Volunteer EMS
Our co-hosts discuss transitioning volunteer responders to certified EMTs and the challenges associated with the change
Another piece of the volunteer ambulance staffing puzzle: a declining middle class
Communication problems, especially reliability and interoperability, are widespread and complicate preparedness, training and response
How other volunteer organizations in the community leverage their size while still acting and feeling local
Department of Health describes reimbursement, recruitment and retention problems facing volunteer EMS agencies
Volunteer EMS agencies can be the best option for 911 services in many areas, but response must be guaranteed
Twelve organizations will receive funding to improve their recruitment and retention efforts
Reboarding an ambulance after my mother’s death, I discovered a new dimension to my service
Ken Habiger awarded U.S. flag that flew over the U.S. Capital in honor of his lifelong community commitment
The thief was caught on camera wearing a camouflage hoodie and beanie opening the ambulance and removing a bag
Dozens of volunteers went to the firehouse early Christmas morning to prepare food, package the meals and deliver them to people across the county
Two Arkansas paramedics and other volunteers purchased and distributed cold-weather apparel
The 34-year veteran firefighter was working a crash scene Friday in central Wisconsin when a vehicle struck him
For the Cromwell Fire Department, a combined paid and volunteer department, the Santa Run and tree sale are a great volunteer recruitment opportunity
The first 50 volunteers from United Rescue just graduated from the program, inspired by the United Hatzalah of Israel model
Gary Brown was assisting a victim from another vehicle collision when he was hit by a driver who then sped away
The 37-year-old paramedic competed to raise money for Norfolk Accident Rescue Service
NVFC used Giving Tuesday to push its Make Me a Firefighter campaign to build public awareness and provide departments with the tools and resources to recruit and retain
Volunteers from Narberth Ambulance, Pennsylvania, packed and delivered turkey dinners to families in need
After a volunteer for Hatzolah EMS was stabbed in the back, we take a look at the role the all-volunteer ambulance service plays in its community
How do other volunteer organizations in the community leverage their size while still acting and feeling local
The MD-1 Physician Response program aims to cut time for critical patients to receive doctor’s care
Two of the three SUV occupants were also hurt; none of the injuries are life-threatening
Rick Hartley was a paramedic who embodied the ideals of servant leadership and community service
Pay members if you want to become a paid service, otherwise use these tips to recognize and motivate your EMS volunteers
Police are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime
New research has found that the mortality rate of white, middle-aged Americans has significantly increased since 1998
The off-duty Hatzolah EMT was stabbed in the back while walking on the street
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
The ambulance service can’t afford to pay enough EMTs to stay open, according to state law
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