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Debate on arming medevacs spills into Congress
A contentious debate over arming Army medevac helicopters sparked by the
death of a soldier whose wounding in Afghanistan was videotaped by an
embedded blogger is spilling into the halls of Congress.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:21:45 PM
Army responds to medevac criticism
Recent news items about the use of Army medical evacuation, or medevac,
helicopters in Afghanistan contain troubling information. The reporting
suggests that putting red crosses on medevacs, and not arming them
somehow, is putting injured Soldiers’ lives at risk. The facts do not
support these assertions for several reasons.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:21:40 PM
Thoughts from a Dustoff Pilot
I am a Dustoff pilot (Instructor pilot) with over 1000 hours of combat
time, and over 300+ combat medevac missions under my belt. In 2004
(Iraq) we flew single ship, responding to thousands of medevac 9-line
calls. Not one helo shot down, but we sure got shot at a lot.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:20:55 PM
Fire Truck Involved In Crash In Robertson County - Tennessee
Officials with the Greenbrier Fire Department confirmed that the fire
truck crashed on Kelly Willis Road near Gideon Road around 5:30 p.m. It
belonged to the White House Community Volunteer Fire Department.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:19:44 PM
Going Green: Austin ambulances go solar-powered - Texas
In an interview with EMS Chief of Staff James Shamard, he explains this
feature will save more than 500 gallons of fuel per vehicle per year.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:19:19 PM
Family: EMS Does Not Respond After Man Collapses - Michigan
Victim died, family wants answers
Jan 29, 2012,
6:18:10 PM
Overwhelmed Philadelphia Medics Are Among Busiest In America - Pennsylvania
Medic 7, at 21st and Market, did 7,200 runs. Medic 8 did 8,548 runs in 2011.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:15:04 PM
Internal feud stalls Rensselaer ambulances - New Y ork
Mayor Daniel J. Dwyer said the city's Board of Public Safety felt it had no choice, with accusations being flung back and forth between two factions.
Jan 29, 2012,
6:13:35 PM
Paramedic Tax Question Closer - California
The issue? Should the fire board ask voters to approve a new annual
$59 per parcel tax to pay for the current paramedic and ambulance
service that has been running in the red for years.
Jan 20, 2012,
6:58:46 PM
Teton Fire & Ambulance Districts To Combine - Idaho
Now that the fire district has the facility and staff to combine the
services, Campbell said they believe it would save taxpayer money and
provide better service.
Jan 20, 2012,
6:54:09 PM
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