Volunteer EMS
Learn how to plan for major industry shifts – both on in the field and at the agency – and how to navigate these transitions successfully
Priority would be given to applicants whose proposals will expand coverage, improve response times, and help organizations provide medical transport and services
A volunteer firefighter/paramedic was in the right place at the right time for an expectant mother and her visiting family
The woman said Robeson County EMS workers would not drive an ambulance to her house on a dirt road for fear of damaging the vehicle
Nine volunteers in Laverne cover an area of more than 800 square miles
The Mount Desert Island Search & Rescue crew received 3 simultaneous calls to Acadia National Park last week
Inspired to become an EMT by the televsion show “Emergency!”, Dr. Jon Krohmer will retire as director of NHTSA OEMS following five years leading the agency
Officials: Without better funding, rural Colo. EMS cannot sustain service
The Cetronia Ambulance Corps rig is “a wish come true and an answered prayer” for the town of Valleciilo, Honduras, an official said
A new, gas-powered rig offers lower anticipated repair costs over diesel, the Northshire Rescue Squad reported
EMT Jason Bowman responded alone when Officer Kevin Apple was struck by a vehicle
One-third of rural volunteer EMS agencies are at risk because they can’t cover their operating costs
150 bears will be blessed before they head to Arlington this month for children who have lost parents in EMS
Man used PayPal to move money into his own account, officials said
Angie Fisher and Holly Buskirk Siple are drawing on the support of their community as they fight the coronavirus
Hatzalah/Rescuers Without Borders – an Israeli volunteer organization of medics, paramedics and doctors – will host the event to raise awareness
In this episode, guest Susan Bailey joins the hosts to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Louisiana providers, the difficulty of delivering EMS to rural areas and weather-related disasters
AAA Rural Task Force Chair Justin Grohs joins the podcast to discuss staffing and financial stressors
The task force would examine the challenges facing rural ambulance services and make recommendations for improvement
United Hatzalah volunteer emergency response Director of Operations Dov Maisel speaks to EMS1 from Jerusalem about resiliency in the face of recent mass casualty responses and the ongoing response to rocket attacks
Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company Paramedic Jeffrey Shaffer, 67, served for nearly 50 years before his death in August
As prices soar on gas, lumber and consumer goods, EMS cannot follow market forces to increase prices for our services
A large number of supporters attended a council meeting Wednesday to support the service as the city considered switching to a full-time service
East Hampton Ambulance Association says it has lost 10 members over the last year, and nearly 30 have reduced their hours
Shrewsbury Township currently relies on the New Jersey State Police to respond to its emergency calls
Emory Emergency Medical Service managers and members say they were given no prior warning that the program would be ending
The bill would allow nurses and physician assistants to serve as volunteers and perform the same work as EMTs
Eden Emergency Response and Rescue Volunteer David Cole was resuscitated by fellow EMS providers last month
Cyclists and drivers will participate in the “Ride for Zach” to support Richmond Rescue Squad EMT and Volunteer Firefighter Zach Long
Authorities are investigating what Rocky Point Fire District officials say was the malicious vandalism of their only ambulance
The change comes due to another ambulance service taking over the coverage area
Colfax Fire Department EMT Lorien Smith, crowned “Mrs. Colfax,” will promote her “Hope and Heartbeats” platform at the Mrs. Washington pageant
The bill allows ambulance services shared by two or more municipalities to recruit drivers who aren’t medically trained
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