4/3/08

Ambulance Crash Log
Woman Killed In Ambulance Crash - Kentucky

Special Report
Righting an Injustice: Those who assaut us should pay

Awards-Honors
Stewart named Hero of Emergency Medicine by American College of Emergency Physicians
Pioneer of paramedic model to be honored

America
State of emergency; Paramedics call it “hugging the wall.” - California
Tempe ground zero in ambulance battle - Arizona
Eatonville coping with limited emergency services - Washington
Resolution supports squad's disbursement - New Jersey
Fire Dispatchers Given Jobs Back Despite Protest - Rhode Island
First responder programs like one in Oriskany will help save lives - Virginia
Southern Paramedic gives business updates, goals - Arizona
Rescue squad launches ‘floating ambulance’ - Alabama
Action ambulance is sponsor for MVES fundraiser - Stoneham, Massachusetts
EMS updating cardiac arrest protocol - Kentucky
Committee discusses ambulance service options - Franklin County, Illinois

World
Train crush victim freed by having his leg amputated by 6 paramedics - UK

ER /Hospital
Hospital is cutting services to stabilize financial condition - Virginia

Criminal
Man allegedly posed as paramedic captain and helicopter pilot - California

Human Interest
Family Fighting With Insurance Company Over Transport Of Newborn Baby - Florida
Community EMS: Providing service in Novi for 25 years - California
A Texan's quick action saves tough Afghan boy

Obits/Services
First woman firefighter Virginia E. Warren, EMT - Lower Allen Township, Pennsylvania
James K. Shea, Jr., - Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
Emergency medicine advocate, fire surgeon Don Thomas dies - Kentucky