Legislation and Funding
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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”
Rob Lawrence discusses legislative advocacy with the presidents of the Florida, California and Wisconsin EMS associations
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The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
St. Louis EMT Liz Smith says she nearly died from COVID-19, but the city said it can’t verify that she had the virus
Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury
The funding opportunity aims to reduce inappropriate use of emergency ambulance services and increase efficiency in EMS systems
The 7-minute survey will provide feedback for CMS regarding waivers during the COVID-19 emergency
The proposed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan contains several components that can be used for fire and EMS funding
Communities are honoring those who lost their lives and the personnel who have been on the front lines of the crisis
The American Rescue Plan Act includes a funding incentive for communities that form similar mental health response programs
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
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
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