Talk:Metro West Ambulance

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[edit] Created page

First off, to note, Precedent for individual ambulance companies set by American Medical Response, Toronto EMS and Louisville Metro EMS.

The formatting for future expansion is embedded in the article.

That's all for now.

VigilancePrime 03:37, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Remember, WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS is not a valid argument to prevent deletion. This subject is borderline notable, in my opinion. You say "the formatting for future expansion is embedded in the article." I'm not quite sure what that means — do you plan on expanding the article yourself, or you put in a framework for others to expand it? I hope it is mainly work you plan on doing, or it likely won't get done. See if you can come up with some other source/citation material to get us past "borderline" status. If there's been any controversy about the company that is documented by reliable sources, don't forget to put that in too. Cover all sides. Realkyhick 03:56, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

I understand, but individual companies, once established historically, ought be article-worthy. I put more formatting in but then commented it out as I don't expect to have it greatly expanded too soon. I will continue to expand, but I expect others would too. The company is a big deal regionally, but not nationally. And yes, there have been controversies (like any company), and I have every intention of including them too. Thanks for your comment and support (if borderline). It will be a continual work-in-progress.  :-) VigilancePrime

The only thing you need to understand is WP:CORP. Read that and make sure this article demonstrates notability through reliable sources and it can stay. Otherwise it will be deleted. The Oregonian and the Portland Business Journal are the most likely place to find those types of sources, and to a lesser extent the Hillsboro Argus. Aboutmovies 20:47, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

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