Budget
Why smaller EMS agencies need grant funding, and four programs to look into
Whether you’re looking to head back to school or investing in a family member’s future, there are several ways to financially prepare for the cost of college
STAR Ambulance’s journey to enhancing patient care delivery and the employee experience
The Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department will send civilian responders to calls that do not warrant a police or fire response
The Bloomington City Council’s agreement with Stryker will outfit FD vehicles with the latest technology
Lockport officials project $1.18M in ambulance billing revenue by the end of 2023
Approximately $25,000 has been budgeted to give vehicle training to first responders
Funding for six new personnel will allow the Naperville Fire Department to expand the Community Advocate Response Team program
Fort Worth-based MedStar has not recieved city funding since 2010, but retention costs for providers have risen since the pandemic, spokesman Matt Zavadsky said
Experienced paramedics will now start at $27.59 an hour, as opposed to the training wage of $16 an hour
From concerns over financial security to the physical and mental toll a career in EMS takes, providers should be preparing for retirement now
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a 5% budget reduction and directed uniformed agencies to reduce overtime costs
13 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws making EMS an essential service
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
After three agencies close in 3 months, state officials highlight the funding shortage
The Penn Township Ambulance Association has been successful in dealing with funding, staffing and cost-reimbursement problems
Research conducted by the University of Southern Maine found an approximate cost of $1.04M per year for an ambulance service in a low-volume area
Jeannette EMS could face liquidation over a $140,800 loan and $100,000 grant
East Allen Township had pledged support for seven months but ended it after one, surprising squadmembers
The Spokane Fire Department is changing the geographical area where paramedics are assigned
Mankato officials end six-year lease with sale of firehouse to Mayo Ambulance after improvement in downtown response times
If approved, Hamilton County EMS may be able to move out of their nearly-century old facility
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UPMC McKeesport Hospital’s future is uncertain after staffing, service cuts and financial pressures
Legislators in a health committee were split over a state-funded grant program that covered local government costs for EMS
Sun Prairie EMS is asking city officials for funds to hire more medics after learning about the closing of SSM Health’s emergency department
Crozer Health owes close to $120K to the only vendor willing to work with them
Columbus officials recognize the importance of EMS outside the city as well as the cost to city taxpayers
Experts say Madera Community Hospital’s untenable financial realities are a challenge for rural hospitals across the country
“It’s never been more expensive to run an emergency service department,” Somerset Mayor Alan Keck told council members
Grant funding is a critical way for EMS agencies to fill the budget void
Paramedics claim the city has reneged on its promise to count time served before becoming dual-role medics
