Former Ga. convent could become state’s first responder mental health center
October 3, 2019
Proposed state legislation would provide funding to convert the former convent into Georgia's first treatment center for first responders
Is a Medicare buy-in for retired first responders over 50 a good idea?
October 3, 2019
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss new legislation introduced to Congress that would offer a Medicare buy-in option to retired first responders over 50
Rural NY providers seek to establish ambulance district
October 3, 2019
Long ambulance wait times in rural New York force regional EMS officials to seek solutions at the state and federal level
3 reasons to use automated EMS billing software
October 2, 2019
Operate more efficiently, collect more revenue and gain insight into your agency’s outstanding finances with an automated system
Iowa EMS agency considers restructuring as a government entity
October 2, 2019
The change would help with the agency's long-term sustainability while creating operational benefits, additional revenue opportunities and tax benefits
Partially naked Ohio inmate escapes moving ambulance
October 2, 2019
The County Sheriff's department is searching for William Swagger who was last seen wearing a T-shirt around his waist after he jumped out a moving ambulance to escape
Terrorist threats prompt NYPD to escort FDNY EMTs
October 2, 2019
NYPD officials flagged an anonymous threat against FDNY EMTs in the Rockaways area, prompting officers to escort emergency crews responding to calls
WWII-era bomber crashes in Conn.; fatalities reported
October 2, 2019
Five people on board were taken to Hartford Hospital and one person on the ground was also injured and transported to the hospital
Drones arrive 7 minutes before EMS crews in policy-changing trial
October 2, 2019
A Canadian cellular-connected drone trial resulted in a deployment policy change after the study showed significant time saved when using drones to transport AEDs
New Calif. law lets first responders seek workers’ comp for PTSD
October 2, 2019
Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 542 to create a rebuttable presumption that a worker’s mental health struggles are an occupational injury