Just a thought guys. Usually when the above sorts of rant-posts are made, a caveat is made to the tune of "we are against the system and it's decisions, not those opperating under those decisions at the front line". As it doesnt seem that a lot of those posting the above agressive and bitter posts are willing to make this acknowledgement I shall.
To ALL EMS crews out there, at least some of us thank you for being there ready to get airborne in short order, single pilot, IFR, bad weather, little planning to often un-surveyed sights/tiger country. Always limited by their equipment (whatever they fly), and regardless of what colour zoombags they wear or what motto is painted on the tail.
Note. I am not making any comment for/against the present system, just strongly FOR those working within it. As someone too close to the subject to say more, I'll just say that perhaps we should start playing the ball instead of the man.