3/31/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance Collides with TDOT Truck - Ternnessee

Legal
University of Chicago Medical Center in violation of emergency room services law, U.S. alleges

America
Fire Chief / EMS Director Found Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot - Texas
Binns' firing from White Lake Ambulance Authority remains unsettled - Michigan
Strange Ambulance Scandal Hits Wilson Building - Washington DC
Error made in report - Massachusetts
Firefighter, paramedic out of jobs over YouTube video - Wisconson
MAST Board Prepares For Director To Leave - Missouri
New ambulance service coming to area - Wisconsin
Taking supervisors off streets hurts EMS - Massachusetts
City Graduates Latest Class Of Paramedics - New York

Criminal
Former Ambulance Leader Accused of Spending Spree - Nedw York
Firefighter Arrested for Allegedly Selling Cocaine - Ohio

Canada
No cash to avert strike; paramedics set to walk - Canada

Obits/Services
Jimmie "Jim" Anson Ford - Ohio
John W. Petro Sr. - Pennsylvania
Joseph Edwin Sealy Jr. - Georgia
Michael Anthony James - North Carolina
Orren H. Baisch - New York

Human Interest
Volunteers run in paramedic's family - Pennsylvania

3/29/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Paramedic injured in Reseda crash - California
Man injured in six vehicle crash, ambulance was on emergency run - Texas

America
Ambulance service in Northampton to end - Massachusetts
Muncie fire run statistics tell the EMS tale - Indiana
More work to be done on EMS investigation - South Carolina
Rural/Metro, union upset on talks - New York
Suicides Up Among Chicago Firefighters - Illinois
North Las Vegas Fire Station 6th Busiest in Nation - Nevada
Patient Jumps From Ambulance On Tollway - Illinois

Canada
NBers asked to help pay costs of improving ambulance system - Canada

Human Interest
Soccer tournament to honor flight paramedic - Maryland
Here to tell the story, and to offer thanks - New Hampshire

Awards-Honors
Sussex EMS earns silver medal in Baltimore competition - Maryland

Medevac
Mercy Air opens Thermal base - California

Criminal
Burgess gets consecutive life sentence - Tennessee

ER /Hospital
Rising gunshot violence is costing trauma center big - Virginia
Hospital can't pay IRS, may face closure - Missouri
Missouri unveils 50-bed mobile hospital - Missouri

Medevac
Shock Trauma head denounces Medevac delay bill - Maryland

Photos
Photos: SUV Slams Into Fire Truck; 2 Critical - Colorado

3/27/09

Ambulance Crash Log
4 hurt in ambulance crash - Illinois
Man charged with DUI in ambulance crash - Illinois

Obits/Services
Richard McAllan - New York

Criminal
Murphy paramedic robs bank, takes hostage then kills self - North Carolina

America
Ambulance Service Wins Major Boston Account Away from National Firm - Massachusetts
Taney County Ambulance Audit Begins - Missiuri
Small victory: MAST residency ordinance is held another week - Missouri
Lawyer for fired 911 operator points at troubled system - Georgia
Paid EMTs to start next month in W. Manheim - Pennsylvania
Berlin gets ambulance bid from Montpelier - Vermont
Changing 911 to save money - Kentucky
North Las Vegas opens $4.7 million fire station - Nevada
Fire Chief Talks $1 Salary, Major Changes, Personnel Moves - Maryland
Norwell letter: Veterans should be considered when hiring decisions made - Massachusetts
Carmel Valley Fire to lay off firefighter, reassign and cut salaries - CaliforniaCriminal
Feds unseal 75-count indictment against Priority 1 EMS Jasper owners - Texas
Boise man charged with assault for throwing bloody towel at medic - Idaho

Canada
Paramedics say no to last offer; paramedics set to strike - Canada
Calling code red on Island - Canada
Paramedics heading to help in Fargo - Canada

Human Interest
Bell seeks to ride to the rescue - Ohio

Awards-Honors
Hub EMS gets ‘Innovator’ award - Massachusetts

Medevac
Complaints Fly Between FL EMS Operation, Former Pilot - Florida

3/26/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance involved in Norfolk accident - Nebraska

Military
128th Medical Company Returning Home - Alabama

America
KC Mayor Asks MAST Director To Resign - Missouri
KC Council panel OKs starting process to turn MAST ambulance into city department - Missouri
Flooding: Ambulance convoy leaves Twin Cities for Fargo-Moorhead - North Dakota
Boardman Township Run Ambulance Service in the Works - Ohio
Rural/Metro to Host Investor Day at NASDAQ
Stockton should not appeal dispatch ruling - California
Firefighter May Have Neglected EMS Rules - Washington DC
Stateline Medical Business Booms in Sick Economy - Illinois
Family: Ambulance Delay Cost Mother's Life - Oklahoma
Big Changes On The Way For Panhandle Emergency Services - Texas
LifeFlight begins service at York Hospital - Maine

Medevac
FAA headed to Naples to investigate Medflight complaint - Florida

Human Interest
Ambulance board, service lauded - Texas

Canada
Council to review ER closure cost - Canada
Near death experience has mother questioning EMS services - Canada

World
'Paramedic' conman alert - UK

Obits/Services
Jerry Wayne Williams - Texas
Former Turtlecreek EMS chief Stevens dies - Ohio

3/25/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Stolen ambulance causes six-car crash in Evanston - Iliinois

America
EMS union unhappy with details of province’s plan - California
EMS Paging Tower Crashes Into Roadway - Texas
Power shift irks ambulance volunteers - Wisconsin
Paramedics praise new move over law - Massachusetts
Don't play politics with the future of MAST - Missouri
Berlin considers ambulance service switch - Vermont
Enhanced 911 Useless to Rio Arriba Ambulances Which Lack GPS - New Mexico
Fire marshal running for Toledo mayor - Ohio
Covering the bases: Ambulance fees and Medicare law - Maryland
Pit bulls keep firefighters out of burning home - California

Legal
Final lawsuit settled in ambulance case - Michigan

Criminal
Another ex-EMSA employee accused of theft - Florida
Former paramedic indicted on rape charges - Indiana

ER /Hospital
Everett hospital hopes new system reduces ER waits - Washington

Medevac
Crash course in heli-safety - California

World
Ambos want police escorts as attacks double since 2005 - Australia
Fireman dresses as Spiderman to rescue autistic boy

Obits/Services
Michael J. Gilbert - Texas

Awards-Honors
Four emergency medical responders win award - California

3/24/09

America
Emergency trauma care needs improvement - Alaska
County should explain old ambulance billing - South Carolina
Snub of ambulance money sparks fire chief's concern - Massachusetts
MAST board takes no action on director - Missouri
Rescue squad low on funds - West Virginia
Rescuers' calls up, response times slower - Colorado
Fallon Ambulance nabs big contract with parent organization of Mass. General - Massachusetts
PreCheck expanding New Mexico operations
County Fast Tracks EMS Facility For Federal Funding - Michigan
Union wants full time EMS coordinator position - Rhode Island
Doddridge Co. Commission Appoints Fact Finding Committee - West Virginia
City Not Renewing Contract with Fire Chief - Tennessee
County EMS criticized in DHEC report - South Carolina
Clemente Ambulance files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection - Ohio

Canada
Patient dies of injuries after ambulance hits ditch in northern Alberta - Canada

Military
Partnership Team Aid Iraqi Medics in Transition - Iraq

World
Paramedic disarms gunman - South Africa

3/23/09

America
Repercussions of laying off paramedic supervisors debated - Massachusetts
Drunken driver slams into paramedic - New York
Committee opts for county EMS - New Jersey
Pay-as-you-go ambulances not the recession 911 they seem - California
Lang suggests combining fire, EMS - Rhode Island
Are Paramedics Necessary?; Town Considering Going All BLS - Ohio
Newport Hires New Fire Chief; Hopes to Move Past Controversy - North Carolina
EMS is faster, better than ever - FloridaFeatures
MetroHealth, Cleveland EMS opposition puts regional use of cardiac arrest therapy in doubt

Medevac
Medflight investigation - Florida

World
Ambulance service's computers crash on busy Saturday night - UK
700 new ambulances for Scotland
Ambos hit and truckie injured in mindless rock attacks - Australia

Obits/Services
Robert Snowfield - New Jersey

3/22/09

America
Man Billed for Firetruck He Didn't Use After Calling For Ambulance- Arizona
Singer punts on EMS stunt - New Jersey
Keyser EMS to drop paid staff - West Virginia
Cuts limit options - Michigan
Cops, EMTs receive 'crisis call' training - Idaho
Commitment time takes toll on unpaid firefighters - Pennsylvania
Anne Arundel to charge for ambulance rides - Maryland
Southeast Ohio EMS increases billing rates - Ohio
In 3 years, PMT shaves minute off ambulance response times for city - Arizona
Volunteers accuse chief of ‘playing politics’ - New York

Human Interest
Tales of the Three Rivers Fire Department -- then and now - Michigan

Canada
More paramedics to be added at TTC stations - Canada

Awards-Honors
Colquitt paramedic named region’s EMT of the Year - Georgia

3/21/09

Ambulance Crash Log
1 EMT Worker Hurt Responding to Morning Accident on I-39 - Wisconsin

America
TCAD audit to begin next week - Missouri
New Berlin ambulance adding paid component - New York
Off Deadline - Hawaii
City Council urged to get EMS contract bids - Illinois
Emergency Services Agency says budget cuts problematic - West Virginia
Ambulance response fuels fight - MassachusettsCanada
Helicopter ambulance not a priority for Quebec - Canada

ER /Hospital
EMS will need more money just to maintain ambulance levels - Canada

Obits/Services
Harry Edward Ingram - West Virginia/Virginia
Gary Ray Vasquez - Texas

Medevac
High-tech upgrades mark medical helicopter's years of service - Minnesota
Sheriff's Rescue Helicopter Soon To Take Flight - California
East Miss, area gets helicopter ambulance - Mississippi

Criminal
More than a dozen former co-workers, others stunned at charges against paramedic/nurse - Texas

Canada
An uneven playing field for rural ambulance operators - Canada

3/20/09

America
PMT cuts response time - Arizona
Court: City must use AMR dispatch - California
Central EMS losing contract with Fayetteville veterans hospital - Arkansas
Still no decision on ambulance dispute in Clark County - Indiana
MAST Ambulance Argues Against City Takeover - Missouri
City taking cautious early look at combining police, fire departments - South Carolina
View: Pursuit of justice threatened by EMT case - Massachusetts
Struggling MedStar seeking more money from cities or will raise costs for patients - Texas
Sussex Co. EMS eyes possible cost cuts - Delaware
EMS Group used federal disaster funds for booze - North Dakota
Paramedic resigned after Chapel Hill player died - North Carolina
Rally outside City Hall over further FDNY cuts - New York
EMS resolutions receive county approval - Florida
EMS Under Budget Microscope In Pinellas - Florida

Canada
Too many ambulances used for non-emergencies - Canada
Richardson death highlights air ambulance woes - Canada
Ambulance Strike Looming - Canada

Obits/Services
Candy Tippie - Texas

3/19/09

America
Will EMT probe taints cops' court testimony?
10 firefighters hurt in Philadelphia crash
EMS discussions will become individual negotiations - Idaho
Lakewood to decide fate of joyriding EMS members - New Jersey
Both sides optimistic on fire/ EMS contract renewal - Ohio
Special panel rejects Fire Department's takeover of MAST - Missouri
Ambulance president to be fired - Wisconsin
Area fire unions form coalition to fight EMS cutbacks - Florida
Firefighters turn on Heilmann - Illinois
So far, so good for ambulance service transition - Minnesota
Rescue squad asks City Council: Where’s the land? - South Carolina
Big fat emergency: Obese rescue workers at risk, study says - Canada
Baton Rouge to get real time ambulance cameras - Louisiana
Mayor Says $5M Per Year Fire Service Is A Waste - Florida

Human Interest
EMS has been Coyle’s passion since high school - mVirginia
New Emergency Workers in Poor Shape

Legal
Will EMT probe taints cops' court testimony? - Massachusetts

Obits/Services
Glory Eucillis Wilcox - Nebraska

Criminal
Man may be executed for firefighter deaths - California

3/17/09

Bird smashes through medevac windshield - Florida
Council backs $500 ambulance fee - Maryland
Ambulance Service Operations Head In New Direction - Tennessee
Responding to ambulance emergency - New York
DCCC offers new course for medics, paramedics - North Carolina
Rural/Metro Makes $5.0 Million Voluntary Debt Prepayment, Raises Shareholder Rights Plan Threshold to 10%
Urbana, Champaign mulling major ambulance fee hikes - Illinois
Natick examines cost of private vs. public ambulance service - Massachusetts
Tri-State opens station to serve mall area - Wisconson
Bassett Rescue to begin 'soft billing' - Virginia
EMS looks for additional location, meets with county - Ohio
Handi-Van and ambulance motors disturb - Hawaii

World
Lone paramedic stabbed in ambulance station raid - UK

Criminal
Former Austin nurse/paramedic charged in 3 patient deaths - Texas
Fake firefighter nabbed after trying to fight fire - New York

Human Interest
Motley Crue Go Cruising in an Ambulance to Announce Crue Fest 2 Tour

Canada
Paramedic service starting assessment program for Eganville area - Canada
Kumbaya moment for CUPE - Canhada

Obits/Services
Marian "Stacy" Golden - Texas
Robert Troy Shreve - Virginia

3//16/09

America
5 taken to hospital after TARC bus crashes into home, cars and apartment complex - Kentucky
New ambulances hit the streets to handle non-emergency transports - Oregon
AFD Computer System Back - Texas
Top medical training tool coming to Ancilla - Indiana
Otsego County looks to attract more volunteers - New York
Cut emergency crews a break - New Jersey
Denver Health Changes Emergency Response Policy - Colorado
Bill designed to create state radio system worries local officials about the cost burden - Oklahoma
Pinellas County plan to cut paramedics worries Clearwater - Florida
FEMA formally issued GAP Analysis Guidance
Deputy Assistant Administrator for the USFA appointed

Human Interest
Girl Calls 911, Helps Save Baby Brother's Life - Texas
Firefighter rescues own brother from burning home - Virginia

Criminal
Veteran Cleveland paramedic set for trial on sex charges - Ohio

World
Woman lay dying as paramedic was under attack - Scotland
EMS to get MCI ambulances - Qatar

Job Listings
Pennsylvania: EMS System Specialist

Awards-Honors
First responders recognized for service to Cumberland - New Jersey
“We should not forget those who came before us.” - Texas

Medevac
Air-Medical Flight Teams Lobby to Improve Low-Altitude Infrastructure, Protect Patients and Advance Air Ambulance Safety
When Seconds Count: A Look Into the Area’s Medical Helicopter Service - South Carolina

Obits/Services
James E. Reeder - New Jersey

3/15/09

America
Investigation Uncovers Denver's Broken Ambulance System - Colorado
Bedington Fire Department eliminates its only ambulance - West Virginia
Cities are increasing fees for ambulance runs - Ohio
City Council goal: Reduce ambulance fee hike - Illinois
Medevac privatization could cost patients thousands - Maryland
It Worked in KCK, but Should KCMO Consolidate Fire, Ambulance Service? - Missouri
More equipment, staff of surf rescue techs added to beaches -Texas
Ambulance costs - North Carolina
Post-parade tumult keeps emergency workers jumping - Pennsylvania

Special Report
National EMS Memorial Service Releases Names of 2009 Honorees
Human Interest

'Every 15 Minutes' shows real dangers of drinking, driving - Arkansas
Jackson students teach Spanish to firefighters, paramedics - Ohio

Canada
'Virtual waiting room' - Canada

Medevac
Trauma One crew exemplifies level of care in air ambulances - Florida
How Technology is Helping Medical Helicopter Crews

3/14/09

America
Rural/Metro Wins New Contract for Non-Emergency Ambulance Services - Oregon
Firefighters quit job to support co-worker in Rio Hondo - Texas
Video shows horseplay in EMT vehicle - New Jersey
Budget cuts threaten EMS response times - Florida
Council: Chief OK to research paramedic service - California
Baton Rouge Deploys Telemedicine Program To Link Ambulances, ED - Louisiana
Kitis named new area EMS director - West Virginia
QA: Fire crew at medical emergencies is efficient system - Arizona
Out Of Staters Filling EMS Jobs - Oklahoma
Volunteers upgrade to EMTs - Michigan

Awards-Honors
Apperson earns Star of Life - California

Medevac
Pilot goes from 'new guy' to hero in an instant - Florida
Life Force taking medical transportation to new heights - Tennessee
Potential Legislation in Washington Could Ground Air Medical Transport - Illinois

Legal
Remonstrance hearing for Gregg ambulance loan set for March 24 - Indiana

Human Interest
Bill Would Honor State Police Flight Paramedic Who Died - Maryland

Criminal
EMT Accused Of Forgery, Didn’t Want To Wait - New York
Man who allegedly posed as EMT is arrested - Texas

3/12/09

Special Report
Graphic DVD hopes to help protect responders, reduce secondary accidents at scenes - North Carolina
Defibrillators recalled after reported incidents

What the New Stimulus Bill Means For You

Ambulance Crash Log
Dashcam Video: Hit-And-Run With Ambulance - Missouri
Paramedic remains in serious condition after crash - North Dakota

Legal
Texas lawmaker: Sex offenders shouldn't be EMTs - Texas
EMS monitoring legislation - 0klahoma

America
Pompano Beach improves EMS response times - Florida
CK Fire and Rescue to Ask Voters for Levy Increase - Washington
St. Pete to Pinellas: Back off on EMS changes - Florida
Fire chief puts forth his case for more people - Arkansas
5 Troy firefighters on unpaid leave for lapsed certifications - Ohio

Criminal
Sheriff's deputies arrest man accused of posing as paramedic - Texas
Hijacked Paramedic's Testimony - Hawaii

World
Horse can go where ambulance can't - New Zealand

Human Interest
US Responder Hero for Guatemala
Coach Thanks Lifesavers - Michigan

Obits/Services
Donald Barry Newman Jr. - New York

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance rolls over on Frackville grade - Pennsylvania

3/11/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance rolls over on Frackville grade - Pennsylvania

America
Nez Perce County wants EMS details - Idaho
A city ponders: Who gets to drive the ambulance? - Missouri
EMS Response In Question In Harrison County - Ohio
Slow Going - North Dakota
Mercy donation buys paramedics equipment, time - Wisconsin
More staff could mean ambulance in Spring Creek - California
DC looking to change how it disposes of surplus PPE and uniforms - Washington DC
DC to go back to court on beards - Washington DC

Legal
Lawsuit over fainting when using needles - New York

Criminal
Records Say Woman Hijacked Ambulance, Attacked Paramedic - Hawaii
EMT accused of stealing from patient - Idaho

Medevac
EMS Panel Findings Meeting Opposition - Maryland

Human Interest
Women appreciate working as 'one of the guys' - Ohio

3/10/09

America
Rhinelander City Council Approves Transfer of EMS & Ambulance Services - Wisconsin
Some Ambulance Workers Resist Consolidation - Missouri
Santa Rosa considers medical emergency fee - California
Study favors Boardman-owned ambulances - Ohio
EMS Providers Urged to Clean Stethoscopes to Prevent MRSA Transmission - New Jersey
Ridgefield first responders have new CPR device - Connecticut
Elko OKs paramedics, ALS care - NevadaCriminal
Suspect Charged in Ambulance Hijacking - Hawaii
Career swindler caught by police - New Jersey

Medevac
Panel: Add Extra Pilot, Medic To Medevac Missions - Maryland

Canada
Ambulance deal struck - Canada

Human Interest
Greece Volunteer Ambulance marks 50 years of change - New York

3/9/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Ambulance crashes, killing patient on way to Fargo hospital - North Dakota

America
Tough sledding for EMS firm on its first day - Georgia
Point of Rocks residents worried about gaps in ambulance service - Maryland
Fire union vs. MAST, the final round - Missouri
Passaic sheriff's ambulances try to fill a void - New Jersey
AED mandate for schools - North Carolina
Are you ready to pay for emergency help in Santa Rosa? - California

Human Interest
Woman who died twice takes time to thank her rescuers - North Carolina
Driving skills, compassion are his legacy - Illinois

Awards-Honors
Rescue Squad Celebrating 75 Years - Virginia

Obits/Services
Popular roller derby EMT found dead on Saturday - Arizona
Martin County firefighter killed in accident Sunday morning - Florida
Martin County paramedic dies in motorcycle crash near Boynton Beach - Florida

Canada
ZOLL Wins $12 Million Contract from Quebec Ministry of Health
Ambulances need more resources, say PEI paramedics - Canada

Medevac
Emergency doctors join push for better EMS helicopter safety

Criminal
EMT Guilty Of Leaving Scene Of Fatal Auto Crash - New York

Legal
Judge: Ambulance Authority broke law - Michigan

3/7/09

Criminal
City Ambulance Hijacked With Patient, Crew Inside - Hawaii

Insights
Insights from a Gathering of Eagles

Public Affairs
March 5 2009 AAA Advisory

AAA Government Affairs E-Update - March 2009

Canada
Paramedic raises $8,268 by climbing the seven highest office buildings - Canada

America
Detroit EMS is in trouble - Michigan
Emergency? Wait for an ambulance - Florida
New Edinburg ambulance requirements cause outrage - Texas
Motor Medics race to rescue - Florida
Ambulance board holds special meeting - Arkansas
City to save $3,500 with EMS membership mailer - Texas
Firefighters and paramedic have religious right to keep beards - District of Columbia

Criminal
Illegal status of 2 men involved in Covington killing of paramedic spark call for reform - Louisiana
Arsonist convicted of murder in blaze that killed OC firefighter - Florida

Medevac
Duck strikes medical helicopter - Florida
Life Flight to Base Helicopter in Lorain County - Ohio
Salazar bill addresses air med safety issues - Colorado
Helicopter service en route to Jefferson County - Florida

Awards-Honors
Deltona fire chief honored by EMT registry - Florida

Human Interest
Super Speed Ambulances

3/6/09

Ambulance Crash Log
Omaha pays ambulance crash victims $470000 - Nebraska

America
Agreement near on fire/EMS contract with Hebron - Ohio
Gov. Paterson's EMS plan will slow response - New York
Bill would help counties collect on EMS charges - North Carolina
Head of Cleveland EMS union suspended over stolen ambulance - Ohio
Toppin no longer EMS chief after spat - North Carolina
VAS shut down temporarily - Arkansas
Paramedic talks woman out of jumping from building - Illinois
Paramedic supervisor was involved in a three-vehicle accident - Delaware
DC fire chief wants $41M for firehouse renovations - Washington DC
Firefighters hot over police ploy - New Hampshire
For two EMTs, a very special delivery - Massachusetts

Job Listings
Pennsylvania: Paramedics

Obits/Services
Jeff Mann - Nevada
Charles Myshrall - Connecticut

Criminal
NYC EMT pleads guilty to hit-run - New York

Medevac
Opponents to medevac changes mobilize - Maryland

Canada
Edmonton woman says, "Thanks for saving my life" - Canada

World
Florida Guard Medics teach Iraqi Police lifesaving skills
State award eases lifesaver's memories of rescue tragedy - Australia

3/4/09

America
City rolls out solar panels on ambulance in order to save a few bucks - Kansas
American Medical Response lands another contract with San Mateo County - California
Edinburg adopts stricter ambulance regulations - Texas
Firefighter-Paramedics Start Serving Pine Mountain Club - California
Future of VAS up in air - Arkansas
Minerva appoints Aaron Stoller as fire chief - Ohio
Obama taps experienced emergency boss as FEMA chief

Human Interest
911 lessons helped 4-year-old save mom - Colorado
First Paramedic Springer to Retire in Gadsden County - Florida
Midd-West High School EMT rises to a challenge - Pennsylvania

Criminal
Two more booked in St. Tammany EMT murder-for-hire case - Louisiana

Obits/Services
Funeral arrangements made for Firefighter/Paramedic Michael J. Darrington - Ohio

World
Costs crisis hits ambulances - New Zealand

3/3/09

America
Ford Motor Company ambulance settlement
Calais stands by its ambulance plan - Maine
Ambulance Authority in the Works for Doddridge County - West Virginia
More powerful 2010 Ford E-Series Super Duty ambulance unveiled
Union blasts mayor for not using jakes as EMTs - Masachusetts
Woman Calls 911 Over 'McNugget Emergency' - Florida
You can now 'feel' that EMSA ambulance - Oklahoma
Arlington Heights debates cost of ambulance rides - Illinois
Some on council criticize plan to cut police, fire, EMS - Texas
Detroit EMS Mobile Station Unveiled - Michigan
County says yes to EMS priority dispatch changes - Florida
County spars with contractor over EMS station - Texas
Lehi battalion chief helps to improve city services - Utah
Hospital set to take over ambulances - IdahoWorld
Firefighter, Paramedic, 3 others die in ill-fated Mexican treasure hunt - Mexico

Criminal
Marital woes, money behind alleged paramedic murder-for-hire - Louisiana

Obits/Services
Heart attack blamed for Toledo firefighter’s death - Ohio

Human Interest
Thornton boy honored for 911 call - Colorado

Awards-Honors
Mansfield FF/Paramedic a finalist for award - Ohio

3/2/09

Criminal
Paramedic wife booked with murder for hire - Louisiana

Human Interest
Chimp EMT: Despite chaos, EMTs focus on victims - Connecticut

America
Fire Truck Hits, Kills Young Child - Missouri
It’s all about taxes, not public safety - Alaska
Lanese paramedic investigation still under review - South Carolina
Emergency medicine cooperative looking at many options - California
Man charged with biting tip off of paramedic's thumb - Illinois
St. Mary's Starts Pediatric Transport Team - Indiana
Local Fire Agencies Face Reduction In County EMS Funding - Florida
Lincoln Places Sixth Ambulance in Service - Nebraska
Time to streamline Pinellas 911 service - Florida
KC can't afford hasty decision on takeover of MAST - Missouri
FEMA Requests Applicants for the National Advisory Council

Medevac
Hospital makes helicopter service safer - Missouri

Canada
New Brunswick's ambulance service leading the way, says expert - Canada

Awards-Honors
Paramedics honored for rescue - Noprth Carolina

Obits/Services
Michael J. Darrington - Ohio

World
Patients suffer as strike continues - India
Paramedics demand police back-up to problem properties - UK
Ambos can't use new stretchers - Australia