Lawmaker to propose federal tax holiday for first responders

Rep. Bill Huizenga plans to introduce a bill that would allow for a three-month tax holiday modeled after tax relief for active military

NJ firefighter-EMT dies from COVID-19

Passaic Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost said the death of 33-year-old Firefighter-EMT Israel Tolentino was “a clear line of duty death”

Are first responder COVID-19 deaths considered LODDs?

PSOB releases statement underscoring need to prove on-the-job exposure

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid extends flexibility in transport locations, paperwork

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlined requirements that have been waived to prioritize patient care during the COVID-19 national emergency

Dear Congress, now is the time to fix EMS

COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic

Petition calls for first responder hazard pay during COVID-19 pandemic

A Change.org petition launched by a Kentucky EMT has received nearly 25,000 signatures over the last two weeks

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