2/28/08

America
Blanco EMS could lose license over drug allegations - Texas
Medics will be tested on skills - Washington DC
City Hall Overhaul Could Reduce Ambulance Crews - Lexington, Kentucky
Franklin meeting on EMS boils over - New Jersey
Riverside County ambulances not diverted -- all hospitals crowded - California
Slidell keeps sole EMS provider - Louisiana
Hartselle to use non-licensed ambulances - Alabama
Stoddard County ambulance director, SEMO Electric in verbal dispute over power outage - Missouri
Ambulance simulator makes students better drivers - Florida
Eatonville will have to go without outside help -
Fire, rescue report cites strides, but majority of night calls still aren't answered by 'first due' - Botetourt County, Virginia
EMS Council transportation committee delays decision on local zones - Georgia
Women's fire truck ride, station visit land firefighters in trouble - Nashville, Tennessee
E.C. Fire Dept. Will Provide Ambulances to Several Towns - Wisconsin
Fire Chief Nearly Hit On Highway Twice - Colorado
Casino contract goes to Macomb Co. ambulance company - Michigan
Obesity taxes ambulance gear - New Hampshire
First Responders Congress Commences on March 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Human Interest
50 years: Sea Isle Ambulance Corps All Volunteers - New Jersey
Rescuers Are Rescued From Nature's Fury - New Hampshire
The man who brought the aerial ambulance to Tennessee

Criminal
Suit hits Metro Fire – cover-up is alleged - Sacramento, California

Medevac
Air Trek investigation at Charlotte County Airport - Florida