Beyond the scope or part of the job? EMS providers weigh in on COVID-19 hazard pay

EMS1 members shared their perspectives after it was reported that federal officials were considering hazard pay for first responders during the pandemic

COVID-19 crisis 'not the time' to raise pay for FDNY EMS, mayor says

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a radio interview that the issue should be addressed after the crisis has passed

NY mayor: COVID-19 crisis 'not the time' for FDNY pay raises

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a radio interview that the issue should be addressed after the crisis has passed

How to prepare your fire-EMS department for a COVID-19 surge

In this episode, our co-hosts speak with Hilton Head (South Carolina) Fire Department EMS Battalion Chief Tom Bouthillet about how his organization is preparing...

Rapid Response: Are you monitoring the health of your service?

Two lessons from the New Jersey volunteer ambulance squad that closed its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Texas governor suspends regulations to increase EMS workforce

The state is allowing personnel who are qualified but not formally certified to expand their scope of practice, and is waiving test requirements for out-of-stat...

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