Volunteer EMS
Volunteer fire department president signed grant application for chest compression device that later saved his life
Examples of successful volunteer EMS organizations show volunteerism is an essential pillar of EMS service delivery
The evidence does not always support common rationales given to explain the decline in volunteer memberships
CPA by day, EMT-CC Gary Stehr gladly answers a third of his agency’s calls
The new company will be called the Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
A National Academy of Medicine paper describes best practices for EMS responses to active shooter, bombing and terror attacks
Without insurance, it’s possible for some Alaskans to pay over $800 for a two-pack of EpiPens
As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary, there are important lessons for EMS from the protector of America’s crown jewels
The board considered dissolving the current agency as well as signing a contract with a paid service
Once a volunteer EMS agency decides to hire paid EMTs, these questions must be answered before the positions are announced and interviews begin
Firefighter Tim McClanahan, 46, was cared for by the flight paramedic after he fell during a training exercise
Having an engaged, committed workforce is the best way to improve patient care
Some chiefs believe merging departments and increasing MABAS might be necessary if departments can’t raise funds via taxes
Gaylord EMS bought a new ambulance with a bequest from a farmer and gave their old ambulance to a neighboring department in need of a newer vehicle
Rangers believe a man died after falling into a thermal hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin area of Yellowstone National Park
A diversified portfolio of revenue streams will help ensure that the organization has the funds to meet current and future needs.
The fast-moving ducklings were captured and transported to an animal hospital in a pediatric equipment bag
Conference presenters explained the pressing threats to rural EMS and health care systems and laid out creative solutions
The Pine Grove Area Community Ambulance crew and patient escaped the fire unharmed
Noah Filer comes out of a coma and learns he’s a double amputee — then completes his goal of becoming a paramedic
Ohio hospital starts $10,000 scholarship fund for EMT and paramedic training
41-year EMS veteran from Minnesota credits two rules he learned from M*A*S*H for his career longevity
The firefighters who assaulted a young woman pursuing her paramedic dream are still at the departments she was dismissed from for reporting the incidents
Death of EMT and student Shannon Mathers, 21, ruled an accidental electrocution
Being “Stronger Together” is about service to others and to the community
The district has only one EMT staffed to run the ambulance service
A lactate meter will tell when firefighters are at the point of exhaustion or extreme dehydration
More funding is needed in the county’s capital budget to replace gear and renovate fire stations
Chief John Dunham said crews called “two or three times” for an ambulance at the scene of a house fire, but it took 20 minutes for one to arrive
Hire EMS providers with the experience, positive attitude and maturity to help your volunteer service be excellent in its commitment to the community
A grand jury handed down indictments against Dustin Hazlewood for illegally obtaining fentanyl and morphine