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CTV News
22-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Paramedic students learn life-saving skills with interactive EMS day
Paramedic students watching and practicing a demonstration with EMS for National Paramedic Services Week. (Dave Mitchell/CTV News Edmonton)
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect identified in DeSoto County hospital crash: Police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A suspect driving the emergency unit who crashed into a DeSoto County hospital was identified and was also involved in a vehicle crash moments earlier on Goodman Road, Southaven police say. Southaven Police confirmed the woman involved in this Goodman Road crash was Kandanice Stevenson, who also crashed a Southaven Paramedic unit into Baptist Desoto Hospital Wednesday morning. 'We were inside and we heard a loud noise and there was an accident right here in our intersection,' said Corey Merrill, General Manager, Christian Brothers Automotive. Ambulance crashes into Baptist DeSoto Hospital; suspect in custody: Police 'A car traveling probably 50 miles an hour drove out of the neighborhood and sideswiped a Dodge Durango, and then she turned the corner, ran over the curb, and continued down the street,' said Merrill. The vehicle driven by a woman flipped into a ditch alongside Goodman Road. Merill said when he arrived on the scene, the woman was bouncing around the inside of the car saying prayers. He tried to help her get out, and she said 'I'm not taking any outside help.' He says paramedics arrived and transported the victim. Police have not released the charges against Stevenson or how she was able to take control of the emergency vehicle. A spokesperson told WREG one employee received minor injuries, but no patients were injured, and emergency room operations were not affected by the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
02-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Gloucestershire University student wins paramedic award
A student has been recognised by the NHS for her work on a project to enhance learning for aspiring paramedics and improve patient healthcare outcomes. Emily Bracken, who is working towards a Paramedic Science degree at the University of Gloucestershire, was named Student of the Year by South Western Ambulance Service Foundation NHS Trust. She won the award for her work on the Buddy Project, which allows students to participate in safe simulation practise of clinical skills while developing leadership Bracken said the award has made her "excited for [her] future and inspired to achieve more". The aspiring paramedic created the initiative to help support students making the transition through the different years of their degree."I found the transition from the first year to the second year extremely challenging, with such a significant academic jump as well as the addition of the new practical skills to learn," Ms Bracken said. She added that her best friend and other students in their third year helped her "massively" to cope with the change. 'Complete shock' The project prepares third year students to become mentors and gives first year students an insight into all the practical skills they will learn and develop throughout the Bracken said she was in "complete shock" when she found out she had won the Student of the Year award for her work."It took me completely by surprise," she Buddy Project, which has been in development over the past year, will be rolled out to Paramedic Science students this term.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
La Vergne apprenticeship pilot program helps train aspiring firefighters
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One fire department in Rutherford County is working to train the next generation of first responders while they're still in high school. Eight seniors at La Vergne High School are enrolled in a new apprenticeship pilot program aimed at training students who want to become firefighters someday. That program is made possible through a partnership between the La Vergne Fire Rescue Department, La Vergne High, and Motlow Community College. So far, the group of teens has completed a series of physical tests and written exams. 'I always knew that I wanted to be doing acts of servitude,' Freddie Concepcion, who is enrolled in the program and believes this is the perfect career path for him, told News 2. 'They had us do a cool obstacle course. We had to climb a 75-foot ladder, and we had to do a kettle bell walk, a farmers walk around some cones. It was a really great experience.' As the population grows, La Vergne becomes a hot spot for businesses to develop Those students participated in a Signing Day event, which demonstrates their commitment to the program, on Thursday, Feb. 13. Then, they will begin a 12-week fire academy conducted by the La Vergne Fire Rescue Department and, upon completion, become certified firefighters in Tennessee. After that, the students will be enrolled in Motlow Community College's Paramedic Associate of Applied Science program through the Tennessee Promise. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, students will be certified firefighters in the State of Tennessee with their Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certifications, as well as their Paramedic Associate of Applied Science. Fire officials said this program helps those looking to join with a crucial step. Rutherford County Schools' career program trains workforce 'I think the biggest thing is people don't know how — how do you become a firefighter? How? Because it is a unique trade and there's lot of training and education that has to go into it,' said La Vergne Fire Marshal Curtis Brinkley. The need for more firefighters is apparent in Middle Tennessee and the rest of the country. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows firefighter employment is projected to grow 4% from 2023 to 2033. That report also shows nearly 28,000 openings for the key role are projected each year within the next decade. 'Seeing these young men and women come into this career, what I feel is the best job in the world, it's really exciting. There's so much tradition that's in our profession, and being able to instill those traditions into a new group of firefighters is awesome,' said Brinkley. MTSU's Concrete and Construction program booming for students According to La Vergne fire officials, the program is a big step for the community and they hope to continue it for years to come. 'It's really nice knowing that you have somebody there for you to take you a step further,' said Concepcion. For those interested in the program, it is currently only open to seniors at La Vergne High School, but there are other programs available for younger students. You can reach out to the La Vergne Fire Marshal's Office for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
