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This Week in EMS: A Recap for June 14 - 20, 2008
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Yet another tragedy this week in EMS: a Sussex County, Delaware paramedic and a patient were killed early Tuesday when their ambulance swerved to avoid a deer and smashed into a tree.
Paramedic Stephanie L. Callaway, 31, was in the rear of the ambulance attending to patient Betty J. Hall, 82, when the crash occurred. Hall and EMT Brice H. Hickman, 47, were ejected. The driver, Michael E. Wissman, 34, was also injured in the crash.
See the following article for details and funeral information: Delaware Medic Killed in Ambulance Crash .
In EMS news around the nation, New York City has been left struggling recently as EMS calls spike in the summer heat while the EMS staffing shortage intensifies. Many EMTs and paramedics are leaving to become higher paid firefighters, including another 85 members slated to leave July 1.
City officials are scrambling to cover shifts by allowing EMTs to work back-to-back eight-hour shifts.
To read more visit NYC Sees EMT Shortage as Calls Rise
Industry News:
CentreLearn Recognizes National Safety Month with 50% off RapidCE.com Lesson
As emergency responders we are constantly reminded about the importance of our own personal safety yet many of us suffer injuries on the job or at home. These injuries can delay or prevent our response to the emergencies of others or force us out of the workplace.
To show our appreciation and concern for the safety of the emergency responders we serve, CentreLearn and Emergency Preparedness Systems LLC are offering 50% off the RapidCE.com lesson an "Introduction to OSHA and General Safety Training."
Call for Registration: EMS EXPO 2008!
Registration is open for EMS EXPO 2008. The conference takes place October 13-17 in Las Vegas, NV. Visit the event website for the full Conference Program and online registration. Register early for the best conference rates and to guarantee your placement in limited classes!
New Feature: Article Comments
EMSResponder.com/readersrespond
The news pages on EMSResponder.com are becoming a whole new world with the enabling of our "Submit a Comment" feature. Now, as you follow the latest national EMS news, you can also read what EMS providers think about it.
Just scroll to the bottom of any article to read or submit comments -- no registration necessary. To see all new article comments on one page visit www.EMSResponder.com/readersrespond.
New Podcast:
"Part of one of our jobs of being professional is to always know when to say the right thing and also sometimes, more often, when to keep our mouths shut," says State of Wisconsin EMS Medical Director Keith K. Wesley, MD. This "Open Airways" podcast is created by Fisdap and EMSResponder.com.
Featured Job:
Flight Paramedic -- Reno and Elko, NV
American Medflight, Inc., a long established fixed wing air ambulance company in Northern Nevada is seeking an experienced Flight Paramedic. Base salary $50,000 plus benefits, 401K and ESOP.
Click for details and visit www.EMSResponder.com/jobs for additional listings including:
- Paramedics, EMS Supervisor, EMTs -- White Rose Ambulance, York, PA
- Education Manager -- Kansas City, MO
- Regional Account Managers and Sales Representatives -- ESO Solutions
- Rescue Tech Coordinator -- Jamestown, NC
- Chief of EMS -- 45th Parallel EMS, Northern NH and VT
Featured Forum Thread:
How to fix the mess that is NJ's EMS system
Now that we have the attention of our New Jersey readers: care to weigh in on the following?
Forum member BLSboy writes, "Many of us here are working in, or have experienced... NJ's antiquated EMS system. Now, instead of whining about it, how about we come up with a few constructive ideas to fix it?"
Click above to read more, or browse the forums at www.emsresponder.com/forums.
Poll Question:
Following the recent article Houston OKs Nurses Helping With 911 Calls, we're asking our readers: Is it a good idea to redirect non-emergency 911 calls to a nurse for phone advice?
Click to participate, and view previous polls at www.EMSResponder.com/polls.
Reminders:
Your Agency Could Be the Winner of the 2008 EMS Magazine Gold Service Award!
Click above for details and to fill out the online nomination form by August 1, 2008.
Please answer a few brief questions. Results will appear in a forthcoming issue of EMS Magazine.
EMS Magazine's 23rd Annual Braun Industries/Monster Medic EMT/Paramedic of the Year Award
Nominate a colleague by July 7, 2008. It's easy! Click above for contest details.
Call for Nominations: 2007-2008 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
The Department of Justice is accepting nominations for the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
To submit case studies for possible review in EMS Magazine, e-mail Nancy.Perry@cygnusb2b.com.
Other top headlines this week on EMSResponder.com:
- Dad Accused of Pointing Gun at Tampa Paramedics
- Tasers Used on Florida Doctor after Wreck
- Love Letters Linked N.C. Paramedic with Teen
- Texas to Punish Paramedics Involved in Bungled Response
- S.C. Ambulance Carrying Heart Patient Stopped
- Texas Responder, Patient Hurt in Ambulance Crash
- Denver EMS Crew Injured in Ambulance/Lumber Truck Incident
About Heather Caspi, EMSResponder.com Editor-in-Chief
Heather Caspi has been a public safety journalist since 2000, beginning as a reporter for sister site Firehouse.com. She later became the assistant news editor for Firehouse.com and Officer.com, and led the launch of EMSResponder.com in 2005. She graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in Journalism and English Language and Literature, and earned her EMT-B at Merritt College in Oakland, California. She can be reached at Heather.Caspi@cygnusb2b.com.
