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Ambulance driver ticketed for running red light - North Carolina
Don Comer is upset because he doesn't think the ticket should be his responsibility.

Jan 29, 2012, 6:40:44 PM


Woman To Sue City Of Carlsbad Over Firefighting Job - California
A former San Diego State University student who was supposed to make history with the Carlsbad Fire Department said her chance to be the city's first female firefighter ended in controversy.

Jan 29, 2012, 6:38:10 PM


Appeals court upholds dismissal of ambulance industry lawsuit - Pennsylvania
The numerous arguments the ambulance industry offered for why it should ignore the "plain language" of a state law dealing with health insurance payments only resulted in a federal appeals court quoting William Shakespeare`s "The Merchant of Venice" today.

Jan 29, 2012, 6:36:26 PM


EMS investigates ambulance crew's treatment of injured skier - Msaine
A formal investigation into an ambulance crews treatment of an injured skier, who later died, is being done at the request of the skier's widow.

Jan 29, 2012, 6:35:24 PM


Fired pilot claims flights to CHCC were dangerous - California
Med-Trans is now facing a lawsuit from a pilot it fired, and the lawsuit makes some frightening claims about what happens behind the scenes.

Jan 29, 2012, 6:34:57 PM


Montclair Ambulance Unit laments defeat of EMS Redesign Bill - New Jersey
The EMS Redesign Bill aimed to standardize paid and volunteer squads, but the mandates in the bill — including required background checks and the installation of global-positioning systems in each rescue vehicle — concerned some volunteer units and the governor.

Jan 20, 2012, 7:03:20 PM


Victim's wife claims ambulance staff incompetent - Maine
The Nova Scotia woman whose husband died after a skiing accident at Sugarloaf last week is telling a shocking story about the care he received from the ambulance who came to pick him up.

Jan 18, 2012, 12:31:24 AM


Rural/Metro faces accusations of overbilling - USA
Rural/Metro has charged a higher basic rate for advanced calls - around $1,000 - and then thrown on extra charges for oxygen and cardiac monitoring, according to patient bills obtained by The Buffalo News.

Jan 18, 2012, 12:27:44 AM


State auditors probe launch of Orchard Park ambulance company - New York
Now, the State Comptroller’s Office is in the process of completing an audit to determine if transactions, including a loan of public funds, were done legally to get the company up and running and keep it operational.

Jan 18, 2012, 12:24:21 AM


Mt. Pleasant Medic 10 ambulance service cleared of wrongdoing - Pennsylvania
County prosecutors have cleared Medic 10 ambulance service in Mt. Pleasant of wrongdoing after borough officials asked for an investigation into possible misappropriation of funds.

Jan 18, 2012, 12:22:23 AM



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