Legislation and Funding
Legislation and funding issues always affect EMS budgets and operations. Use this topic to find out how the latest economic news is affecting EMS.
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
The “public safety president” can use the bully pulpit to do much, much more for EMS and other public safety personnel
The President’s declaration of a “National Public Health Emergency” falls well short of tackling the scourge of opioid overdose deaths
A drop in town funding and a proposal to pay EMTs per call instead of per hour, led to the upcoming closure
With state legislation giving municipalities more input on EMS providers, the town is reviewing services that they say haven’t changed much since the 1950s
The family blames cutbacks for her death after she waited in one of 11 ambulances lined up outside the hospital because there no free beds
The bill reauthorizes a program that helps EMS providers keep ready specific medicine and tools needed when treating younger patients
She plans to draft a charter amendment requiring minimum levels of ambulance staffing and equipment for the struggling department
County commissioners approved a seven-year contract, choosing the local service over other providers that had submitted proposals
Despite initial setbacks in response time, city officials promise improved care as EMS and fire services collaborate
Supporters say the arrangement would consolidate service, cut costs and give municipalities more control
Ray Schenewerk died last December, but his wife continued to get billed for the ambulance rides totaling about $800
The city bought four ambulances, five engines, and two ladders; purchases delayed by the recession
Deputy fire commissioner says he’s humbled by the outpouring of support and lack of criticism for Detroit’s plight
The city voted to eliminate its local ambulance service and contract with a private company amid public opposition
With only two medics currently serving the area, the department is expanding training and upgrading equipment
Niagara County responders remain reliant on inadequate radios as public opposition slows work on two towers
After ramping up its equipment and a non-profit merger, the Merced County service continues its 65-year run with a $12 million contract
With unreliable, decades-old technology, Detroit firefighters have had to rely on improvised hacks to know when there’s an emergency
Elected officials want a 25 year-extension for the soon-to-expire fund to compensate responders who became ill working at ground zero
Agencies are fighting an uphill battle as advancements in the EMS field complicate as much as streamline the industry
Officials are taking a second look at providing EMS service to a local village after initially turning down a request that would improve response times
Despite vocal opposition at the meeting, the body voted unanimously to contract with a private ambulance firm
If you’re considering attending — and I heartily encourage you to — the following information might prove helpful
The new rules include stricter procedures for landing in remote areas or flying in poor weather, equipping helicopters with additional safety devices and improving pilot training
Attorney General Eric Holder plans to bring PSOB functions, including legal, under one roof, in an effort to ensure that fallen or injured officers and their families receive benefits in a timely manner
I knew this would be something special, though I have to admit I was feeling a bit of nerves about going to our nation’s capitol and meeting with senators and representatives for EMS on the Hill Day
The document highlights safety, evidence-based EMS, and performance-based funding and reimbursement as the three areas of most concern
The new mobile Emergency Response Guidebook app gives first responders the ability to quickly search an indexed list of dangerous materials and their associated ID number, the hazards they pose and the safety precautions recommended
Read a Q & A with Lundy about EMS on the Hill, leadership and his long career in EMS
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