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.
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Learn how the Philadelphia Fire Department redefined service delivery, funding and success
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Michael Smithback reunited with his rescuers at a Baraboo Ambulance Commission meeting last week where he thanked them saving his life after a serious head injury
The merger is expected to help address financial struggles and better serve the residents of York County
Jake Pucci had completed EMT training six months earlier in his bid to become a firefighter when he assisted a shooting victim outside his home
Among the 35 first responders honored were police Sgt. Rasheen McCain, who was fatally shot in the line of duty, and fire Sgt. Sivad Johnson, who died off-duty while trying to rescue three girls from a river
Looking to history – and a friendship between key players – to determine if increased funding opportunities are on the horizon
Mason Ochoa jumped into action after seeing his 2-year-old brother fall into the pool through a home security system
Williamson County community health paramedics will assess infection control and responses in at least 40 nursing homes and assisted living facilities now allowing visitors
Vanderbilt LifeFlight, a subsidiary of Air Methods, is the first air medical program in Tennessee to receive the honor from the Association of Air Medical Services
The HRSA Strategic Plan outlines four mission-critical goals, including improve access to quality health services and achieve health equity
4 considerations for developing successful grant partnerships
The Steubenville Fire Department was able to purchase and stock three ambulances and launch the long-awaited service on Sunday
Clark County has been using the app to aid responses to cardiac arrests and overdoses since 2018
North Metro Firefighter-Paramedic Quinn Henson received two commendation medals while being promoted to a major in the Army last month
The funds can be used for operational and equipment expenses, including PPE, utilities, apparatus repairs and lost revenue
Responder Corp, RapidSOS, the Orleans Parish Communication District and the Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the grant to develop the R2 Network
Learn from top instructors and join other EMS professionals to explore how you can leverage policy and training tools to solve your top challenges
Adams County Fire Rescue Paramedic Cody Grove witnessed North Suburban Medical Center X-ray Technician Kasey Wichael dislodge an object the child was choking on
Batesville Firefighter Chris Baker, Paramedic Ryan Everman and EMT Elizabeth Kruthaupt were awarded by the state fire marshal for saving Morris Firefighter Ed Scheele
The money comes from the $1.8 billion the state received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, passed by Congress
Douglas F. Kupas, MD, FAEMS, FACEP, began his 40-year EMS career as a volunteer at age 16
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
Monroe Community Ambulance paramedics presented Wyatt Musulin with a “Live Saving Award” for taking the proper steps to aid his injured mother
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, who was wounded in the shooting at a Congressional baseball practice, spoke during Acadian Ambulance’s virtual Medic of the Year Celebration
Kasey Brislane, 13, says her heightened sense of hearing enabled her to notice her neighbor’s cries for help
Scott DeBoer was honored with the national award for his work teaching first responders how to best provide emergency care to kids
The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania issued an open letter to the governor and general assembly demanding financial support for the state’s “constantly forgotten” EMS agencies
Washburn EMTs Jill Weiss, Emily Rettertath and Mark Lelm are credited with saving the life of Clark Price, who suffered multiple heart attacks
Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMT and Vice President Jack Luts received the Mayor’s Hero Award on Monday; Luts joined the agency in 1960
The awards will be presented at the NAEMT’s virtual General Membership Meeting in September
State officials praised EMS providers for adapting to challenges during the pandemic and urged the public to do their part to protect first responders
