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• Iowa EMS agency considers restructuring as a government entity

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  The change would help with the agency's long-term sustainability while creating operational benefits, additional revenue opportunities and tax benefits

• Pa. city EMS agencies struggle to fill positions

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  Local emergency crews are now seeking qualified candidates to fill these positions, but say the demand for the jobs greatly outweighs the number of applicants

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  How wearable tech can help monitor first responders’ health

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  Now EMS providers can directly monitor their risk of life-threatening conditions

• Ohio counties stop exploring countywide dispatch center

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  Elected officials concluded that creating a joint dispatch center would result in higher operational costs, estimated between $100,000 and $150,000 a year

• Pa. ambulance service considers tax levy to address budget shortfalls

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  EMS officials are proposing that the townships split the cost of financial support, which would generate about $60,000 more than $75,000 for each town

• Ohio city FD makes case to provide emergency services

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  Uhrichsville fire officials presented a report with two options to the city council detailing the costs and benefits of fire-based EMS services

• Consolidating Ind. county 911 dispatch center proves difficult amidst increased operational costs

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  Since the county went from four 911 centers to one, costs have increased, staff have unionized and technology is blamed for dispatch delays

• Philadelphia fire department reporting practices impacts response times

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  Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel's efforts to align how fire and EMS responses are measured includes "pot of meat" fires, dispatch time

• Ore. voters to decide on $28M upgrade to radio system for 911 dispatch center

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  The current analog-based system would be upgraded to an all-digital radio system

• Ind. city 911 center funding leads to protest march by library supporters

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  Hundreds of supporters of the library took to the streets to oppose a funding change that would take away income tax revenue from libraries and transportation agencies

• New Minn. city budget would transfer funds from police to FD mental health program

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  The fire department would use the funds to implement new response protocols to more appropriately respond to mental health emergencies

• EMS budget planning primer for new paramedic chiefs

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  Climbing the ranks of EMS often fails to prepare new chiefs to discuss financial issues with local elected and appointed officials

• 3 things to know before buying an airway management device

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  Considering all the options available, re-usable vs. single-use devices and how your decision will last long into the future will help you make the right purchasing decisions today

• Fair exchange: 10 things your agency should be paying for

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  EMS agencies can spread goodwill by compensating providers for the extras, from skills enhancement to personal medical equipment

• Summer college baseball team to raise money for NC rescue squad

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  Each year the Thomasville Rescue Squad must make up a $50,000 budget deficit with fundraising and donations to continue operating

• Fla. county scales back EMS overhaul

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  With its revenue stream trending downward, county leaders were forced to scale back on an EMS improvement plan the council already approved

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