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Oakland County mailbox stolen by EMS workers -- here’s how they did it, why they got caught
Read full article: Oakland County mailbox stolen by EMS workers -- here’s how they did it, why they got caughtTwo EMS workers stole a blue collection mailbox in Oakland County by using a stretcher to load it into an ambulance, and then they exposed themselves by calling to ask if they could keep it.
How EMS workers exposed themselves after using ambulance to steal Oakland County mailbox
Read full article: How EMS workers exposed themselves after using ambulance to steal Oakland County mailboxTwo EMS workers stole a blue collection mailbox in Oakland County by using a stretcher to load it into an ambulance, and then they exposed themselves by calling to ask if they could keep it.
Detroit firefighters, EMS honored with Lifesaver of the Year Award for heroic rescue on I-75
Read full article: Detroit firefighters, EMS honored with Lifesaver of the Year Award for heroic rescue on I-75Detroit EMS saved a life on I-75 and Schaefer Highway on April 22 when a retired police officer's car slammed into a work truck, leaving its engine and rear tires at the impact.
Superintendent calls for new labeling, funding to address marijuana edibles in Detroit schools
Read full article: Superintendent calls for new labeling, funding to address marijuana edibles in Detroit schoolsDetroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is calling on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Mayor Mike Duggan, and others to do something to curb the use of marijuana vape pens and edibles, especially in schools.
Stolen stop signs deemed main cause of ambulance crash on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Stolen stop signs deemed main cause of ambulance crash on Detroit’s west sideAn ambulance was rushing someone to the hospital when another car smashed into it, sending everyone in that car to the hospital, too.
Young stroke survivor from Wyandotte working to raise awareness about warning signs
Read full article: Young stroke survivor from Wyandotte working to raise awareness about warning signsA Wyandotte woman, who suffered a stroke in her early thirties, is now dedicated to raising awareness about strokes among young individuals and educating people about the warning signs they should recognize.
Warren police officials defend decision to transport 4-month-old baby in squad cruiser
Read full article: Warren police officials defend decision to transport 4-month-old baby in squad cruiserOfficials for Warren police are defending its officer’s decision to transport a baby in their cruiser to a local hospital.
Baby pronounced dead after Warren police attempt to rush it to hospital amid emergency
Read full article: Baby pronounced dead after Warren police attempt to rush it to hospital amid emergencyPolice made a split-second decision in hopes of saving a baby’s life, but on Monday, some felt their call to rush a baby to a hospital was not the best choice.
New protocols allow Michigan first responders to carry emergency contraception, STI treatments
Read full article: New protocols allow Michigan first responders to carry emergency contraception, STI treatmentsMichigan emergency responders will now have the opportunity to carry emergency contraception and HIV/STI treatments as a part of new protocols when handling sexual assault situations.
3 wounded in shooting at amusement park near Pittsburgh
Read full article: 3 wounded in shooting at amusement park near PittsburghThree people, including two teenagers, were wounded by gunfire late Saturday at an amusement park southeast of Pittsburgh, which was kicking off a Halloween-themed festival.
Operation Guardian Angel turns focus to drivers who don’t get over for emergency vehicles, tow trucks
Read full article: Operation Guardian Angel turns focus to drivers who don’t get over for emergency vehicles, tow trucksMost drivers know when they hear sirens or see flashing lights they need to get out of the way and give the emergency vehicle more space.
Teen suspect in custody after 18-year-old stabbed at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte
Read full article: Teen suspect in custody after 18-year-old stabbed at Roosevelt High School in WyandotteA16-year-old student stabbed an 18-year-old student in the back at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte on Thursday, according to police.
Good Samaritans awarded for life saving bravery during Ann Arbor house fire
Read full article: Good Samaritans awarded for life saving bravery during Ann Arbor house fireAt a small ceremony on Sunday, five individuals received Civilian Life Saving Awards for their heroic actions during a serious house fire on September 18.
Attacked on the job: Officials say Detroit EMS medic assaulted by woman’s son while trying to help her
Read full article: Attacked on the job: Officials say Detroit EMS medic assaulted by woman’s son while trying to help herA Detroit Fire Department medic, who was called to help a woman at her home on Detroit’s west side, was attacked by the woman’s 31-year-old son.
Frontline Rescue program connects first responders with mental health, emotional support
Read full article: Frontline Rescue program connects first responders with mental health, emotional supportFirst responders, police, fire EMS, doctors, nurses, social workers are ordinary people doing extraordinary work.
Lawsuit claims EMS workers who paid for health insurance never got coverage
Read full article: Lawsuit claims EMS workers who paid for health insurance never got coverageA former worker is filing a federal lawsuit against the company, Total Response EMS, claiming the employer deducted money from its employees checks for health insurance.
Ann Arbor firefighters respond to two house fires on Friday morning
Read full article: Ann Arbor firefighters respond to two house fires on Friday morningAnn Arbor firefighters and other emergency personnel respond to a garage fire on Ann Arbor's southside on March 12, 2021. ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Fire Department received calls for two house fires about an hour apart on Friday morning. They were then taken to University of Michigan hospital with smoke inhalation, said Ann Arbor Fire Chief Mike Kennedy. The Ann Arbor Police Department and Emergent Health EMS assisted AAFD on the fires. pic.twitter.com/afeH3kvA3H — Ann Arbor Police (@A2Police) March 12, 2021A second fire was reported on the 1400 block of Harpst on the city’s southside.
Detroit authorities honor female officers, firefighters, EMS workers
Read full article: Detroit authorities honor female officers, firefighters, EMS workersDETROIT Every year, the Detroit Public Safety Foundation holds an event to honor female first responders. This year, the event was forced outside at the last minute, but authorities still found a way to honor 10 police officers, firefighters and EMS workers who are now public role models. Detroit police Chief James Craig was quick to point out the number of women in the department, especially those who have climbed the ladder. Between the Detroit Police Department and the Detroit Fire Department, there were 10 nominees for Officer and Fire Department Woman of the Year. While some of the other nominees said winning would be nice, their message of female empowerment was more important.
Out-of-hospital deaths, emergencies increase due to coronavirus pandemic, Michigan officials say
Read full article: Out-of-hospital deaths, emergencies increase due to coronavirus pandemic, Michigan officials sayLANSING, Mich. – Michigan health officials are reporting significant increases in out-of-hospital emergencies and deaths amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hospitals and medical centers were initially overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients when the pandemic hit in Michigan in March, which led people to avoid seeking care unrelated to COVID-19. Emergency centers remain open and most selective operations have resumed at medical centers across Michigan. Some states are reporting an increase of around 40,000 COVID-19 cases in just the last week. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer moved some counties into “high risk” categories due to recent spikes in COVID-19 cases.
Medstar to become ambulance provider for McLaren Bay
Read full article: Medstar to become ambulance provider for McLaren BayBAY CITY, Mich. Michigans largest 911 EMS and mobile healthcare provider, Medstar, will become the ambulance provider for McLaren Bay Region and the surrounding communities. McLaren Bay Region has provided emergency transportation services to Bay County more than 40 years. We recognize the commitment of McLaren Bay Region and the EMS employees over the last four decades, and look forward to building on that legacy with expanded services, additional vehicles, and new equipment, said Medstar CEO Kolby Miller. Medstar will also extend its EMT and nationally-recognized Paramedic education programs into Bay County as part of our training and workforce development initiatives. We look forward to welcoming the personnel from McLaren Bay Region into positions serving Bay County, as well as adding additional shifts and personnel.The transition will also extend Medstar LifeFlights air medical services to critically ill and injured patients in Bay County.
Farmington Hills EMS workers cautioning residents not to be intimidated by Personal Protection Equipment
Read full article: Farmington Hills EMS workers cautioning residents not to be intimidated by Personal Protection EquipmentFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Farmington Hills EMS wants you to know they might look a little different right now when you see them in the community, and that’s to help protect everyone from the spread of COVID-19. Jim Etzin, EMS coordinator for the Farmington Hills Fire Department, said they have all prepared and trained to deal with infectious disease and have dealt with it in the past, but says this is unprecedented. “All the personal protective equipment that we're wearing can be very intimidating to the people that we encounter between the respirators and the face shields and the coveralls. The Farmington Hills EMS team is working with patients to determine the best options, which sometimes means not going to the hospital. Etzin and the department want to recognize the work of medical first responders saying the work they’re doing is extraordinary.
Bullet smashes through windshield of Detroit EMS vehicle just before midnight of new year
Read full article: Bullet smashes through windshield of Detroit EMS vehicle just before midnight of new yearDETROIT – A bullet smashed through the windshield of a Detroit EMS vehicle just minutes before the new year officially began, police said. The EMS was on a run around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday in the area of I-96 and the Davison Freeway when the bullet struck the upper left portion of the windshield, according to authorities. It is believed to be a bullet from celebratory gunfire coming back down. “There is no place in the city of Detroit for celebratory gunfire," said Detroit police chief James Craig. The windshield of an EMS vehicle that was struck by a bullet Dec. 31, 2019.
Distracted driver hits EMS rig in Detroit
Read full article: Distracted driver hits EMS rig in DetroitDETROIT - An EMS vehicle was involved in a head-on crash Thursday morning at Joy and Greenfield roads in Detroit. Police said the driver of the car was eating and not paying attention to the road. No serious injuries have been reported. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.