5/28/10

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor

AAA Government Affairs E-Update 5-26-2010

America

Rescuer Struck By Lighting - Vermont

Contract negotiations between Tri-State Ambulance and La Crosse - Wisconsin

AMR Response Sets Record Straight on Local Employment Questions in Orlando - Florida

Supervisors mull charge for rides in ambulances - Virginia

TransCare dedicates new stations - Indiana

EMS Director Expects Minimal Impact From Birthing Center Closure - Michigan

Critics ask whether Kennebunk ambulance services expanding too fast - New Hampshire

EMT's, ambulance drivers rally for their city jobs - Florida

San Luis Ambulance relocates station - California

Carr proposes Taunton Fire Department provides EMT, ambulance service - Massachusetts

Legal

Grand jury: fire agencies can significantly reduce costs through consolidations - California

Criminal

Punishment for falsely certified EMTs - Massachusetts

NH Investigating EMT Certifications; linked to an investigation launched in Massachusetts - New Hampshire

Mass. health officials confirm EMT fraud, vow 'aggressive action' - Massachusetts

Obits/Services

Lt. Bill Fay - Florida

David Joseph Irr - Arizona

Awards-Honors

Acton EMT Holtby honored for his years of dedication - Maine

Police officer, EMT honored at state level - New Hampshire