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Posted on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
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Pa. man dies during storm when 911 calls unheeded

Posted on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
PITTSBURGH  With her boyfriend in severe abdominal pain, Sharon Edge called 911 for an ambulance in the early morning hours of Feb. 6. Heavy snow was falling  so heavy it would all but bring the city to a standstill  and Curtis Mitchell needed to go to a hospital.

Colleton County Firefighter- Medic loses job over Facebook post

Posted on Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
COLLETON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) - A Colleton County paramedic and firefighter was fired over a video he posted on Facebook.

Senator Specter Announces Nearly $130 million in Stimulus Funds to Develop Broadband Technology in PA

Posted on Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded two major grants to Pennsylvania, totaling nearly $130 million, to develop broadband technology across the state of Pennsylvania.

New NAEMT Position Statement Opposes Ems Participation In Executions

Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
In a new position statement, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) states its strong opposition to participation in capital punishment by EMTs, paramedics or other emergency medical practitioners.

NAEMT Advocates for Fair Pay And Benefits For EMS Practitioners In New Position Statement

Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Clinton, Miss.  In a new position statement, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) states its commitment to advocating for fair and equitable pay and benefits for EMS practitioners on parity with their partners in public safety and other allied health care services.

Physician Develops A Cradle Which Turns iPhone Into A Lifesaving CPR Tool?

Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Since the iPhone has been released, we've see quite a few medical apps and accessories... But not like this. Dr. Ivor Kovic, an emergency physician from Croatia, has developed a device which turns the iPhone into a physical tool.

Using Teaching Games to in the Classroom to Teach any Topic!

Posted on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
This article will discuss 10 basic tips to help you use training games as a serious teaching tool in the classroom.

Who are you talking to

Posted on Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Have you ever stopped at a traffic light and just noticed how many of the right of way drivers are on their cell phones? Incredible! Have you actually been driving on the highway in town and noticed how many of your driving neighbors are busy talking to someone not in their vehicle? Can you count this high without one of those high priced calculators in hand?

NAEMT Published Position StatementOn EMS Ambulance Safety

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST
Clinton, Miss.  The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has published a position statement to address serious factors in ambulance safety and their dangers to EMS practitioners  such as a high risk of occupational injury and death for EMS practitioners during patient transportation. In the statement, NAEMT states that it supports the development of a culture of safety in all EMS systems in our nation.

Steroids in Pre-Hospital Medicine

Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST
This article should provide the reader a breif understanding of steroidal agents used in the pre-hospital setting. Solu-Medrol and Solu-Cortef are compared.

STAT MEDEVAC Physician Receives EMS 10: Innovators In EMS 2008 Award

Posted on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST
Frank Guyette, MD, MS, MPH of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was recognized during the opening ceremonies at The JEMS Conference on Thursday, March 26th.

FOUR YOUNG PATIENTS RECEIVE FANTASY TRIP

Posted on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Four young loyal fans are getting an opportunity of a lifetime to cheer on their hometown Pittsburgh Steelers in Superbowl XLIII

EMS Village 2.0 - Plans for a new beginning

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
We've been away and neglectful. Please accept our apologies. In the coming weeks, we plan to resuscitate EMS village and bring her back to her original glory. Please read on.

DOŅA ANA COUNTY AMBULANCE PROVIDER EARNS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST
AMR, the ambulance company contracted by Doņa Ana County has become only the second nationally accredited ambulance service in the State of New Mexico

Obituary of a legacy...a hero and a friend of EMS

Posted on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST
Joe was a college professor at STCC and was well known as an Instructor for CPR and First Aid he taught many of the areas fire and police department first responders. He was also an instructor for EMT's, and was instrumental in founding the paramedic program at STCC.

Dreams, Nightmares and a phone gone silent.

Posted on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST
A loving couple escapes via submarine while a thankful mother muses over what might have been. Her champion decides to die in order to save the last living crew member from that ill fated scrambled call. The young girl who made it all happen is left to stare at a phone that will never alert anyone ever again. SHOULD EMS VILLAGE MAKE THIS SERIES AN E-BOOK? Hope you enjoyed it. Carl J. Post

End Games Public and Private!

Posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST
A bitter lady general has a visit from an unlikely angel. The most famous killer accountant ever flees to the Nutmeg State under dubious auspices.

Television. Realtiy bytes for a troubled city?

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST
The lady reporter goes back to her alma mater in order to have one last broadcast. A warrior accountant mesmerizes anyone who watches him regale the the true story of the civil war.

Survive! Somehow get through it?

Posted on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST
The accountant and his companion struggle with life during war. One tough cop schemes to save his beloved. The war goes on without their respective permissions.