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Neither broken windows nor the theft of cell phones and GPS units could dampen the spirits of bicyclists involved in the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride.

Cyclists were disappointed that two support vehicles were broken into Monday night during their stay in Annapolis, MD, but that wouldn't keep them from their mission -- honoring EMS colleagues who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

"The world didn't stop because we had some broken windows," said Jennifer Frenette, president of the NEMSMBR.

Read more at EMS Ride Cyclists Robbed in Maryland .

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An EMT who was shot on the job this week in East St. Louis, Illinois was in fair condition Tuesday.

MedStar EMT Patrick Bierman, 23, was reportedly shot while transporting another shooting victim. One bullet lodged in his arm and another in his chest. Bierman had only worked for MedStar about two months and graduated from Northern Illinois University on Saturday.

Read more at Illinois EMT Recovering after Being Shot on the Job

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Industry News:

EMS National Moment of Silence

Take the opportunity to remember our EMS fallen colleagues by observing the 11th Annual National Moment of Silence, scheduled to occur at 20:00 hrs. EDT, Saturday, May 24, 2008. Click for details.

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Exclusive Video on EMSResponder.com:

EMS Memorial Bike Ride

Experience the Kentucky-to-Virginia leg of the EMS Memorial Bike Ride through a day by day narration by EMSResponder.com publisher Scott Cravens. Included is a primer on cycling for those of you potential future participants. To see all videos click on the Video Network's "EMS Memorial Bike Ride" channel.

For more on EMS Week visit EMSResponder.com/EMSWeek, and please tell us about your activities! E-mail Heather Caspi at EMSResponder.com, and Lauren Simon at ACEP.

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Featured Column:

Stretching the Comfort Zone

"For individuals who make the effort to leave their comfort zone, there is often something to be gained or learned," writes EMS columnist Paul Murphy.

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Featured Job:

Rescue Tech Coordinator -- Jamestown, NC

The Rescue Tech Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the initial and recertification occupational extensional course offerings for the Guilford Technical Community College.

Click for details and visit www.EMSResponder.com/jobs for additional listings including: