NJ volunteer EMS chief dies from COVID-19
April 20, 2020
Woodbridge Township Ambulance and Rescue Squad Chief John Carrecia, 74, died Friday after serving for 27 years
NJ volunteer squads face challenges, decisions after 13 EMS deaths from COVID-19
April 20, 2020
At least two volunteer EMS squads in the state have elected to close temporarily, and many face staffing and safety concerns
Conn. town sued after paid FFs barred from volunteering as EMTs
April 20, 2020
A volunteer fire company is suing the town of Salem after two paid firefighters were barred from volunteering for the town's sole ambulance service
Video tribute honors Oklahoma bombing victims amid outbreak
April 19, 2020
The tribute included the reading of the names of the 168 who died followed by 168 seconds of silence
Lawmaker calls for matching fund waiver for first responders during and after COVID-19
April 19, 2020
Congresswoman Robin Kelly is calling for a matching fund waiver for grants related to pandemic response and mental health
Q&A: Data-driven EMS staffing for COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Leaders from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service and Snohomish County Fire District detail how they’re monitoring the COVID-19 surge and preparing for the worst-case scenario
Cybersecurity in the COVID-19 era
April 17, 2020
How to protect your data as cybercriminals capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic
Photo of the Week: Va. flight team rescues missing toddler
April 17, 2020
The lost 3-year-old was reunited with her parents after being located and rescued by Firefighter-Paramedic Nik Ronesi and Flight Nurse/EMT Jamie Graff
FIRST Center to host webinar addressing future of EMS after pandemic
April 17, 2020
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
‘We are in trouble and we need help:’ Wisconsin fire, EMS leaders unite in plea for funding
April 17, 2020
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response to COVID-19