Volunteer EMS
Attorney and volunteer firefighter Brad Pinsky explains qualified immunity protections and whether firefighters and medics could be sued as individuals
A patient in need of an ambulance in Echols County, Ga. must wait up to 20 minutes for rig from a nearby city, be driven there, or wait for an air ambulance
Are EMS leaders prepared to take advantage of new and existing programs in 2022?
Montville Fire Department EMS Lt. Christine Kutz, 56, a 37-year veteran EMT, died on Dec. 1 after a brief illness
The organizations seek to inform the federal government about EMS staffing shortfalls and needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Elm City Emergency Services and Stantonsburg EMS, both in Wilson County, have struggled to maintain a sustainable volunteer staff
Kalama Firefighter-EMT Alan Basso was found to be in cardiac arrest after his vehicle crashed, shortly after he responded to two medical emergencies
Campaign County hoping to rebuild its reserve after several members retired or stepped away
Harrison Township Firefighter-EMT Robert Cree, 72, suffered an apparent heart attack moments after returning home
Albany County asked licensed medical providers, including paramedics, to join the Medical Reserve Corps. to aid overwhelmed public health staff
Franklin Township, the village of Carlisle and Joint Emergency Services are discussing the purchase of a study that would determine if the agencies should merge
Recruitment videos are one way you can get the word out about your organization, drive interest in the opportunities you have to offer and point prospective recruits to begin the applications process
The HRSA Strategic Plan outlines four mission-critical goals, including improve access to quality health services and achieve health equity
Our co-hosts discuss EMS staffing, one of the top concerns cited in the recently released 2020 EMS Trend Report
Story City’s EMS department has asked businesses to encourage volunteerism by letting employees leave for emergency calls
Improve compensation, career path and safety to recruit the next generation, and retain the current EMS workforce
Panelists discuss how they are making EMS education and training more accessible and available in rural parts of the country
The Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew has been recognized as the first independent, all-volunteer rescue squad in the United States
The Firefighter-EMT Michael J. Field Memorial Bridge on Long Island was dedicated in a ceremony on Saturday
Mountaineer Ambulance informed the Preston County Commission Tuesday that it may need to close its doors
Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Charles C. “Dog” Woods was found unresponsive after filling a tanker
William Paul Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps 1st Lt. Moshe Herzog, 27, and EMT David Schneebalg, 26, were killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer
How to add intranasal drugs to the BLS scope of practice, and why it would be a valuable addition to the BLS toolbox
The four firefighter-EMTs were hired to help the department maintain consistent round-the-clock staffing
Cresson Firefighter-EMT Diana Jones, 63, was inspired by her son, a fire captain, to pursue a second career in public safety
Cresson Firefighter-EMT Diane Jones was killed battling the August Complex fire at Mendocino National Forest
The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit responded saying the volunteer was exercising his First Amendment rights
The family of two late volunteers called a proposal to rename a rescue squad after them a “political ploy” to garner favor for the county’s takeover of the squad
Fife Lake EMS officials are considering a deal to have a local hospital take over ambulance services after they were unexpectedly told they were too short-staffed to operate
Pikesville EMT John Schretlen, 26, joined the department in February and has worked on the ambulance almost every day since the pandemic began
Washburn EMTs Jill Weiss, Emily Rettertath and Mark Lelm are credited with saving the life of Clark Price, who suffered multiple heart attacks
Officials say the alleged actions of Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps Capt. Matthew Gannon, 53, contributed to the agency’s closing
Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMT and Vice President Jack Luts received the Mayor’s Hero Award on Monday; Luts joined the agency in 1960
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