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EMT Original and Refresher courses set Oswego Daily News OSWEGO, NY – The city of Oswego Fire Department is offering EMT Original and Refresher courses that will begin on January 29. They will be conducted concurrently with sessions held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, testing out in May of ... View the full article

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br /><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNHyC5yuE7HE0dYzIvEjHvjIhsmR5A&amp;url=http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/EMT-paramedics-suing-the-city-for-unpaid-overtime/-yST-Q982kmIiTyB9HyEyw.cspx"><b><b>EMT</b>, paramedics suing the city for unpaid overtime</b></a><br /><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">KHON2</font></b></font><br /><font size="-1">The <b>EMTs</b> and paramedics say that the City knowingly deprived them of overtime pay, even though they were repeatedly notified by the paramedics. &quot;All hourly workers who put in an honest day&#39;s work are entitled to receive an honest day&#39;s pay,&quot; said their <b>...</b></font><br /><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNEe_OFOghfXT2BmKDXI5dUmMTSBzA&amp;url=http://www.theranger.org/news/college-offers-associate-degree-in-emt-1.2802495">College offers associate degree in <b>EMT</b></a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>The Ranger</nobr></font></font><br /><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br /><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dTjcd5vEutOkWlM1oOb2hpYiL3fPM&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>all 2 news articles&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> View the full article

Park Ridge Family Sues Former EMT Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Patch.com A man riding his bicycle found Bougan in a grassy area and initially, in the dark, thought he was looking at a deer or other animal, authorities said. Hernandez worked as an EMT for an ambulance company in Skokie, the Sheriff's Department said. View the full article

College offers associate degree in EMT The Ranger This college's Emergency Medical Services program offers an associated of applied science degree, a marketable skills and two Level 1 certificates. This colleges offers an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic A.A.S. degree, Emergency Medical ... EMT classes to be offered by OJC this springLa Junta Tribune Democrat all 3 news articles » View the full article

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br /><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNE_sLzTlDKZbN3MXGvEFTC9ZaIzlQ&amp;url=http://skokie.patch.com/articles/family-sues-former-skokie-emt-charged-in-fatal-hit-and-run"><b>Family Sues Former Skokie <b>EMT</b> Charged In Fatal Hit-and-Run</b></a><br /><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">Patch.com</font></b></font><br /><font size="-1">A Skokie <b>EMT</b>, Kristian Hernandez, 36, was charged in the crash with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report an accident resulting in a death. The lawsuit states that Hernandez failed to keep proper lookout, sped, drove in multiple lanes <b>...</b></font><br /><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNG-KIKcjtvmereXTuuJmPmaLPlCFQ&amp;url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/park_ridge/chi-park-ridge-hit-and-run-lawsuit-20121211,0,3333894.story">Lawsuit: <b>EMT</b> charged in fatal hit-and-run failed to render aid</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Chicago Tribune</nobr></font></font><br /><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNH3lhNYRUjFdlAaU65uioxgsL9KAA&amp;url=http://skokie.suntimes.com/news/16959007-418/family-of-park-ridge-man-killed-in-hit-and-run-suing-driver.html">Family of Park Ridge man killed in hit-and-run suing driver</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Skokie Review</nobr></font></font><br /><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br /><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dM1InXo-UFB-PBMVCgqSh3SHjx9DM&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>all 6 news articles&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> View the full article

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br /><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNFexzjtxkJSqk3L-Gj4Ed8lq_04oA&amp;url=http://www.lajuntatribunedemocrat.com/article/20121211/NEWS/121219961/-1/Opinion"><b><b>EMT</b> classes to be offered by OJC this spring</b></a><br /><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">La Junta Tribune Democrat</font></b></font><br /><font size="-1"><b>EMT</b> classes to be offered by OJC this spring; Otero Junior College will be offering two Emergency Medical Services certificate programs during spring semester: <b>EMT</b> and <b>EMT</b> Intermediate. Successful completion of the two programs&#39; requirements will <b>...</b></font><br /><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br /><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dKtT79vwIpHCJ2M&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b></b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> View the full article

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br /><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNGd_NdPp1lcssPa0UQ542JifaFaLQ&amp;url=http://www.ems1.com/ems-education/articles/1380025-Gamify-your-EMT-class-studying/"><b>&quot;Gamify&quot; your <b>EMT</b> class studying</b></a><br /><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">EMS1.com</font></b></font><br /><font size="-1">Training chiefs often tell me, &quot;My personnel are way into computer games. In any downtime, they are playing games on their phones, tablets, laptops, or the Xbox in the dayroom. You need to make training more like a computer game.&quot; <b>...</b></font><br /><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br /><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dS5KiW28S-VR_DM&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>and more&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> View the full article

"Gamify" your EMT class studying EMS1.com Training chiefs often tell me, “My personnel are way into computer games. In any downtime, they are playing games on their phones, tablets, laptops, or the Xbox in the dayroom. You need to make training more like a computer game.” ... and more » View the full article

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNG8T55F2K2SIMZgw-MTNJXEm72Tnw&amp;url=http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/562091/newspaperid/2171/EMT_class_may_be_an_option_for_students_next_year.aspx"><img src="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/ls3BoDvwhp_qgM/6.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80" /><br /><font size="-2">my.hsj.org</font></a></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br /><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNG8T55F2K2SIMZgw-MTNJXEm72Tnw&amp;url=http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/562091/newspaperid/2171/EMT_class_may_be_an_option_for_students_next_year.aspx"><b>Play: <b>EMT</b> class may be an option for students next year</b></a><br /><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">my.hsj.org</font></b></font><br /><font size="-1">The class is part of a career pathway that would lead students to becoming an <b>EMT</b>. <b>EMT</b> would be taught at Maize by an instructor from Hutchinson Community College. If there is enough participation, this class will be an option for students who are <b>...</b></font><br /><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNEC7cssodfDOQwisEg3iXuTspfcWg&amp;url=http://www.pressregister.com/news/local/article_283b47e0-43a2-11e2-b735-0019bb2963f4.html">Health Sciences graduations cheered</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Clarksdale Press Register</nobr></font></font><br /><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br /><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dvmn5eJ1cosJ4DMzrmNSfijj5w0TM&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>all 2 news articles&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> View the full article

Ex-EMT sentenced for molesting 3 eastern NY boys myfoxny.com BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (AP) - A former emergency medical technician has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing three eastern New York boys. Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III says 22-year-old Eric Loeser of Clifton ... View the full article

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNEYGRCKPctlOGD-BWEkNRre3KHhDA&amp;url=http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S2861779.shtml?cat%3D300"><img src="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/9saFcgQo_juJJM/6.jpg" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80" /><br /><font size="-2">WNYT</font></a></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br /><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNFFjWGoqr6YJT5P_pjYU7mwrE8CrA&amp;url=http://www.seattlepi.com/news/crime/article/Ex-EMT-sentenced-for-molesting-3-eastern-NY-boys-4106957.php"><b>Ex-<b>EMT</b> sentenced for molesting 3 eastern NY boys</b></a><br /><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">Seattle Post Intelligencer</font></b></font><br /><font size="-1">BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (AP) — A former emergency medical technician has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing three eastern New York boys. Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III says 22-year-old Eric Loeser of Clifton <b>...</b></font><br /><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNEYGRCKPctlOGD-BWEkNRre3KHhDA&amp;url=http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S2861779.shtml?cat%3D300">Judge sentences former <b>EMT</b> to more than two decades in prison</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>WNYT</nobr></font></font><br /><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNE1pB_lyzkAhk4uNZ4BIuYOwxs96w&amp;url=http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2012/dec/10/EMT-sex-abuse-1211/"><b>EMT</b> gets 20 years for abuse of 3 boys</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Schenectady Gazette</nobr></font></font><br /><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNEAjuji_8HrqI9kS18cWRZ6B0fRJA&amp;url=http://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2012/dec/10/child-molester-gets-20-years/">Child molester gets 20 years</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Spotlight News</nobr></font></font><br /><font size="-1" class="p"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNH3EemJqUJ8SuP5VG2lXufD_tLIsg&amp;url=http://saratogian.com/articles/2012/12/10/news/doc50c64f0757261473783354.txt"><nobr>The Saratogian</nobr></a></font><br /><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dpZMUmDz9zpFD5Mve0JqLWQ_nn_LM&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>all 18 news articles&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> View the full article

WNYT Judge sentences former EMT to more than two decades in prison WNYT BALLSTON SPA - Once in the court room Monday afternoon, the judge scolded Eric Loeser for not taking responsibility for his actions. Then he sentenced the 22-year-old former EMT to 20.5 years in state prison and twenty years post release supervision. EMT gets 20 years for abuse of 3 boysSchenectady Gazette Child molester gets 20 yearsSpotlight News Eric Loeser of Clifton Park gets 20-1/2 years in prison for kidnapping ...The Saratogian all 9 news articles » View the full article

911 addresses supported Columbus Telegram This is why the Columbus firefighter and EMT would support installing 911 addressing signs, which can be found in neighboring counties but not Platte. “It's definitely something that's needed,” said Hogelin. “There's no doubt about it.” The reflective ... and more » View the full article

Philadelphia Inquirer Rescue-worker training class motivates East Falls teens Philadelphia Inquirer Forty-four have become certified EMTs and eight are dually certified as firefighters and EMTs. Classes meet daily - students go to school dressed in uniform on Tuesdays and Thursdays - and are taught by Fire Department Lt. Yolanda Stallings and Keith ... and more » View the full article

A different EMT experience in Stafford Fredericksburg.com I recently laid to rest my husband of 55 years. After having been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and severe lung disease, he passed away at home quietly during the night. When I read the letter from Patricia Aubert regarding the response from ... View the full article

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br /><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNHiiHWgldmyU9xcyAPHSx6arxT8ag&amp;url=http://www.whiznews.com/content/news/local/2012/12/08/nutter-honored-by-emt"><b>Nutter Honored by <b>EMT</b></b></a><br /><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">WHIZ</font></b></font><br /><font size="-1">Area emergency medical service responders took time out of a conference Saturday to honor one of their own. New Lexington Chief of EMS Dave Nutter died this summer. Saturday, his wife, Julie, along with other family members were presented with a <b>...</b></font><br /><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br /><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d1y2nYEllRLR9HM&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b></b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> View the full article

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br /><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;usg=AFQjCNEucPtZUgZLZaSAr8fuXDAaGrqOMQ&amp;url=http://www.morrissuntribune.com/event/article/id/29390/"><b>Local EMS employees help with Sandy recovery on East Coast</b></a><br /><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">Morris Sun Tribune</font></b></font><br /><font size="-1"><b>EMT</b> Kate Campbell (left), paramedic Ben Summer (center) and <b>EMT</b> Jason Klosowski (right) spent three weeks helping East Coast residents recover after Hurricane Sandy. Image. image. Photos taken by Stevens County EMS staff who were part of a &quot;strike <b>...</b></font><br /><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br /><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dbUEEH94lo8gUMM&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b></b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> View the full article

Prince Albert Daily Herald Rookie EMT a role model for others Prince Albert Daily Herald Shirley, 22, originally from Carrot River, did her emergency medical technician (EMT) practicum at Parkland Ambulance, where she made such a good impression that she was hired upon completion. “It's a very rewarding job,” Shirley said. “You see a lot ... and more » View the full article

Case delayed for EMT accused in deadly ambulance wreck near hospital WBTV Case delayed for EMT accused in deadly ambulance wreck near hospital. By Chris Dyches - email. Belinda Rivers. Most Viewed StoriesMost Viewed StoriesMore>> · Dad, daughter arrested after DNA proved they had child together · Dad, daughter arrested ... and more » View the full article

Fired female EMT sues town of Peterborough The Union Leader In a complaint filed Tuesday in N.H. Superior Court by her attorney, Richard Pennington of Peterborough, Jennifer Duval charged that she was wrongfully terminated. She also said her reputation was damaged as a result of emails or memos written by ... View the full article

Today is a day off. Currently I am reclined in a chair and catching up on Hawaii Five 0. There is nothing like a little McGarrett and Dano to clear my mind. Yesterday was the extra day I worked. I came to realize of how hard I am on myself, but also realizing that due to this anxiety come into play. Now many of my fellow colleagues would advise me to... View the full blog

HELPING PEOPLE IS IN LONGTIME EMT'S BLOOD U-T San Diego American Medical Response dispatcher Gordy Anderson with a 1976 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance, the type he worked out of in the early part of his long career as an emergency medical technician. Hayne Palmour IV • U-T ... Longtime ambulance worker honoredNorth County Times all 3 news articles » View the full article

Teen puts EMT training to good use in helping stricken girl at game South Bend Tribune KOUTS, Ind. (AP) -- The lessons he learned in his EMT class came in handy for Spencer Finney during a basketball game at Kouts High School. Finney, 17, a junior at Kouts, has attended the emergency medical technician vocational class in Hobart taught ... View the full article

Local EMTs help in recovery from Superstorm Sandy Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES — Downshifting back to their normal lives wasn't easy for a group of local emergency responders who spent November helping the East Coast heal from the ravages of Superstorm Sandy. "I couldn't sleep," said paramedic Davis Edmonds. View the full article

EMT Running for West Hempstead Fire Commission Patch.com Residents in the West Hempstead Fire District will have a choice between two candidates on Dec. 11 when they vote for one of the five seats on the West Hempstead Fire Commission. Incumbent Sue Scognamiglio, who is currently in her third consecutive ... View the full article