http://www.emsworld.com EMSWorld.com http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949558/uk-zookeeper-dies-from-tiger-attack-injuries Zoo officials say they don't know why the woman broke protocol and entered the enclosure. Sat, 25 May 2013 12:27:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949558/uk-zookeeper-dies-from-tiger-attack-injuries http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949559/thousands-finish-final-mile-of-boston-marathon On Saturday morning, about 3,000 runners and bombing victims gathered in light rain to run the final mile of the world's oldest annual marathon, which was disrupted by explosions April 15. Sat, 25 May 2013 12:27:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949559/thousands-finish-final-mile-of-boston-marathon http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949557/rail-where-conn-trains-collided-had-recent-repairs Investigators have removed sections of the rail for further laboratory analysis on whether it factored in the accident. Sat, 25 May 2013 12:25:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949557/rail-where-conn-trains-collided-had-recent-repairs http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10949398/american-academy-of-pediatrics-and-naemt-collaborate-to-improve-pediatric-emergency-care NAEMT will appoint a member to serve as a liaison on several AAP work groups, including the AAP Section on EMS Subcommittee Sat, 25 May 2013 04:48:28 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10949398/american-academy-of-pediatrics-and-naemt-collaborate-to-improve-pediatric-emergency-care http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949394/heart-safe-communities-honored-at-fire-rescue-med Tulsa Fire Department and East Pierce Fire and Rescue take top honors Fri, 24 May 2013 22:58:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949394/heart-safe-communities-honored-at-fire-rescue-med http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949391/virginia-boy-dials-911-saves-dads-life The 7-year-old called 911 after finding his diabetic father unconscious. Fri, 24 May 2013 22:40:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949391/virginia-boy-dials-911-saves-dads-life http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949390/pa-towns-911-ordinance-ruled-unconstitutional The ordinance required residents to dial only 911 - not a competitor - or face fines of $250 to $1,000. Fri, 24 May 2013 22:40:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949390/pa-towns-911-ordinance-ruled-unconstitutional http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949392/intrepid-north-dakota-ems-agency-to-get-own-station The Killdeer ambulance crew will finally have its own home after decades of using space at the fire hall. Fri, 24 May 2013 22:40:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949392/intrepid-north-dakota-ems-agency-to-get-own-station http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949393/longtime-ill-emt-feels-young-at-heart Being honored for her years of service as well as being the oldest EMT in the state of Illinois, Josephine Burkey says she doesn't plan on slowing down any time soon. Fri, 24 May 2013 20:54:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949393/longtime-ill-emt-feels-young-at-heart http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949395/utah-responders-investigated-in-drug-scheme The possible drug charges were triggered by a review of what happened to medications missing from the Unified Fire Authority. Fri, 24 May 2013 20:05:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949395/utah-responders-investigated-in-drug-scheme http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949388/amr-teaches-more-than-51000-people-how-to-save-lives-with-compression-only-cpr One-Day AMR World CPR challenge held in 40 states and two foreign countries Fri, 24 May 2013 17:34:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949388/amr-teaches-more-than-51000-people-how-to-save-lives-with-compression-only-cpr http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10949385/acadian-medics-reunite-with-miracle-baby May 24, 2013 - - This week is National EMS Week, which recognizes and honors emergency professionals and their efforts to provide the best emergency care and to improve health communications in communities. The mission of this week is also to educate the... Fri, 24 May 2013 16:48:30 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10949385/acadian-medics-reunite-with-miracle-baby http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949368/acadian-ambulance-honors-paramedic-of-the-year-at-annual-luncheon Former Vice President Dick Cheney served as the keynote speaker for the luncheon Fri, 24 May 2013 15:44:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949368/acadian-ambulance-honors-paramedic-of-the-year-at-annual-luncheon http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949361/pa-health-officials-participate-in-annual-ems-memorial-bike-ride-in-honor-of-national-ems-week The bike ride honors EMS personnel who have died in the line of duty. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:31:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949361/pa-health-officials-participate-in-annual-ems-memorial-bike-ride-in-honor-of-national-ems-week http://www.emsworld.com/video/10949132/one-killed-in-md-parking-deck-collapse One person is dead following the collapse of a portion of a parking deck at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:28:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10949132/one-killed-in-md-parking-deck-collapse http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949120/18-injured-in-shuttle-bus-crash-near-atlanta-airport At least two people were reported to be in serious condition after a hotel shuttle bus was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer Friday morning. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949120/18-injured-in-shuttle-bus-crash-near-atlanta-airport http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949096/md-parking-deck-collapse-kills-one-injures-one The parking deck was under construction during the collapse and was not open to the public. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:19:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949096/md-parking-deck-collapse-kills-one-injures-one http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10949057/z-medica-launches-new-line-of-hemostatic-agents-for-ems New and improved line of products specifically for use in EMS are designed to meet unique EMS hemostasis needs with improved efficiency and inventory management Fri, 24 May 2013 10:51:11 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10949057/z-medica-launches-new-line-of-hemostatic-agents-for-ems http://www.emsworld.com/product/10949023/z-medica-corporation-quikclot-ems-products These QuikClot products are infused with kaolin, which initiates the bodys natural coagulation cascade, rapidly accelerating clotting without an exothermic reaction Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:08 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/product/10949023/z-medica-corporation-quikclot-ems-products http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949028/milwaukee-worker-rescued-from-cement-mixer Milwaukee responders called for the Heavy Urban Rescue Team and spent 30 to 45 minutes freeing the worker. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949028/milwaukee-worker-rescued-from-cement-mixer http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949013/i-5-bridge-collapse-survivor-you-hold-on Dan Sligh, his wife and another man in a different vehicle were dumped into the chilly waters of the Skagit River when the span collapsed Thursday evening. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:27:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949013/i-5-bridge-collapse-survivor-you-hold-on http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949006/authorities-seek-answers-in-fatal-minn-landslide One of the organizations examining the landslide site that killed two children on a school trip Wednesday said it's still unclear why the collapse happened. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:21:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949006/authorities-seek-answers-in-fatal-minn-landslide http://www.emsworld.com/news/10948987/wash-i-5-bridge-collapse-caused-by-oversize-load Officials blame the collapse on a tractor-trailer carrying an oversize load that hit an upper part of the span. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:19:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10948987/wash-i-5-bridge-collapse-caused-by-oversize-load http://www.emsworld.com/video/10940898/ce-video-implementation-of-dispatch-assisted-cpr Ben Bobrow, MD, FACEP, discusses the importance of prearrival CPR instructions. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:46:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10940898/ce-video-implementation-of-dispatch-assisted-cpr http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949009/some-unions-voice-concern-over-health-care-overhaul The problem lies in the unique multiemployer health plans that cover unionized workers in certain industries. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:23:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949009/some-unions-voice-concern-over-health-care-overhaul http://www.emsworld.com/news/10948758/bridge-collapses-pitches-cars-into-wash-river Authorities said it appeared nobody was killed, but three people were injured in the Interstate 5 bridge failure that cut off the main route between Seattle and Canada. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:19:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10948758/bridge-collapses-pitches-cars-into-wash-river http://www.emsworld.com/video/10948812/ems-providers-honored-during-ems-week Local communities everywhere are saying "thank-you" to EMS providers during EMS Week. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:47:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10948812/ems-providers-honored-during-ems-week http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949389/department-awarded-federal-funding-for-electronic-firefighter-tracking-and-safety The grant will further initiatives to enhance firefighter tracking and safety during significant incidents and other emergencies Fri, 24 May 2013 00:11:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949389/department-awarded-federal-funding-for-electronic-firefighter-tracking-and-safety http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10948707/calif-agency-donates-400000-to-naemt-during-ems-week Anaheim-based Lynch Ambulance wanted to recognize the work of NAEMT as the voice of the front lines of EMS Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10948707/calif-agency-donates-400000-to-naemt-during-ems-week http://www.emsworld.com/news/10948636/okla-nurses-braced-tornado-with-mother-in-labor Shayla Taylor's nurses determined she was too far along to move to refuge with the rest of those at Moore Medical Center, and sheltered with her in an operating room. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:39:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10948636/okla-nurses-braced-tornado-with-mother-in-labor