If you ever thought punctuation doesn’t matter…just ask the Associated Press right now.
In 9 minutes, the Twitterverse went bonkers. AP was forced to respond.
Punctuation matters peeps.
Punctuation matters…just ask @AP #SMEM #PIO
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Tag Archives: flight
Toledo LifeFlight under the microscope for non-life threatening aeromedical transport #EMS
So it seems like Toledo LifeFlight and Put-In-Bay EMS just made WKYC’s news last night. I’m not quite sure who this investigative report is intended to pin the blame, but to me it sounds like Toledo LifeFlight is under the microscope because of non-life threatening aeromedical transport.
(Pertaining to EMS calls) “We don’t want to go short on the staff here.” – Keith Kahler, PiB EMS.
“…anxiety attack that looks very similar to a chest pain” – Dr. Daniel Schwerin, Toledo LifeFlight Medical Director.
Watch WKYC’s investigative story here
Did WKYC cut Dr. Schwerin clip a bit short? Did the spokesperson from PiB EMS give contradictory statements? Or did Tom Meyer get too excited just by reading police reports?
Let me know what you think.
Its #EMSWeek2014 – We need your help in roadway safety #Paramedic #EMT #Firefighter
It’s #EMSWeek2014 – Stressing safety to everyone is an important part of our job.
We are seeing more car crashes due to distracted driving. Put down your phone and pay attention to the road. As emergency responders, I would hate to meet you for the first time like this…
Worse yet, we don’t want to get hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RNn8CBklf4
Distracted driving can injure and kill. Remember, don’t text and drive.
Please, share this message with others and stress the importance of roadway safety.
And again, thank all your first responders for their dedicated service.
@rusnivek
By ground or by air, EMS does it all #EMSWeek2014
It’s #EMSWeek2014 – Did you know EMS uses many different vehicles/apparatus?
By ground or by air, Emergency Medical Services Professionals care for the sick and injured in so many different ways.
Thank all your first responders for their dedicated service.
@rusnivek
Drone hampers aeromedical crew from landing at MVA
Flying a drone and causing trouble during an actual call?
See, I told you that it would happen. To verify, check my documentation from my AAR on 03-06-14 (AirOps Branch-Observation/Recommendation-3 on page 16).
@rusnivek
Police: Ohio Man’s Drone Prevents Medical Helicopter from Landing at Crash Scene
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A man is facing charges after deputies say he was flying a video camera-equipped drone that hindered the landing of a medical helicopter at an accident scene.
Kele Stanley, of Springfield, said he’s been unfairly charged and would have landed it immediately if he knew the medical helicopter was en route.
“I’m not an idiot,” he said.
The hobbyist was flying the $4,000 drone over a crash scene on Saturday morning to shoot photos and video.
Authorities said both fire officials and a Clark County sheriff’s deputy told Stanley to stop flying his remote-controlled aircraft because the helicopter was preparing to land, and that he refused. The helicopter was able to land and depart safely from the scene.
Stanley is facing a felony charge of obstructing official business and misdemeanor charges of misconduct at an emergency and disorderly conduct. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Monday and said he’s going to hire a lawyer to fight the charges.
Stanley, a 31-year-old copy-machine repairman and videographer, said he flew his remote-controlled “hexacopter” about 75 feet above where a pickup had hit a tree in Moorefield Township near Springfield. He said he was shooting the video as a hobby and would have turned it over to local television stations, as he has done before.
There currently are no regulations in Ohio governing private use of the unmanned aircraft, although law enforcement agencies must get special permits to use them. The Federal Aviation Administration bars the commercial use of drones.
An open door response #whoops
The rig is sounding awfully loud tonight…
…those apparatus mechanics really can’t get anything right!
Typical – blame everyone else first.
So, it’s probably a good time to check your doors BEFORE responding to any calls.
EMS Flight crews do it. Maybe a 360 walk around is a good idea.
*FD names removed to protect the innocent*
@rusnivek
What I read before every flight #safety
If you have ever flown with me, then you know…
…I am that guy that ALWAYS pulls out the safety card briefing card during prep for flight.
I follow along w/ the flight crew as they go over all safety procedures.
Seriously, I don’t care how hot you are, I will be paying attention during flight briefing. Try to distract me…and it won’t work.
Yep, #Imadork
Maybe it’s the years doing preflight checks or my over active imagination that when the time comes, I will most likely be at the door – who knows!
Race time! Ready….Set……
I’ll ask again: Are you sure you want to join me on assignment?
@rusnivek
Big meetings and plans today…
Various flight paths today:
Early AM: OH to PA to DC.
Then later: DC to SC.
Hope your week is going well.
@rusnivek
Statement on Hospital Wing / Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (TN) crash #LODD
I extend my sympathies for the loss of life in Tennessee following this morning’s Hospital Wing crash in Somerville (Fayette County) Tennessee.
Initial reports show that no patients were onboard the Eurocopter AS350 during flight. Emergency crews on scene have reported 3 deaths including Hospital Wing Pilot Charles Smith, Pedi-Flite Nurse Carrie Barlow and Pedi-Flite Respiratory Therapist Denise Adams.
Local and regional authorities are leading the investigation and recovery as well as providing assistance as needed.
Numerous agencies have been in close contact with the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Hospital Wing flight program and all stand ready to provide assistance as requested.
I encourage everyone to support the fallen flight crew’s families and those who work with them in their time of need.
@rusnivek
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