MedicCast episode 46 -- Merry Christmas! This week I cover news about the new National EMS Advisory Council, low dispatcher pay, 9/11 rescuer health money running out, real pain with fibromyalgia, NIMS and interoperable communications deadlines. Special this week -- interview with Rick Rossotti about NIMS and EMS. Podsafe holiday music by Basic -- Joy to the World. Thanks for listening, visit MedicCast.com and email podmedic at mac dot com.