What nice, creative ideas you have ! Hope all people respond in the spirit you intend, and that you get decent sleep. Having recently had a minor, but at the time potentially unlimited experience as a customer of the Emergency Medical Service in Skokie, Illinois where this Londoner lives, I appreciate even more so your contributions. I also respect even more how hard you and many of your single and 2-crew colleagues must work at real jobs> While cycling to work I was 'simply' knocked down by a car driven by a man who told the Police Officer he had looked to the R. but not to the L., and as he drove on after stopping at the STOP sign he admitted responsibility. Ambulance responded supported by Fire Truck, providing lots of hands to assess, collar and secure me on a board. (How do you manage when there are only 2 of you ??) I was very lucky - the driver did stop, and remained on scene - the vehicle was a Honda Accord, a 'normal' car and not a SUV & I must have hit the bonnet/hood & been flung to the side, as otherwise I would likely have been under the vehicle and hence unable to write. My cycle helmet absorbed impact and split and cracked. The split resulted in a gash on my scalp (dramatic, continuing bleeding) and I had road rash/rage in various places but no other significant injuries. I gather that here in the US, it is often routine for fire truck to respond with ambulance, so that there are more skilled crew members who can assist with the many items of medical gear needed and the removal of patient. Thanks to you all. / david b