5/30/09

America
Lawrence takes over emergency service program - New Jersey
Selma Council restores full funding to town's EMS operation - North Carolina
Doddridge County to Form Ambulance Authority - West Virginia
Eastern Salisbury to cut its ambulance service - Pennsylvania
Increased ambulance use reduces EMS deficit, but cuts will still come - Florida
Action Ambulance partners with Georgetown - Massachusetts
Ambulance district director describes challenges of EMS job - Missouri
Council will continue EMS negotiations - Idaho
Legislature approves ban on ‘first responders’ fee - Florida
Cal EMA presents Free Federal Pandemic Planning Course
Perth Amboy council approves cost-cutting plan for emergency medical services - New Jersey
Trauma Care Moves Up a Level in Topeka - Kansas

Obits/Services
City's 1st trauma surgeon lived a life of service - Alabama

Criminal
Man to stand trial for head-butting paramedic - Wisconsin
Sarasota EMT's charges amended - Florida
EMT had sex with teenage cousin - Florida

World
Scientists identify new lethal virus in Africa