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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“We have to stop allowing the ED to be the triage point for all patients reaching out to the EMS system”
The bill is sponsored by state Assemblyman John Armato, a longtime volunteer firefighter
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
Fairfield Bay EMS members said the volunteer service is important to the community and provides adequate coverage
The proposals aim to increase access in areas without hospitals or full-time fire departments
First responders and essential workers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket pandemic-related expenses
State Attorney General Ashley Moody and dozens of K-9 officers gathered Friday to promote the bill
A firefighter spoke to the Bamberg County council Monday about incidents where he says MedShore Ambulance Services lagged in its response
The bill, which passed in the state House last month, would increase funding options for EMS
The bill would add a penalty for reckless endangerment of emergency personnel on the road
The Oakland fire union president supported moving the program to the fire department instead of an independent organization
Chattanooga state legislators raised concerns related to the city’s compliance with a decades-old federal court order
A standardization of fire and EMS could be the next ‘giant leap’ for public safety
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
The UPMC Susquehanna special response vehicle was used for the first time Monday to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
The bill sparked a lively debate in the North Carolina House Judiciary Committee Wednesday
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision
Re’Nae Pherigo, who says she left her job to avoid exposing her newborn to COVID-19, said she will go without food or water until unemployment benefits are paid out
Investigators hired by the city of Aurora, Colo., reported that police did not have a legal basis to stop McClain, and medics failed to properly evaluate him before administering ketamine
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The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
The West Long Branch borough council will vote in 30 days whether or not to dissolve the squad and move to a paid service
It is the fourth year in a row Delegate Chad Lovejoy has introduced the legislation
Monroe County Clerk Donald Evans said STAT EMS’s intention is not to take 911 calls away from the Peterstown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
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The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
MCHD achieves 250% increase in FSED transports, a sustained change that benefits all stakeholders
Alert Ambulance Service Inc. has hired dozens of laid-off nurses and paramedics since March, nearly doubling its workforce
The bill aims to reimburse ambulance providers who can’t transport some patients due to lack of available hospital beds
Acadian Ambulance will offer treatment in place and alternative destination transport ahead of the launch of ET3, in which Acadian will participate next month
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