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Video: Greers Ferry EMS pleads for volunteers

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A volunteer shortage could force the only Greers Ferry ambulance to stop running, putting lives on the line.

Video: 3 Dead in Nevada Medical Helicopter Crash

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:43:39 +0000

A pilot and two crew members aboard a medical helicopter died early Saturday when their aircraft crashed near Reno, Nevada. (Nov. 15)

Video: Ensuring everyone stays safe on board any aircraft

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:33:22 +0000

Thousands of medical patients are airlifted to and from hospitals and accident scenes every year. Mercy Health Partners' Lifeflight choppers have transported a total of 90,000 patients since its inception, but it's no easy task.

Video: East Providence woman leaps from burning building

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:12 +0000

A woman who jumped from a burning multi-family home in East Providence Wednesday said she had no other choice.

Video: Monoxide Overcomes 13 at Bowling Alley

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:58:12 +0000

13 people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after they were overcome at a West Allis bowling alley.

Video: Ambulance Crash

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

An accident northbound on I-95 near downtown had traffic at a near stand still

Video: 13 Dead, 30 Injured in Ft. Hood Shooting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:31:28 +0000

Military officials were starting Friday to piece together what may have pushed an Army psychiatrist trained to help soldiers in distress to turn on his comrades in a shooting rampage that killed 13 people and wounded 30 in Texas.

Video: Austin water rescue team ready

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:00:24 +0000

Austin water rescue team ready

Video: Ambulance Stolen During Medical Call

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:38:13 +0000

Vancouver police are searching for a man who stole an ambulance and then abandoned it in a 10-minute span.

Video: 3 Injured In Ambulance Crash On Route 28

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:42:43 +0000

Two crew members and a patient are injured when an ambulance crashes on Route 28 near RIDC Park.

Video: Patient dies in ambulance crash

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:59:40 +0000

Patient dies in ambulance crash

Video: Ambulance Driver, Patient Killed In Wreck

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:32:21 +0000

(10/22/09) - An off-duty Franklin firefigher was killed in a crash on Interstate 65.

Video: Missing persons search team training

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:04:47 +0000

Missing persons search team training

Video: SUV pinned by city bus after crash

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:05:30 +0000

SUV pinned by city bus after crash

Video: First Responders Get Swine Flu Vaccine

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:12:58 +0000

First Responders in Waukesha County get the swine flu vaccine.

Video: 3 Hurt In Ambulance Collision

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:26:29 +0000

Video: Ambulance Driver Cited in Crash

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:08:48 +0000

The driver of an ambulance that flipped on its side with a patient inside Friday morning was cited for running a red light.

Video: Ambulances in critical condition

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:06:24 +0000

Clunkers for emergency response vehicles. That's a big issue for EMT's in New London. Ambulances there are in such bad shape, some are now off the road.

Video: Swine Flu Vaccines Arrive

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:02:41 +0000

Some area health departments have received Swine Flu or H1N1 vaccinations.

Video: Ambulance Services May Be Regulated By Montgomery Co.

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:16:10 +0000

(10/7/09) - A newly proposed county ordinance would require private ambulance services to be regulated by Montgomery County.

Video: Trooper Investigation

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Trooper involved in scuffle with paramedic is now accused of roughing up a bystander during a traffic stop

Video: Woman dies after being pinned under garage door

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:37:22 +0000

A woman died after being pinned by a garage door at a paramedic's station in Caldwell, Idaho. KTVB's Scott Evans reports.

Video: Paramedic charged with wife's murder after allegedly injecting her with medications

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:22:56 +0000

Six months after his wife's death, a local paramedic is facing murder charges. WHAS11 talked to both families and the family of the man behind bars, Michael Whitehead, says he did not do anything wrong. They believe he was just helping his wife.

Video: Motorcycle driver hit and killed by ambulance

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:27:30 +0000

Video: Salt Lake City facing ambulance deadline

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:31:50 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - There is a critical, and potentially expensive, deadline facing the City of Salt Lake.

Video: Witness Stands By Pinned Teen Until Help Arrives

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:26:14 +0000

HARTFORD -- An EMT who witnessed a teen getting pinned by a car in Hartford talks to the boy until help arrives.

Video: Ambulance Fee Hike Considered

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:52:31 +0000

Ambulance Fee Hike Considered

Video: Man Proposes To Woman Right Before Head-On Crash

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:29:35 +0000

A head-on crash in Washington County sends five people to the emergency room.

Video: MAST Takeover Vote Coming Thursday

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:15:25 +0000

KMBC's Bev Chapman reports on a possible takeover of MAST ambulance service by the Kansas City Fire Department.

Video: Cyclist plummets from 50 ft. bridge

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:03:16 +0000

Cyclist plummets from 50 ft. bridge

Video: 9/11 Moment of Silence

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:36:45 +0000

People all over the world are remember the events of 9/11. Here is a look at Ground Zero's moment of silence.

Video: Pres. Obama observes 9/11 anniversary

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:24:05 +0000

Vowing to never falter in the pursuit of al-Qaida and its allies, President Barack Obama placed a wreath under rainy skies at the Pentagon in memory of the victims of 9/11 on the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Video: Web site lets you track ER wait time

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:06:55 +0000

Every second counts in a medical emergency, but if your injury is not that urgent you could be waiting in the emergency room for a long time. A new web site was launched today that lets you see how long you will have to wait in the ER.

Video: Firefighter Survives Bout With Cancer

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:36:08 +0000

(9/7/09) - A firefighter and paramedic who helped save a wounded police officer this summer almost died himself.

Video: Committee Debates Fate Of KCMO Ambulances

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:32:22 +0000

The debate over control of Kansas City's ambulance service is heating up at City Hall.

Video: Car collides with ambulance

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:01:16 +0000

a man is in critical condition after getting t- boned by an a-f-d ambulance. the ambulance will need a lot of work after hitting the man's car around 7:45 last night at unser and central. according to a police report, the ambulance was heading to a call with its lights and sirens on when it entered the intersection on a red light. the man entered the intersection on a green light -- and drove right in front of the ambulance. police say the man had undergone a serious heart procedure earlier in the day and has serious health problems. no one in the ambulance was hurt

Video: Man Accused Of Threatening Co-Workers Faces More Charges

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:45:14 +0000

A man accused of threatening his co-workers at an ambulance company is facing several additional charges and an increase in his bail.

Video: Woman: Company Knew Man Was Predator

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:14:20 +0000

A woman testified Monday that an ambulance company knew one of their former paramedics was a sexual predator.

Video: Police investigate ambulance crash

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:03:39 +0000

A New York biker visiting for MotoGP is in critical condition after crashing into an ambulance Saturday near the Speedway.

Video: H1N1 & Health Care Workers

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:45:53 +0000

Local paramedics say the swine flu vaccine can't come soon enough

Video: Man injured after fall from bridge, not found until next day

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:10:54 +0000

Kaycee Murray reports.

Video: Army medic credits cyclist's 'fight' for keeping him alive

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:02:39 +0000

Monday brought better news about the cyclist who slammed into the back of an SUV in a charity race Saturday. Family members say they're grateful for the life-saving help an Army medic provided, but the medic says it's just what he's trained to do.

Video: Boise plan to offer ambulance service meets resistance

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:57:34 +0000

Kaycee Murray reports.

Video: Truck accident causes chemical spill

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:07:14 +0000

Truck accident causes chemical spill

Video: Disney stunt performer dies

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:16:50 +0000

Walt Disney World has confirmed the death of a stunt performer who worked at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The cast member died during a rehearsal on Monday at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular.

Video: Baby Arrives on Dallas Freeway

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:23:52 +0000

It's not unusual to get impatient on the Central Expressway. But one person simply couldn't wait to get where they wanted to be early this morning.

Video: Social stress and fat

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:19:22 +0000

America's obesity epidemic could have its roots in stress. Chronic pain sufferers now have another option to combat their problems. Today's Doctor on Call question.

Video: Parents, Schools Make Plans for Swine Flu

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:42:40 +0000

Hundreds of schools are heeding the government's call to set up flu-shot clinics this fall, preparing for what could be the most widespread school vaccinations since the days of polio. (Aug. 18)

Video: EMT out of jail, still has license after being charged with murder

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:19:24 +0000

Tammy Brewer is charged with crashing the ambulance she was driving and killing a patient she was transporting.

Video: Tactical rescue stretcher for military

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:32:07 +0000

Tactical rescue stretcher for military