Compensation and Benefits
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Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year
Readers sound off on what’s attracting new talent and keeping members satisfied
The CDC changed the contractors who run the National Provider Network for some 25,000 and the prescription drug benefits for the whole program
House Bill 5785 would ensure a line of funding is available without disruption
Stewart’s Ambulance Service’s employee stock ownership plan would give shares to employees after working at the company for a certain length of time
Steve Grau; Brett Lyle; Scott Moore, JD, MBA; and Mike Poynter share strategies to compete for caregivers in a post-pandemic world
“He has been the most pro-first responder governor that I have seen in my entire 37 years in Florida,” said Reedy Creek Professional Firefighters President Jon Shirey
Polk County continues to deny Christina Pierson a $25,000 benefit offered by the state
“I’d like to have everyone included. There’s a very high standard [EMS crews] have to meet,” said Radnor Fire Chief Joseph Maguire
The families of the victims have received death certificates, but they also need autopsy reports or toxicology tests to get benefits
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Dispatchers will have statewide training and certification, and will be eligible for better benefits and earlier retirement
Rockingham County leaders also approved extra payments for overtime work
The legislation would provide more medical and mental health benefits for public safety telecommunicators
State Senator Shelley Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis say the measure also would make health and pension benefits available for providers
Doug Hooten shares unique retention initiatives with Rob Lawrence, from doggy daycare to a resilience officer
The Protecting America’s First Responders Act addresses general eligibility, 9/11 disability provisions, COVID-19 presumption and other benefits
Donovan Davis, Randolph County Emergency Services chief, said the department is grateful that county officials are committed to providing quality services to the public
Retired Capt. Mike Earley was given a year to live in May; five months later, the New York City Employees’ Retirement System has not approved his application
All 1,700 of Lexington’s essential workers could receive up to $5,000 in supplemental pay
Nash County EMS Paramedic Anthony Graves said an increase in calls and a shortage of providers is putting a strain on the agency and residents
The ruling could set the stage in another case involving disputed holiday pay
Leaders share staff support and retention ideas they implemented to support providers during call surges
After initially posting starting salaries as $14 an hour for an EMT and $20 an hour for a paramedic, Auburn officials “reevaluated things”
The announcement of a COVID-19 parade for EMS workers was a shock for providers who worked long hours during the height of the pandemic amid staffing shortages
“First responders should have the ability to find housing and live where they work,” a representative for the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County workforce housing committee said
The suit claims Ocean Shore’s refusal to pay Travis Beard for military-related leave caused him “and his family to lose insurance coverage and benefits, because he had no paid hours during the month”
The bonuses will go to more than 170,000 firefighters, EMS providers and police officers across the state
The Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for benefits and address delays in processing claims
The state legislature is scheduled to make a final vote on the budget on Friday
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