Arizona Twin Fire


Fire Management Assistance Declaration number 2840 declared on Oct 03, 2009

Utah Mill Flat Fire
Fire Management Assistance Declaration number 2831 declared on Aug 30, 2009

Current Value of the Double Eagle Coin
Coin collectors interested in getting a double eagle coin are usually interested in the coins, not so much for their aesthetic qualities, but because of the double eagle value. The double eagle coin,…

ER Economics, Non-urgent Transport, and New fema Man
This week’s midweek EMS news for EMTs and paramedics from the MedicCast community features three stories about EMS in the news.The first story looks at the economics of the recession with regard to ERs and hospital overcrowding. The University of Tennessee medical Center is predicting more ER overcrowding due to lost benefits and other economic impacts from the recession.Next, a look at one way to alleviate ER overcrowding with diversionary transport to non-urgent care in clinics and primary care centers.  This could be accomplished with a new breed of ambulances built for non-emergency transport rather than 911 services.Finally, a look at the new man at the helm of fema.  Former Florida Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate has been named the new fema director by President Obama.  Hopefully this will turn around the 8 year decline of what was once a shining example of efficiency in large scale emergency response.Thanks to Lexi-Comp (www.lexi.com/mediccast) for their generous sponsorship of the is program.  Try out the brand new Lexi-Tox product built just for use by emergency responders in the field in the face of overdoses and poisonings.  Find out more and register to win an iPod Touch at www.lexi.com/mediccast Visit us at MedicCast.com for updated EMS study aids and tips.

No Paramedics, CPR Online, and Drug Advertising
This week’s midweek EMS news for EMTs and Paramedics takes a look at several stories featuring paramedics in the news. First, one paramedic has developed a website that features a way for people to test their CPR skills online and eventually with a lot less time and expense than the 4 hour courses offered now.Next, a segment about Columbus, Ohio discussion on doing away with ALS ambulance care altogether in an effort to save the city 6.5 million dollars of the city budget.Finally, a look at the recent FDA warning against 14 drug companies whose internet ads don’t contain the necessary risk warnings for consumers.This episode is sponsored by Lexi-Comp. Check out their excellent mobile drug guides and more at www.lexi.com/mediccast and make sure you register to win an iPod touch while you are there.Visit the MedicCast EMS podcast site at MedicCast.com.

New York Severe Storms and Flooding
Major disaster Declaration number 1857 declared on Sep 01, 2009

American Samoa Earthquake, Tsunami, and Flooding
Major disaster Declaration number 1859 declared on Sep 29, 2009