5/16/09

America
Study tests the effect of ending ambulance diversion
Volunteer ambulance service shuts down in Parrottsville - Tennessee
Firefighter declared brain-dead - North Carolina
New Fire Chief Says New Paramedics Are Needed - Texas
Medical center ordered closed - Louisiana

Legal
Collier EMS leader accuses firefighters of cheating on medication tests - Florida
Judge recuses himelf in slain EMT case - New York

Medevac
Reviving Hawaii Air Ambulance - Hawaii

Awards-Honors
12 firefighters win 'Star of Life' - Tennessee
County EMS workers honored for exceptional service to community - New York
Pittsburgh honors brave medical service by professionals, civilians - Pennsylvania

Human Interest
EMS Bikers on Memorial Ride from NYC to Virginia

Obits/Services
Douglas A. Marsh - Texas