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.
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The change is in response to the staffing crisis due to the pandemic and will “ensure a faster response when people need help” one sponsor of the bill said
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held closed-door sessions about personnel and management issues
The influx in applicants may be due to the county offering to pay for new hire training, and the closure of a local hospital, one Lee County supervisor theorized
Priority would be given to applicants whose proposals will expand coverage, improve response times, and help organizations provide medical transport and services
Changes include boosting maximum grant awards from $15,000 to $20,000 and establishing an education certification management system
“The cost of actually providing services has really outpaced the reimbursement receipt,” said Linda Frederiksen, executive director for MEDIC
Before mulling your “raise,” Page, Wolfberg & Wirth says to recall that a bill to “renew the ambulance fee schedule bonus payments” may pass
South Lockport Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Chris McClune discussed short staffing and increased EMS call volume with the City of Lockport’s Common Council
West Virginia Northern Community College also received a mobile ambulance simulator
The “Supporting Our First Responders Act” would include $50 million in grants to cover hiring, training, equipment and vehicles
The Hawk Regional Training Center will include a tower, emergency vehicle operations course, USAR facilities, and aircraft rescue training
“This legislation will add another tool for our members to use when recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters and EMS providers,” said FASNY’s Michael Krummenacker
In Pennsylvania, “the lowest form of government is responsible for public safety,” said Eric Henry, who operates Meadville Area Ambulance Service
“At this point, it’s the town’s turn to decide do you really want us or not?” said Dean Romano, director of Rotterdam EMS
Doug Dick, EMS chief and founder of Superior Ambulance Service and Education Institute, is looking to county and state legislators and 22 municipalities for funds
The new Riley County building will include offices, training rooms, an operations center, a backup site for emergency communications, and a full EMS station
Carroll County Fire & EMS Director Michael Robinson Sr. said he plans to hire up to 240 employees in the next two years
Safety Director Karrie Howard: Nicole Carlton “has proven herself an effective leader during several major events within the city. Carlton is a dedicated public servant”
“We have firefighters that are working 96-hour shifts,” said Isaac McLennan of the Portland Firefighter’s Association
“This further shattered already broken families,” FDNY widow Janlyn Scauso said about being barred from the fund
San Diego’s EMS service is now adding cover letters to clarify that forms requiring patient signatures for insurance reimbursements are not bills
Under a nine-month contract, the South Texas Emergency Care Foundation must increase the number of ambulances it stations in Harlingen
“We are so sad,” said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. “The members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.”
Bryony Gilbey joins the podcast to discuss “Honorable but broken,” the documentary that sums up the precipitous state of EMS
The Town of Waterford and the Village of Waterford are considering forming a combined fire department, too
Five years after the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting, first responders have access to a 50,000-square-foot high-tech tactical training center
With Pharr EMS officials planning to lay off 40 employees next month, Med Care EMS’ legal allegations against the city are questionable
The measure would remove a current restriction on grants and designate parts of the state’s fireworks tax revenue for financial and educational aid for first responders
City leaders have purchased five unmarked police cars, three K-9 vehicles, an ambulance and refurbishment of an ambulance chassis with the money
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