6/11/09

Features
Video of Live RPG removed from soldier

America
EMS worker hurt at I-65 crash scene - Kentucky
S.F. mayor proposes big raises in city fees - California
Topsfield changes ambulance service - Massachusetts
EMS may add non-transport fee - Kentucky
EMS Fees - Vital Revenue Source or Tricky New Tax? - Calfornia
Health Quest to sell Alamo Ambulance - New York
Florida amongst the worst in nation in health emergency capabilities according to report - Florida
Hiker, pilot of crashed heli found dead - New Mexico
ABQjournal Slide Show: Chopper Crash - New Mexico

Medevac
CALSTAR celebrating new base in Amador County - California

Criminal
Rural MetroEMT fired for thefts - New York

Human Interest
Station to be named for fallen paramedic - Maryland

World
Argentina's medical services say they are being swamped
What The H1N1 Pandemic Means
Swine Flu Is An Official Pandemic
WHO raises flu pandemic alert to highest level

Canada
Emergency room closures will cost Niagara EMS - Canada

Legal
Ambulance Service Files Chapter 11 - Tennessee

Bodily Assault Log
EMTs, police, targets in two assaults on same day - New Jersey
OHP trooper placed on administrative leave after scuffle with paramedic - Oklahoma

Human Interest
Paramedic recalls explosion at ConAgra plant - North Carolina
Dohlman shares 23 years of EMT memories - Minnesota

Awards-Honors
Boca Raton paramedic honored for bravery at the beach - Florida
Hard Rock Cafes Honor Public Servants With 3rd Annual Burger Badge Bash

Obits/Services
Thomas Christenson - Pennsylvania