** Female Pennsylvania paramedic killed at MVA scene
** BC paramedics launch public relations campaign
UNITED STATES NEWS
** A female Pennsylvania paramedic is dead after being struck by a coal truck at an MVA scene Monday. The Associated Press (March 2) said the practitioner died on Route 271 in Upper Yoder Township near Johnstown. According to the newspaper, the woman worked for West End Ambulance Services. Icy road conditions were present at the time. Police reconstructionists are now investigating the scene. The name of the medic has not yet been released.
CANADA NEWS
** In an effort to up their public profile, BC paramedics yesterday launched a PR push detailing the work EMS responders do. The Marketwire (March 2) said the Imagine campaign includes TV, print, and radio spots that will run for the next 8 weeks across the province. Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 873, Ambulance Paramedics of BC President Bronwyn Barter said the undertaking is necessary as the 24/7 work paramedics do can be overlooked. To preview aspects of the campaign, go to www.worldwithoutparamedics.ca. BC currently sports some 4,000 paramedics and dispatchers.
