EMS Grants
EMS1’s Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help EMS providers identify and secure available grant funding.
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Grant funding is a critical way for EMS agencies to fill the budget void
A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders
Aiden Carter called 911 and stayed with the injured driver until first responders arrived
The CommanDING Tech Challenge was designed to encourage the development of advanced incident command dashboards for first responders
A state grant will fully fund training for 10 licensed paramedics for Rapid Response EMS
The recently reintroduced bill would create a new $50M grant program for EMS agencies
Bob Gainer, a rescue squad member and Westwood firefighter, was on the job in July 1977, when Boyd County EMS took its first call
The Supporting Our First Responders Act would authorize spending on hiring, training, equipment, vehicles, facility upgrades and more
“We’re going to do everything we can to keep the doors open,” said Jack Bonsell, president of Port Matilda EMS
Other departments have show an interest in the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s multi-tiered response program
Detailing the data collection and technical assistance tool that recipients of federal funding from DHS are now required to complete
“I don’t see most adults do as well as [Aria Lamen] did,” said Aurora 911 Dispatcher Tracie Whalen
The new ARPA Flex program allows local units of government to spend up to $10 million on newly eligible grant expenditures
“It’s nice to see how they are doing,” said Norman Regional Emergency EMSSTAT Paramedic Meagan Tompkins, who was one of the first to arrive
The city of Columbia and ZOLL presented awards and challenge coins
“Wendell Primus has been at the very center of virtually every major health and welfare bill” said AMA Board Chair Dr. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer
Officials said it’s unclear when work on the site might begin but said costs were rising and additional grant money would be needed
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
“This funding will allow Maine firefighters to acquire updated equipment,” Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King said jointly
The Supporting Our First Responders Act would authorize $50 million in federal EMS grants
Tim Rubert is credited with efforts to bring medical supplies to Ukraine and for advocating to get an EMS workforce bill introduced in Congress
Arizona Fire and Medical Authority honored Steven Jorgensen for performing CPR
Agencies have substantial discretion to spend money in ways that best suit the needs of constituents - some of the ways might surprise you
Priority would be given to applicants whose proposals will expand coverage, improve response times, and help organizations provide medical transport and services
Changes include boosting maximum grant awards from $15,000 to $20,000 and establishing an education certification management system
An USAR team found the missing person’s vehicle by using a satellite radio service to obtain its coordinates
The “Supporting Our First Responders Act” would include $50 million in grants to cover hiring, training, equipment and vehicles
The Hawk Regional Training Center will include a tower, emergency vehicle operations course, USAR facilities, and aircraft rescue training
The measure would remove a current restriction on grants and designate parts of the state’s fireworks tax revenue for financial and educational aid for first responders
Johnathian Myers was recognized for “distinguished acts of honor and heroism, performed with courage, and without hesitation or regard to their own personal safety”
Officials with the state’s Department of Health Services said 442 EMS agencies across Wisconsin would receive money from the grants
