http://www.emsworld.com EMSWorld.com http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945530/patient-rescued-from-disabled-nm-ambulance-plans-action After several hours, the woman asked that a city paramedic crew come and take her from the back of the Rocky Mountain ambulance. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:40:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945530/patient-rescued-from-disabled-nm-ambulance-plans-action http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945517/tornadoes-kill-1-level-homes-in-oklahoma Twisters, hail and high winds also struck Iowa and Kansas as part of a massive, northeastward-moving storm system that stretched from Texas to Minnesota. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:26:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945517/tornadoes-kill-1-level-homes-in-oklahoma http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945515/phoenix-fatally-firefighter-crushed-between-engine-and-ambulance Bradley Harper, 23, got caught between the vehicles as they tried to pass each other on a narrow road. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:21:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945515/phoenix-fatally-firefighter-crushed-between-engine-and-ambulance http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945513/photo-of-the-day-ems-week-kicks-off It's Day 1 of EMS Week. At the Richmond Ambulance Authority , it's not just about acknowledging the crews on the front line, they also thank the staff that make it all happen, who put the power behind the punch: Fleet Staff...EMS...Excellence in... Sun, 19 May 2013 20:49:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945513/photo-of-the-day-ems-week-kicks-off http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10945425/participants-sought-in-first-responder-weight-management-survey First responders age 18 and older who have used the Internet or a phone/tablet app for weight management or to find weight loss information can take part in this study on weight loss. Sun, 19 May 2013 10:04:17 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10945425/participants-sought-in-first-responder-weight-management-survey http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945422/cms-announces-1-billion-health-care-innovation-awards-round-two The second round of the awards will support public and private organizations in four defined areas that have a high likelihood of driving healthcare system transformation and delivering better outcomes Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945422/cms-announces-1-billion-health-care-innovation-awards-round-two http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945459/president-obama-issues-ems-week-2013-proclamation Presidential ProclamationEmergency Medical Services Week, 2013 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945459/president-obama-issues-ems-week-2013-proclamation http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945395/broken-rail-eyed-in-conn-train-crash-probe Seventy-two people were sent to the hospital Friday evening after a Metro-North train heading east from New York City derailed and was hit by a train heading west from New Haven. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:34:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945395/broken-rail-eyed-in-conn-train-crash-probe http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945394/boston-fire-commissioner-blasts-dinosaur-deputies The retort followed the deputies' announcement that they had no confidence in their chief for not taking command during the chaos after the marathon bombings. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:08:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945394/boston-fire-commissioner-blasts-dinosaur-deputies http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945393/burglars-strike-wisconsin-fire-department The thieves took fire gear, saws, medical supplies, air tanks, a gas detector and more from the Dairyland VFD. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:06:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945393/burglars-strike-wisconsin-fire-department http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945387/up-to-60-injured-after-car-drives-into-va-parade About 50 to 60 people suffered injuries ranging from critical to superficial, but no fatalities were reported. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:05:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945387/up-to-60-injured-after-car-drives-into-va-parade http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945381/authorities-hofstra-student-was-killed-by-police Andrea Rebello, who was being held in a headlock at gunpoint by an intruder, was shot once in the head Friday morning when an officer opened fire. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:44:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945381/authorities-hofstra-student-was-killed-by-police http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945368/colo-paramedic-threatened-to-go-sniper-on-supervisors Matthew Mann was arrested after his alleged threats led to a partial lockdown at Denver Health Medical Center. Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945368/colo-paramedic-threatened-to-go-sniper-on-supervisors http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945366/train-derailing-most-likely-accident The first responders suspect the derailment might have been caused by mechanical failure. Gov. Dan Malloy says the crash is being investigated. Sat, 18 May 2013 18:05:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945366/train-derailing-most-likely-accident http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945365/ny-paramedic-critical-after-ambulance-pickup-collision In addition, an EMT was said to be stable after a head injury, and the two people in the pickup suffered minor injuries. Sat, 18 May 2013 18:01:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945365/ny-paramedic-critical-after-ambulance-pickup-collision http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945196/texas-man-in-icu-after-being-stung-220-times Even though they were about 200 feet away, the EMS crew was also pursued by the swarming bees. Fri, 17 May 2013 22:44:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945196/texas-man-in-icu-after-being-stung-220-times http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945195/maine-teen-riding-atop-car-pinned-after-rollover Firefighters lifted the rear of the car and held it up, allowing Med-Care Ambulance crewmen to retrieve the boy. Fri, 17 May 2013 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945195/maine-teen-riding-atop-car-pinned-after-rollover http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945194/nc-toddler-seriously-injured-in-pit-bull-attack The 3-year-old had four hours of surgery following injuries to his face, neck and legs. Fri, 17 May 2013 22:40:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945194/nc-toddler-seriously-injured-in-pit-bull-attack http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945193/pa-woman-allegedly-overdoses-with-kids-in-car The children were surprisingly calm, police said. "The 4-year-old did ask, 'Is my mother breathing yet?'" Fri, 17 May 2013 22:38:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945193/pa-woman-allegedly-overdoses-with-kids-in-car http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945192/fort-worth-man-dies-after-being-shocked-by-taser His mother said at least five people shouted at police that the man was not resisting arrest, he was struggling to breathe. Fri, 17 May 2013 22:36:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945192/fort-worth-man-dies-after-being-shocked-by-taser http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945190/diagnosing-heart-attacks-theres-an-app-for-that An experimental iPhone app transmitted ECGs faster and more reliably than traditional emailed photo transmission. Fri, 17 May 2013 22:28:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945190/diagnosing-heart-attacks-theres-an-app-for-that http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945179/60-hospitalized-after-conn-commuter-trains-collide 60 people were sent to the hospital, including five critically injured and one very critically injured. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945179/60-hospitalized-after-conn-commuter-trains-collide http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945176/photo-of-the-day-pararescue-paramedic-training USAF pararescue students, universally known as PJs, pose with their Richmond Ambulance Authority mentors as they begin a two-month paramedic clinical phase as part of their PJ training. It takes about two years to become an elite pararescueman, as... Fri, 17 May 2013 18:26:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945176/photo-of-the-day-pararescue-paramedic-training http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945106/albuquerques-new-paramedics-hit-the-streets Albuquerque has 28 new paramedics ready to hit the streets with the Albuquerque Fire Department. When they do, they are likely to find themselves working in rescue units and fire engines. Currently, the fire department has two paramedics in each rescue... Fri, 17 May 2013 14:39:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945106/albuquerques-new-paramedics-hit-the-streets http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945099/new-ems-bike-medic-team-for-bethlehem-pa Some of Bethlehem's emergency responders will be rolling to the rescue on two wheels instead of four. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945099/new-ems-bike-medic-team-for-bethlehem-pa http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945097/latest-military-tech-on-display-in-tampa-fla The latest in military technology was on display in Tampa this week at the annual SOFICS conference. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:28:54 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945097/latest-military-tech-on-display-in-tampa-fla http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945095/ind-special-needs-kids-school-bus-rolls-over All 12 passengers - seven adults and five children ranging from kindergarteners to fourth-graders - were transported to Indianapolis hospitals for non life-threatening injuries. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:25:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945095/ind-special-needs-kids-school-bus-rolls-over http://www.emsworld.com/video/10931424/mobile-integrated-healthcare-practice-part-2 Dr. Eric Beck discusses mobile integrated healthcare Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10931424/mobile-integrated-healthcare-practice-part-2 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945091/acep-set-for-40th-annual-national-ems-week-may-19-25 This year's theme is "EMS: One Mission. One Team." Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10945091/acep-set-for-40th-annual-national-ems-week-may-19-25 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945088/texas-responders-search-for-tornado-survivors Search and rescue efforts continue for seven still missing in wake of Texas tornadoes. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:58:56 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10945088/texas-responders-search-for-tornado-survivors