By Kim Archer, Tulsa World, Okla. Jul. 1--Jerome Gilley timed his paramedic training just right. Under a new Emergency Medical Services Authority program, Gilley is getting paid for nearly two years of training at Tulsa Technology Center to become a paramedic.

By Debbie Blossom, The Oklahoman Jun. 26--Concerns that Oklahoma could face the same shortage of skilled emergency medical services personnel seen in other parts of the country have prompted the state's largest emergency medical services employer to boost its pay and benefits.

By Andrew McIntosh, The Sacramento Bee, Calif. Jan. 28--Documents and research related to this story can be viewed by clicking on the links found in the text.

By Chad Previch and John Estus, The Daily Oklahoman Jan. 12--TULSA -- Residents in Tulsa and Oklahoma City will continue to be served by the Emergency Medical Services Authority when they call 911 for an ambulance.

By P.J. Lassek, Tulsa World, Okla. Oct. 13--The Tulsa Fire Department claims that it could save the city an estimated $11 million over five years by providing the city's ambulance service, according to a proposal it submitted to the mayor's office.