This Week in EMS: 46 Injured in Boston MCI
A Boston trolley rear-ended another last Friday evening, injuring at least 46 people near Boston's Government Center station.
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Boston Trolley Crash Injures 46
A Boston trolley rear-ended another last Friday evening, injuring at least 46 people near Boston's Government Center station. It was revealed that the driver was texting his girlfriend at the time of the crash. He has since been fired, and Boston's MBTA has announced a ban against any train, trolley or bus operators carrying cell phones on duty. For the latest update and additional links visit Boston Texting Trolley Driver Fired.
Another Swine Flu Outbreak in NYC Closes 3 Schools
The swine flu flare-up has left an assistant principal in critical condition and sent hundreds of students home with flu symptoms, according to reports. Mayor Bloomberg announced that three schools would be closed for at least a week because "There are an unusually high level of flulike illnesses at those schools."
However so far, the virus still does not appear to be any more infectious or deadly than the seasonal flu. The virus continues to be tracked at http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.
Industry News:
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
The goal of the annual campaign is to raise public awareness about the full continuum of stroke by managing stroke risk factors, better understanding of stroke symptom recognition and response and improving the quality of life during stroke recovery for millions of stroke survivors in the United States. Click above to learn more and to link to free program materials.
Legislative News Exclusive:
There were lots of notable aspects to the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law in February, but here's a big one: EMS is in line to receive some of its funds.
Thanks to the efforts of the industry's champions on Capitol Hill, language in the bill specifically makes EMS systems eligible for various grants and loans the historic legislation provides.
For more legislative news see the full issue of EMS on the Hill: Vol. 3 No. 2
Featured Podcast:
Among the many sources of government grant money, more than $2.5 billion in funding is now available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Here, grant expert Domingo Herraiz provides a walk-through on how to locate and take advantage of these resources. Herraiz, formerly a Department of Justice funding and policy expert, now directs Motorola's Government and Enterprise Funding Programs.
Featured Column:
Working on a Private Ambulance Out of a Fire Station?
"This can be a valuable experience for you if you get the opportunity to do this," writes Battalion Chief Steve Prziborowski of the Santa Clara County, CA, Fire Department. "However, it can also be a not-so-valuable experience if you do not play by the rules (written or unwritten) and do things that portray yourself in a bad light - especially if you are trying to get hired by the fire department.
"In my experience, here are some of the things I have seen the ambulance personnel do that I would not suggest you doing."
Featured Job:
Communications Manager and Clinical Director Needed
"NorthStar EMS a large private ambulance provider in the greater Houston, Texas metropolitan area is seeking quality individuals to manage our communications department and our clinical department."
Click above for details and visit www.EMSResponder.com/jobs for additional listings.
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Featured Forum Thread:
To All EMS Managers/Administrators
"...What steps do you think that a 22 yo college grad could take to get himself on a path to upper-level EMS management?"
Follow the link to read more, or browse other topics at www.emsresponder.com/forums.
