4/23/09

Special Report
Demand Strong For Paramedics And Emergency Medical Techs
City-Wide AED Alert in Boston - Massachusetts
7 of the coolest fire stations on earth

America
Several Ambulances in Danger of Being Cut in Sumner County-Erika Lathon - Tennessee
Paramedic Stalemate - Washington
SWAT Doctor Says It's All About Saving Lives - Oregon
Want an Ambulance? Too Bad - Pennsylvania
Manteca ambulance crews will be responding faster - California
10 men out closes fire substations - Massachusetts
Snags delay 2 ambulances - Massachusetts

Ambulance Crash Log
Jacko Flees in SUV After Crash With Ambulance - California

Criminal
HFD ambulance stolen by joyriders while medics take call - Texas
Man accused in theft from ambulance - Mississippi

Canada
Paramedics circulate petitions - Canada

World
Weary paramedics prepare for first mass strike in 36 years - Australia
Taxi meters to be fitted to ambulances - China

Medevac
FAA plan would require alarms on air ambulances
AAMS Outlines Importance of Helicopter Medical Services at House Subcommittee Hearing

Human Interest
Mayo Emergency Dispatch Recieves Rare Honor - Minnesota
Detroit Woman's Underwire Bra Deflects Bullet - Michigan
Awards-Honors
Paramedic Receives Medal of Valor - Georgia

Obits/Services
Margaret Lynn Newton - Virginia