2/26/09

America
Bill aims to enhance access to emergency care
Lewiston council raises EMS fee - Idaho
Nashville Equipment, Manpower Could Be Cut - Tennessee
Trachea Punctured By Pencil; EMS Delayed - Tennessee
Southampton cuts off EMS aid to Pemberton - New Jersey
Shortage: Fire and EMS responders wanted! - Texas
Tallahassee, Leon County move to join fire, EMS - Florida
New ambulance building will be financed from revenue - Iowa

Criminal
Paramedic Arrested in Pellet-Gun Shooting - New York

Human Interest
Firefighter/Paramedic Talks about Meeting Mrs. Obama
Tech firm delivers medical care around the world

Awards-Honors
SMFD Awards Firefighter, Paramedic of the Year - California

Medevac
Maryland May Lose 'Trooper' Medevac Program - Maryland

ER /Hospital
Harsh economy crowds ER with uninsured

Obits/Services
Cecilia Turnbough - Virginia

World
EMT Admits Incompetence After Refusing to Help Patient During His Break - UK
Car lands in shop window after crash with 999 medics - UK