is a non-profit corporation recognized by the Emergency Medical Services Act (Act 1985-45) as amended. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Not yet ready for big one Sep 27, 2005
    Officials with the state Emergency Medical Services Authority and the Department of Health Services, the two lead state agencies responding to a health-care ...
    - Press-Enterprise (subscription)

    Emergency Doctors and Nurses Urge Congress: Save America's ... Sep 27, 2005
    Thousands of Doctors, Nurses and Patients Rally for 'Access To Emergency Medical Services Act' New Report Shows Troubled Times in Nation's Emergency Rooms ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Tax rate remains the same Oct 2, 2005
    All property owners will see water service fees rise by 2 percent, but fees for emergency medical services will remain at $64.33 for single family homes and ...
    - Sun-Sentinel.com

    Taipei disaster medical team established Sep 26, 2005
    Chang said that emergency medical services have become one of the most important areas in the development of modern medical services. ...
    - People's Daily Online

    Legislators learn harsh realities of ambulance service Sep 29, 2005
    The problem, as explained by Mark Bates, captain of the Ambler EMS, is that bills for emergency medical services are sent to insurance companies but payment ...
    - Ft. Washington Montgomery Newspapers

    Medical plan interests emergency personnel Sep 21, 2005
    Joan Fortney received a copy of Maryland's Emergency Medical Services plan Monday and had not had a chance to read the 61-page draft by Tuesday. ...
    - Hagerstown Morning Herald

    Hart County budget approved Sep 30, 2005
    With a 1.57 percent increase from last year, the $8.2 million general fund budget includes six new Emergency Medical Services positions, as well as a new ...
    - Anderson Independent Mail (subscription)

    Rescuers recall NO trip Oct 1, 2005
    ..."Companies and names went by the wayside," said Shawn Fariello, 36, operations manager for Suburban Emergency Medical Services in Palmer Township. ...
    - The Express Times

    EMS veterans get first-hand look at Katrina's devastation Oct 1, 2005
    Hess, administrator, and Margarcelli, operations manager, of Mon Valley Emergency Medical Services, went to the small town destroyed by Hurricane Katrina to ...
    - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    New-school funding debated; Del. developers question fairness of ... Oct 1, 2005
    Other fees, ranging from $7 to $328, go toward parks and special facilities, libraries, county facilities, emergency medical services, fire and rescue, and law ...
    - Newszap Delaware

    Area paramedics help provide emergency services to survivors Sep 17, 2005
    ...of a contingent of eight North Memorial Medical Center paramedics who traveled in four ambulances to Louisiana to provide emergency medical services to the ...
    - Brainerd Daily Dispatch

    Sources on Avian Influenza Sep 27, 2005
    Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness Program for the state of California and currently, as medical adviser to the state Emergency Medical Services Authority, he ...
    - UC Davis (press release)

    Board OKs temporary EMS subsidy increase Oct 1, 2005
    Beaty, who is also president of the county corporation, said using the company costs the county less than would providing emergency medical services on its own ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription)

    Bank announces leadership change Oct 1, 2005
    Nicole Moore has joined American Medical Response of Santa Barbara County, the nation's largest provider of private ambulance and emergency medical services. ...
    - Ventura County Star (subscription)

    Berne council backs building police station Sep 30, 2005
    Minch expressed support for moving ahead to build a structure for the police station and hopefully house Adams County Emergency Medical Services vehicles and ...
    - Decatur Daily Democrat

    Overflow worries medical centers Sep 26, 2005
    Dr. David Persse, head of emergency medical services in Houston, said hospitals throughout the region were "filled to the gills" Sunday and urged residents to ...
    - Houston Chronicle

    Review warned of major medical gaps well before hurricanes hit Sep 26, 2005
    There is "significant concern" that the government lacks a single coordination point for emergency medical services in communities. ...
    - North County Times

    8 Injured In Overnight Fire Sep 30, 2005
    An Emergency Medical Services Plan 1 and a still-and-box alarm were called for the blaze at the building at 3252 W. Diversey Ave. ...
    - NBC5.com

    Gas prices affect local emergency services Sep 28, 2005
    ...as well. Anniston Emergency Medical Services is passing on higher rates to insurance holders to offset the price of gas. "Right ...
    - Chanticleer (subscription)

    Columbus council OKs services for 6.7-acre annexation Sep 29, 2005
    The city has agreed to provide police, fire and emergency medical services to the annexed property, as well as residential refuse collection, right-of-way ...
    - Columbus This Week Newspapers

    Galva's EMT Service Suspended Sep 29, 2005
    Emergency Medical Services in Galva, IL have been put on hold. Under Illinois law, 18 volunteer EMT's are required to keep the ambulance service running there. ...
    - WHBF

    CBDG programs, ambulance policies among items Warren will consider Oct 1, 2005
    ...after an ambulance intercept policy was approved over the objections of Sheriff Johnny Williams, Askew, who also oversees emergency medical services, is asking ...
    - Henderson Daily Dispatch

    TownSouth / Route 51 briefs Sep 29, 2005
    Council said a committee comprising council President Bob Karcher, Public Works Supervisor Denny Kunkel and Baldwin Emergency Medical Services Assistant Chief ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    Henry County half-cent sales tax hike begins Oct 1, 2005
    Commissioners are mulling 25 percent cuts to the funds they provide to the county sheriff, emergency medical services, Ohio State University Extension, Soil ...
    - Toledo Blade

    OTS sends grants to Aanestad's district Oct 1, 2005
    ...areas earmarked for grant funding: Alcohol and Other Drugs, Occupant Protection, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety, Emergency Medical Services, Traffic Records ...
    - Red Bluff Daily News

    Lockhart will run for mayor despite illness Sep 30, 2005
    In 1977, he worked as one of seven of Brentwood Emergency Medical Services' first emergency medical technicians, helping to found the company under then mayor ...
    - Gateway Newspapers

    Fritch seeking director for emergency services Sep 23, 2005
    ...job.". Hoskins said he was hired Aug. 10 "to clean up Fritch Emergency Medical Services. Patient care is being compromised.". Hoskins ...
    - Amarillo.com (subscription)

    Opportunity in America Starts with Health Care Sep 29, 2005
    ...undocumented immigrants, many of whom are of Latin American descent, are ineligible for Medicaid, with the exception of emergency medical services that are ...
    - Center For American Progress

    Ajit Pawar promises 300 more ambulances Sep 25, 2005
    He was speaking at the convocation of the students of Diploma in Emergency Medical Services, at Ruby Hall Clinic, on Saturday. The ...
    - Pune Newsline

    Emergency Doctors and Nurses Urge Congress: Save America's ... Sep 27, 2005
    The emergency medicine professionals lauded the Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2005 (HR 3875), introduced last week by Rep. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    AP Exclusive: Review warned of medical gaps before hurricanes Sep 26, 2005
    ..._There is "significant concern" that the government lacks a single coordination point for local emergency medical services in communities. ...
    - KATC

    Emergency responders boosted by grants Oct 1, 2005
    The grants help local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations purchase or receive training, first responder health and safety programs ...
    - Asbury Park Press

    Bossier briefs: Chamber honors local patriots at dinner Oct 1, 2005
    Freddie the Fire Truck, displays of vehicles and equipment, and blood pressure screenings and health information from the Emergency Medical Services Division. ...
    - Shreveport Times

    Arcadia Fire And Rescue Sep 28, 2005
    Collaboration and partnership have always been a set of "buzz" words for those in Emergency Medical Services for Children. The prevalence ...
    - Ord Quiz

    Local rescuers remain ‘busy' at Rita sites Sep 29, 2005
    Brian Bishop, executive director of Kentucky emergency medical services, said temperatures where he was stationed in Texas were in the upper 90s, but the heat ...
    - Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era

    University honors distinguished alumni Sep 26, 2005
    Jackson-Madison County Hospital, Madison County assistant medical examiner and medical director for Medical Center Emergency Medical Services, Hardeman County ...
    - Pacer

    Black Lake residents closer to aid with district's changes Sep 29, 2005
    ...older, she said. "That's a consideration, and (emergency medical services) would be kind of nice to have," Breckenridge said. The new ...
    - The Olympian

    5 candidates vying for 2 City Council spots Sep 30, 2005
    Pareti said he wants to ensure that Ankeny's police and fire departments and emergency medical services have enough money and are able to expand with the ...
    - DesMoinesRegister.com

    Traffic slows emergency services Sep 22, 2005
    29, a Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services paramedic's truck arrived at the scene of a medical emergency on average in approximately seven minutes. ...
    - 2theadvocate.com

    Communities to create ambulance services Sep 19, 2005
    That plan includes the creation of emergency medical services departments in three of the larger county cities while the county will provide service to the ...
    - Daily News - Galveston County

    Ambulance deal made Sep 28, 2005
    ...between Northampton and Westhampton that is in the process of being signed, Westhampton will pay Northampton's emergency medical services account $5,000 ...
    - The Republican

    Development begins on standards for emergency resource tracking Sep 30, 2005
    Members of the working group include experts from government agencies representing emergency management, emergency medical services, fire, hospitals, public ...
    - Washington Technology

    Council delays crime district decisions Sep 29, 2005
    ...voted to enter a one-year agreement with the cities of Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Helotes and Windcrest to provide Emergency Medical Services to the ...
    - San Antonio Express (subscription)

    Long-time SVEC member earns spot in Va. Lifesaving Hall of Fame Oct 1, 2005
    Chuck Robb to serve on the Governor's Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board. He also served on the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Financial Review Committee. ...
    - Petersburg Progress Index

    Delta: Assistant fire chief may lose EMT status Sep 29, 2005
    The Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical Services this month revoked Morr's certificate to practice as an emergency medical technician in Ohio because of his ...
    - Toledo Blade

    Health Services puts on annual health fair at Union Sep 21, 2005
    The Emergency Medical Services is recruiting new volunteers to help with the service. "We also have the EMS student ambulance, the ...
    - The Good Five-Cent Cigar (subscription)

    Dr. Miller named 'EMS director of year' Sep 21, 2005
    Dr. Miller began as the volunteer medical director of Henry County Health Center Emergency Medical Services over 20 years ago. Under ...
    - Mt. Pleasant News

    Emergency physician wins national honor Sep 27, 2005
    ...emergency medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, received an award Monday for outstanding contributions in emergency medical services from the ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription)

    Never too late for emergency plan Oct 1, 2005
    ...ambulance, etc.). Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local emergency medical services number for emergency help. Make ...
    - South Bend Tribune

    Police Report Sep 26, 2005
    W. Mitchell St. Emergency Medical Services responded, and the person was transported to Arlington Memorial Hospital. Two people ...
    - The Shorthorn

    Hospital raises rates; Plans new EMS building Sep 27, 2005
    The new numbers include funding for a new Emergency Medical Services building at a cost of $750,000, including furnishings and equipment. ...
    - Anderson Independent Mail (subscription)

    Election 2005: GOP's Weinroth faces 5-1 Democratic majority in ... Oct 1, 2005
    He said he'd consider shifting the city's Emergency Medical Services to a consortium of local hospitals, but would involve the paramedics union in any talks. ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

    Southland Enhances Emergency Preparedness, According to Hospital ... Sep 27, 2005
    The new ReddiNet is a much improved tool that will assist all of us in managing a complex emergency medical services delivery system," said Virginia Hastings ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Harassment suit faces Barre Town, ambulance Sep 30, 2005
    Veronica Collins-Lowe, a Washington woman who once worked as a part-time EMT for Barre Town Emergency Medical Services, claimed in a lawsuit filed last week in ...
    - Barre Montpelier Times Argus

    EMSA will seek increase in fees Sep 20, 2005
    OCALA - Emergency Medical Services Alliance will ask the Marion County Commissioners today to approve increases in ambulance fees and a new charge for services ...
    - Ocala.com

    Chattanooga Fire Department Receives Grant Funding Sep 29, 2005
    ...help local fire departments purchase new firefighting equipment, fund firefighter health and safety programs, enhance emergency medical services programs and ...
    - The Chattanoogan

    1 critically injured, 5 others hurt in Glassboro collision Sep 30, 2005
    ...bumper. The Pitman Fire Department, Glassboro police and both towns' Emergency Medical Services squads responded to the scene. "I ...
    - The Gloucester County Times

    Ankeny Fire's training chief returns to the force Sep 29, 2005
    Frank Prowant, deputy chief of emergency medical services for the Ankeny department, said he is pleased to have a full-time training officer on board. ...
    - DesMoinesRegister.com

    Pima gets portion of $1.5M for migrant costs Sep 29, 2005
    The Three Points, Avra Valley, and Tucson fire departments will each receive between $9,000 and $20,250 for emergency medical services and transportation, and ...
    - Tucson Citizen

    Fire officials' authority tested Sep 29, 2005
    Huss, Assistant Chief Francis Deleonibus and city Emergency Medical Services Chief Robert McCaughan testified that firefighters come into contact with drugs at ...
    - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    Fire Department awarded grant Sep 30, 2005
    ...ambulance services with the purchase of firefighting equipment, funds firefighter health and safety programs, enhances emergency medical services programs, and ...
    - Freeport Journal Standard

    AAP updates guidelines on transport of pediatric patients Sep 30, 2005
    The authors' backgrounds include administration, critical care and emergency medicine, emergency medical services (EMS), law, neonatology, nursing, pediatrics ...
    - AAP News (subscription)

    Speed queries on ambulance contract Sep 29, 2005
    Ian Gow of the Placer Hills Fire Protection District is the committee's recommendation that he said Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services hasn't ...
    - Auburn Journal

    Local health official organizing relief crew that would assist ... Sep 23, 2005
    Lillpopp, the regional coordinator for Eastern Connecticut Emergency Medical Services Council, is organizing an emergency crew of four ambulances and 24 ...
    - Norwich Bulletin

    Southbury Ambulance Report Sep 28, 2005
    ...communities. Anyone interested in volunteering for the Emergency Medical Services are asked to call 262-8082 and leave a message. ...
    - Voices

    Rhea County Considers Additional Ambulance Service, Cheaper Care ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...provider in that area. Rhea Emergency Medical Services had been the sole provider of ambulance service in Rhea County. PRO MED is ...
    - The Chattanoogan

    Vanguard to Host Emergency Response Exercise Sep 27, 2005
    ...including members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the Charlotte Fire Department, the Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency, Childress ...
    - Business Wire (press release)




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