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Armstrong Ambulance Takes Part in Crash Simulation at Hanscom Field

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Armstrong Ambulance
87 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 11, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Armstrong Ambulance Takes Part in Crash Simulation at Hanscom Field

ARLINGTON — Several Armstrong Ambulance first responders joined colleagues from peer agencies in the area for an emergency response exercise at Hanscom Field in Bedford on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Armstrong dedicated four responding and transporting units to the drill, which simulated an aborted takeoff resulting in fire and multiple casualties. As part of the exercise, paramedics and EMTs rescued mock victims and, in the case of a few, transported them a short distance in order to simulate transport communication operations.

Over 40 volunteers from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and airport agencies acted as mock victims for the exercise, while representatives from MassPort Fire Rescue, the FBI, Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Air Force, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region 1, Metro Boston EMS Council Region 4, the Bedford, Lexington and Lincoln Fire Departments, the Concord Police and Fire Departments and Lahey Hospital all took part.

“These kinds of live training programs help our paramedics and EMTs stay sharp and prepared for any kind of emergency,” Armstrong CEO Rich Raymond said. “I want to thank everyone who contributed to making this exercise possible and thank all of the agencies who worked collaboratively, drawing upon their individual expertise to create and respond to a very lifelike scenario.”

Armstrong has been the preferred ambulance provider for Hanscom Air Force Base since 2016.

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Melrose Police Charge Suspect in Armstrong Ambulance Transportation Van Theft

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Police Charge Suspect in Armstrong Ambulance Transportation Van Theft

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael Lyle reports that the Melrose Police Department has charged a man in connection with this morning’s theft of an Armstrong Ambulance transportation van from a hospital.

NICHOLAS BURKE, AGE 23, OF PEABODY faces a number of charges including:

  • Larceny of a Motor Vehicle

At between 6:30 and 6:40 a.m., Melrose Police responded after an unoccupied Armstrong Ambulance 2016 Ford Transit Van was reported missing from outside the emergency department of MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Through a subsequent investigation, police determined that BURKE had been exiting the hospital building at the approximate time that the van was stolen. A review of hospital surveillance footage showed a man, identified as BURKE, close the rear doors of the van before entering the vehicle and driving south on Rowe Street. Melrose Police also learned that BURKE dropped a bag containing a white powdery substance believed to be narcotics on the hospital floor as he was exiting the building.

Shortly before 1 p.m., a motorist called the Massachusetts State Police indicating they spotted the stolen van on Rt. 1 in Peabody. A state trooper located the van and attempted to affect a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued on Rt. 1 to Rt. 129, where the van entered the Goodwin Circle rotary, exiting eastbound toward Lynn where it struck a parked Ford Explorer near Regina Road in Lynn. The two men inside the vehicle, including BURKE, were arrested.

The two suspects are scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Peabody District Court for charges related to the pursuit. They also face summons to Lynn District Court for charges related to a shoplifting incident that occurred earlier in the day in that city. Later Friday, BURKE may be transferred by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office to Malden District Court for arraignment on the Melrose charges related to the auto theft and drug possession.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Melrose Police Investigating after Armstrong Ambulance Transportation Van is Stolen from MelroseWakefield Hospital

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MELROSE — Police Chief Michael Lyle and Armstrong Ambulance CEO Richard Raymond report that an investigation is underway after an Armstrong non-emergency transportation van was stolen from the lot of a local hospital.

An Armstrong Ambulance 2016 Ford Transit Van was Massachusetts Ambulance License plate no. 2744 was reported missing from outside the emergency department of MelroseWakefield Hospital between 6:30 and 6:40 a.m. Thursday. The van had arrived to pick up a patient being discharged when an unknown suspect stole the vehicle.

No patients were on-board the van at the time, and no one was injured in the incident. Armstrong Ambulance officials have confirmed that no medications or medical equipment was on-board the “chair car” van at the time.

The incident is under investigation by the Melrose Police Department. Melrose police is in contact with staff from MelroseWakefield Hospital. Armstrong Ambulance is cooperating fully with the police investigation.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of the transport van or sees one that matches its description, they are asked to contact the Melrose Police Department at 781-665-1212.

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Armstrong Ambulance Leads Lifesaving Class at Inaugural Boston College Police Youth Academy

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Armstrong Ambulance
87 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 12, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Armstrong Ambulance Leads Lifesaving Class at Inaugural Boston College Police Youth Academy

ARLINGTON — Armstrong Ambulance Service took part in last week’s Boston College Youth Police Academy, teaching cadets critical lifesaving skills.

On Friday, Aug. 9, Armstrong Training Coordinator Larry LeDoux and Director of Operations Sean Mangan visited the youth academy and worked with the young cadets to teach hands-only CPR and Stop the Bleed techniques.

The 18 cadets who took part in the academy are now equipped with essential, time-sensitive lifesaving skills that could be applied in a variety of emergency situations, including cardiac arrest and injury-related incidents, prior to the arrival of first responders.

During the training session, the cadets broke off into specialized groups to take part in hands-on instruction on resuscitation and blood loss prevention, under the guidance of LeDoux and Mangan, as well as instructors from the Boston College Police Department. The cadets comprised the BC Police Department’s inaugural academy class.

“These skills are critical ones that could benefit anyone at any time,” Armstrong CEO Rich Raymond said. “We’re proud to support Boston College’s inaugural youth academy and share these lifesaving techniques with young cadets so that they can be prepared to act in any number scenarios where every second counts.”

 

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