Cascade Medical Transport closed last week, creating some questions about the impact of having one less local ambulance service. The shutdown already has slightly increased the workload for Bend Fire and Rescue, and also at St. Charles Medical Center -Bend.

Arizona regulators on Tuesday gave the green light to Rural/Metro Corp.'s purchase of rival Professional Medical Transport, creating one dominant ambulance company in metro Phoenix.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA) commends Congress for passing aviation reauthorization legislation that includes strong provisions to advance the safety ...