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.
Rob Lawrence discusses legislative advocacy with the presidents of the Florida, California and Wisconsin EMS associations
An Interview with Jay Fitch, PhD, about Pinnacle 2022 and beyond
In addition to consulting with specialists, telehealth can also allow follow-up care as you treat and release patients in their homes
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
Connecting patients to advanced levels of care to provide the right level of intervention at the right time, in the right place
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
On this episode, our co-hosts weigh in on a hotly debated topic within the first responder community regarding a pediatric transport in a fire engine
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
Decatur Fire & Rescue officials said the agency may need to stop responding to medical calls if the city does not take action to recruit and retain more medics
The state bill would create protections for EMS providers who render medical care to law enforcement K-9s injured in the line of duty and transport them in an ambulance
The deadline for four Congressional Fire Services Institute awards has been extended to Feb. 12, 2021
The rejection of American Medical Response’s appeal clears the way for the city to move forward with its switch to Falck USA
While the state will select and pay for a consultant, the study will include input from “fire chiefs, fire and EMS personnel and municipal leaders”
On this episode, our co-hosts discuss legislation that is being introduced that would make the use of ketamine as a means to incapacitate a criminal suspect a crime
