http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/07/nj_supreme_court_rules_plainfi.html
The text of the opinion can be found here: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/opinions/supreme/A12810MurrayvPlainfieldRescueSquad.pdf
How much coverage, if any, does your agency have against civil litigation?
The Brass are looking at getting some sort of system to track who is responding to calls, their ETA, etc. Then making that information available to the other personnel responding and dispatch so that more personnel can be dispatched if needed. They are also looking at using this to cut down on...
Notice- I have searched the forum for any mention of this institution.
Has anyone ever had any experience with this institution. If so can you share your experiences with their course. My agency is working with the local PD to start cross training in tactical medicine (Some of our members...
http://www.politickernj.com/mysak/29282/angelini-and-rible-corzine-use-4-million-emt-fund-balance-years-budget
Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini and Assemblyman Dave Rible today said Governor Jon Corzine not only broke another promise not to use one-shot gimmicks to balance the budget, but he...
The question is what should i do Tomorrow(Thursday)? I have until 1800 when my duty shift starts. The answers to this poll can also be applied to next week as i have 2 weeks of spring break. Yes, lucky me.
Make the search feature some bright color so it makes all of our lives easier.
Like the Chat is yellow, Rules are Green, make search BRIGHT. Just a thought
Dispatched to an apparent suicide. On scene you find a male hanging by shoestring. You go to check for vitals and he is still warm, with no definitive signs of death.
Now the question, do you work a code or call them ME?
CHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. -- A medical helicopter had to make an emergency landing just after takeoff in Schuylkill County Friday night.
Here is the full story- http://www.wgal.com/news/16444325/detail.html
Hmm, why am I the one to bring the stories of Med Choppers.
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (AP) -- A helicopter crashed at a hospital on Thursday, sending thick, black smoke over downtown and forcing the evacuation of patients from the building.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/05/29/mi.copter.crash.ap/index.html
I have been wondering about everybody's agency's compliance with the NIMS. From what I have personally seen, not many agencies around and including mine are fully or even minimally compliant. So, I would like to know how much your agency is complying.
"DAVID BENSON
Press of Atlantic City (New Jersey)
Trauma victims in Atlantic County could see an emergency helicopter arrive sooner thanks to a recent change in the state's medevac rules, a state official said Thursday, but it could cost passengers more for the trip."...
"SAN ANTONIO -- A paramedic failed to check the pulse of a car-wreck victim who was presumed dead and left untreated before a medical examiner discovered she was breathing, officials said.
Erica N. Smith, 23, remained in the car's wreckage with a tarp over her body for more than an hour on...