Fundraising
Whether you’re trying to fund a new ambulance or stock the pantry, use these tips to engage with your community remotely
It is important to be diligent with donations to ensure your money goes to a good cause
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Supplies including flashlights, bandages, gauze and items to make a tourniquet were donated by local emergency agencies and businesses
A county animal response team taught participants pet first aid and how to use pet oxygen masks
A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $5,000 for Somerville Rescue Squad EMT Ernie Hall and his family
EMS providers will now be able to use pet oxygen masks and give out “Pets Inside” decals for pet parents
Fire officials say the levy would provide funds to hire more firefighters and paramedics, ensuring more consistent coverage
All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the funds set up for the families of two fallen and one injured Lubbock first responders
ER Nurse Alicia Bravo’s heart stopped as she was training for a triathlon in 2017
A grant of more than $21,000 will allow the department to purchase a LUCAS device
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
Paramedic Nick LaBrie is recovering from liver transplant surgery after a brush with death earlier this year
Paramedic Daniel Thomasson sends the flags to the departments and families of every first responder killed in the line of duty
American Medical Response distributed toys to DeKalb County children’s hospitals on Christmas Day
First responders fundraised for EMT and Nurse Sharon Hartwell so she could fulfill her dreams of traveling
Former volunteer Paramedic Andrew Camerino will receive a fully trained service dog for free
An EMS industry law firm, the NAEMT and a retired medic have recently made contributions to the museum
Fire and EMS personnel collected gift cards and Christmas presents for the family, and are helping them move into a new house
Competing fire, EMS and police agencies aim to collect the most donations in the holiday bell-ringing campaign
Paramedic Kenan White was seriously injured in October after a truck hit his car while he was stopped to assist with a crash
LifeCare Alliance receives referrals from fire departments and healthcare providers to assist frequent 911 callers with basic needs
The pink shirts became the EMS staff’s official uniform during October to promote breast cancer awareness
The forum sought to gather input from officials and providers as a study is underway to assess the county’s EMS challenges
Net proceeds from the stamp will go toward helping Americans with post-traumatic stress disorder
The fund was created to support teachers, EMS providers and other first responders present at the shooting
The group has raised and donated more than $200,000 to help fire, rescue and EMS services in its small town community
A fundraiser has been set up for former chief, who is being treated at the hospital for first-degree burns
The mobile health service seeks to help residents in need with basic medical care to reduce the need for emergency calls
A GoFundMe for Paramedic Nick LaBrie and his family has received more than $25,000 in donations
Firefighters, EMS providers and police are working with an Ohio county children’s services department to donate bicycles for Christmas
Firefighter-Paramedic John Clark Jr. has already undergone a six-hour facial reconstruction surgery and may require additional procedures
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