Volunteer EMS
Like it or not, the reality of doing what we do is that EMS is a business, and like any business, income must at least meet or exceed expenditures to remain solvent and afloat
NAEMT encourages all states to recognize EMS as an essential service and urges Congress to fund the SIREN Act
Volunteer fire department president signed grant application for chest compression device that later saved his life
Providing care on the snow covered prairie reconnected me with my paramedic roots and reminds me there are many ways for paramedics to be caregivers
SWOT analysis gives volunteers the opportunity to participate in the development of an action plan for training, increased competence and success
Kevin A. Przybyl, who had cystic fibrosis, was always interested in pursuing a career in public safety
National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer candidate is researching persistent issue of recruiting rural fire and EMS personnel
Avraham Levi said he loves serving as a volunteer EMT and that it is his “other calling”
Two volunteer agencies show it’s possible to improve service without breaking the budget; here’s an approach for any service to better their community’s needs
Five N.Y. agencies collaborate to ensure community EMS coverage during weekdays by sharing personnel and resources
Families of volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who are killed in the line of duty would receive payment of death benefits
The expansion now requires motorists to pull over for emergency vehicles with flashing blue or green lights
Leonardo Moreno said he is “set on getting better;" a GoFundMe has been created to help him pay medical bills
The department won’t respond to medical calls in surrounding communities unless requested by another agency
Ross Phoenix, 55, previously served as chief of the Nassau Ambulance Co.; his wife also used to volunteer with the ambulance company
A volunteer EMT without commitment or compassion is a short-term fix that usually becomes a long-term problem
Low hourly wages is a main contributor to most career EMS providers working two or more jobs
Belief that only volunteerism will work in a community is refuted by the many EMS systems that have transitioned to combination or career systems
The agency plans to focus on highlighting the heritage of the storied organization during its year-long centennial celebration
The girl’s father, a volunteer firefighter, was working and responded with other crews to the call
Cannelton Fire Chief Christopher Herzog allegedly pushed an officer and yelled profanities as the officer wanted to break a window to check a room for victims
Barbara Fudge said she was speechless when an available heart was ready for her
Christopher Suprun stands by his claim that he was a volunteer firefighter who responded to the Pentagon attack
Lawrence Kurtz said he will never forget a call where a man’s leg and foot were touching his right ear after a tractor accident
Lt. Anthony Perkins said becoming a first responder has never been a question, it has always been a given for him
The study found that about 21 percent of U.S newborns with withdrawal symptoms in 2013 were from rural counties
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed on a medical call; Adams worked at the same department as his fiancée
A paramedic performed a thoracostomy on Sandy Kelley, a move that doctors said likely saved her life
Paul Zabriski, 58, was removed as treasurer in January 2016 after the accusations against him came to light
Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station
Owen Wood, 32, said he enjoys the teamwork that comes with the profession as well as the daily interaction with different people
Responding to the medical needs of the 2015 Nepal earthquake survivors pushed a Calif. medic out her comfort zone as she strived to make a difference
Jermaine Frye, 31, had been hospitalized after a recent on-duty injury; he later went into cardiac arrest at his home
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