Jake Fratelli walked into his interview with Walsh Brothers EMS confident he would get the job. But only half way through the time allotted he was asked to leave. The reason his interview was cut short, the young man kept saying Ambulance Driver.
Read More »New Bariatric Transport unit being field-tested.
After their third Paramedic in as many months has been placed on disability related to lifting injuries, one city is testing a new Ambulance. Injuries from dealing with bariatric patients are reaching epidemic levels across the US. So in response various transport vehicles have been developed to haul the morbidly obese
Read More »City disbands EMS because people can drive to the hospital faster anyhow
The City of Annexia has disbanded their EMS service. This measure is a way to save on budget shortfalls and also to provide a better public service to the city.
Read More »The Gathering of the Pigeons Meets in Branson, Missouri
In response to the annual Gathering of the Eagles, a meeting held with many prominent national EMS medical directors, a group of older, far less progressive doctors and paramedics held their own gathering
Read More »EMS director bans use of funny TeeSpring shirts when on calls
EMS director Richard Glava put out a memo banning non-sanctioned shirts immediately. The memo goes on to state the he has received multiple complaints about messages on shirts.
Read More »EMT to be renamed in effort to raise respect for career path
Emergency Medical Technicians will likely be getting renamed to a new job title. The reason for the change, EMT has become synonymous with low skill work. So starting January 1, 2015 EMTs will become Pre-hospital Care Professionals, PCP.
Read More »Paramedics Able to Refuse Service Based on Religious Views
Mere hours after passing a controversial bill allowing religious business owners to refuse service to gay patrons due to religious reasons, the first case of "turn away the gay" has been reported to the media.
Read More »Fire Department Takes New Approach Towards EMS
The Apple Bottom Fire Department is taking a bold new step to get into the ambulance business: Not involving ambulances at all. Fire Chief Scott Bigelow has said they will transport in their t 2005 Pierce fire engine
Read More »“Ambulance Driver” to become new EMS certification requirements
In the wake of years of record setting EMS deaths due to vehicle crashes congress called on the EMS community to improve their driving standards. Come January 1, 2015 only certified ambulance drivers will be allowed behind the wheel of an ambulance.
Read More »NYC EMT STUDENT IN HOT WATER FOR TRYING TO SAVE MAN’S LIFE .
A NYC Emt student is in hot water for attempting to become a hero before becoming a EMT. The student mistook a disabled person for someone needing medical aid and ultimately caused him physical harm.
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