House committee passes bill to help Pa. EMS, volunteer fire companies
September 27, 2019
Rep. Chris Sainato's House Bill 1834 will extend the expiring Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant program if it passes the floor vote
Lack of volunteers pushes ND ambulance service to consider disbanding
September 26, 2019
Most of the current volunteer staff is over the age of 60 and the agency has not had any new volunteers sign up
Planet Fitness donates workout equipment to Pa. EMS agency
September 26, 2019
Planet Fitness officials wanted to help an organization that needed the equipment since they are required to update or change its equipment every five years
FDNY EMS demands equal pay
September 26, 2019
FDNY EMS personnel crowded City Hall demanding equal pay to other uniformed public safety services
Maine city first responders raise concerns over ambulance coverage, quality of services
September 26, 2019
The split between 911 coverage and interfacility transfers seems to be causing the biggest frustration for local emergency officials
Calif. first responders, supporters raise alarms over ALS proposal
September 26, 2019
First responders are calling the new proposed ALS policy "an attack on the fire agencies' ability to deliver EMS to the citizens we serve"
Research team seeks data on EMS nicotine, tobacco use
September 26, 2019
EMS providers are asked to answer an anonymous survey to explore the need for nicotine cessation programs for providers
Ohio city FD makes case to provide emergency services
September 25, 2019
Uhrichsville fire officials presented a report with two options to the city council detailing the costs and benefits of fire-based EMS services
Ala. hospital donates ambulance to benefit local EMS programs
September 25, 2019
The Helen Keller Hospital donated a 2007 Ford ambulance to Northwest-Shoals Community College EMS programs, which was without an ambulance for nearly 18 months
Fla. EMS chief hospitalized after cardiac arrest
September 25, 2019
Lake County Fire Rescue EMS Chief Dan Miller is in critical condition after experiencing cardiac arrest