IAFC details how COVID-19-driven stimulus bill impacts EMS

The stimulus bill identifies the funding streams used to reimburse fire and EMS departments for operational costs during national emergency

CDC announces PPE usage calculator tool

The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages

NAEMT: Governments have failed to provide funding, protection for EMS

The association issued a statement expressing that EMS agencies have yet to receive needed relief during the COVID-19 national health emergency

FDNY sees highest call volume since 9/11

Union leaders said the COVID-19 crisis has driven 911 calls up by 40% while staff is decreasing as department members test positive

Why a cloth mask isn’t adequate healthcare PPE

Well-intentioned homemade cloth masks won’t protect EMS providers from COVID-19 and may increase risk of viral infection

Ky. FF-EMT accused of sexually abusing coworker at firehouse

The suspect has been terminated and charged with first-degree sexual abuse

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