EMS Advocacy
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The decisions we make between calls might be just as critical, in the long run, as the treatment decisions we make during calls
Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention
The family of Rebecca “Becky” Ann Scott, 28, created a scholarship fund for those entering paramedic and EMT programs
Providing for injured responders shows that we stand behind our homeland defenders when the going gets tough
State Rep. Pat Garofalo said he plans to introduce the “Public Safety Personnel Protection Act” during next year’s legislative session
The bill will ensure that a commemorative work is created in the nation’s capital that will recognize the EMS providers who died in the line of duty
The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance teaches people to recognize the signs that might indicate a person is contemplating suicide
Only one of the four panelists from December 2010 Daily Show is healthy enough to reappear on the show
The Comedian continues his advocacy to renew a law that provides health benefits for first responders who became ill after the Sept. 11 terror attacks
The fundraiser will help equip the first ambulance for the Stickney Fire Department’s 15 newly certified EMTs
Those using the Zadroga Act as a political bargaining chip need to be called to task for their actions
The World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health monitoring and treatment for first responders, expired this fall but has enough funding to operate into next year
The law makes it a felony to physically attack EMTs or paramedics, no matter what the intent
The Zadroga Act expired this fall and supporters are hoping to get the extension passed before Congress leaves for the holidays
Co-hosts Chris and Kelly discuss the week’s news, including that of a man calling an Uber after getting shot
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians can help EMTs and paramedics grow their career field
The health care fund aids first responders who rushed to the World Trade Center after the attacks and now have illnesses such as pulmonary disease and cancer
The Chamber of Commerce service excellence award was given to two St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedics for their patient advocacy
Volunteers from Narberth Ambulance, Pennsylvania, packed and delivered turkey dinners to families in need
Ed Gilbertson tells his personal and professional journey from EMT to medic to nurse to director of the MEMS community paramedic program
We asked our readers to share their first responder-themed desserts; check out our favorite ones!
The author might really miss the addictive, adrenaline pumping action of urban trauma, but he was also deeply moved by the Last Call for a mentor
The local EMS union has been negotiating with the county since 2013 without reaching an agreement on the salary issue
A Florida EMS agency is not likely to achieve its desired retention goal by offering medics a $35,000 bonus for working for 5 years
Responders are asking for permanent extension of the act that covers medical expenses for those exposed to toxic substances at ground zero
Allegations of nepotism and bias led city officials to overhaul the department’s hiring practices
Doctors say the 33-year-old firefighter’s cancer is linked to his exposure to multiple toxins while fighting fires
Paramedics and EMTs to get a pay increase if lawmakers close a loophole in San Diego’s living wage ordinance
The two overworked EMTs have been expecting new partners since April
The penalties handed down are not sufficient to deter further attacks, health care organization says
