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.
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
The law applies to those who got sick with the virus from March 9, 2020, through June 30, 2021 and assumes they contracted it because of work
Firefighters said they have been threatened with pipes and broken mops, hit with rocks and physically obstructed from administering care or responding to a fire
If passed, the bill would allow state counties to charge a “fire protection fee” to help bridge the funding gap of additional paid staff
Hamilton County officials say a 10% rate increase will help stave off rising costs and retain employees
“There is a lot of discussion about overdose prevention centers, but ultimately, we need data to see if they are working or not,” said Dr. Nora Volkow
The mix-up sparked a debate on best practices for responding to 911 calls when the address is in question
“We’re still having issues with the administration on calculations,” said Gary Firefighters Union 359 President Larry Tillman II
The state could add retirement benefits, eligibility for state employee health insurance, tax benefits and training incentives
Erie County officials are responding to the shortage of local EMS providers
One of the the suing parties’ claims is that an alderman who cast one of the “yes” votes should have abstained since his son works for the Lockport Fire Department
Falck is required to keep providing the average number of ALS ambulance hours or face fines
The Texas EMS Alliance says the bill would ensure fair pay for EMS agencies while reducing patients’ payment stress
A council member was inspired by FF-medic Lt. Mark Quick who stopped to help at a car crash and was severely hurt
MedStar employees reported “insufficient funds” errors when trying to cash their paychecks last week, but the agency has not publicly discussed its staffing lapse
Employees will get 9 percent raises if the city council OKs the contract
She said the bureau will undergo “restructuring to meet the modern-day needs of EMS and the needs of a new generation of EMS providers”
A total of 18 EMS providers responded, and 25 Louisville Fire crewmembers assisted with treatment, triage and transport
The Rochester plan includes creating an EMS division and building a new station
The public health emergency is set to expire in a month
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
County 911 centers would receive $50 million in a separate parcel to address their staffing shortages
Advocating for “a little bit more money, a little bit more protection and a little bit more rights for EMS providers”
Alcohol-related EMS calls fell in nearby Chelsea, which had a half-year restriction
First Responder Wellness Week was designed to provide resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
A state grant will fully fund training for 10 licensed paramedics for Rapid Response EMS
EMS on the Hill has concluded but the lobbying must continue
The recently reintroduced bill would create a new $50M grant program for EMS agencies
The newly formed EMS division of Meadville Central Fire Department will take over as the city’s designated primary EMS provider Wednesday morning
The measure would establish grants that schools could use to buy AEDs and to pay for training
They showed their support for a bipartisan measure that would benefit them
