/legislation-funding Legislation and Funding en-US Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:04:27 GMT /EMS-grants/afg-2024-application-period-now-open-deadlines-and-next-steps This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:04:27 GMT /EMS-grants/afg-2024-application-period-now-open-deadlines-and-next-steps /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:43:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:21:54 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program /retirement/bill-to-protect-retirement-benefits-for-first-responders-public-servants-passes-house The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:04:04 GMT /retirement/bill-to-protect-retirement-benefits-for-first-responders-public-servants-passes-house /EMS-grants/afg-2024-application-period-now-open-deadlines-and-next-steps This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:04:27 GMT /EMS-grants/afg-2024-application-period-now-open-deadlines-and-next-steps /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:43:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages /recruitment-and-retention/md-county-repays-220k-in-student-loans-for-first-responders Harford County's NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:19:53 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/md-county-repays-220k-in-student-loans-for-first-responders /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:21:54 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-funding-crisis-threatens-colorados-naloxone-program /hospital/new-owner-struggles-to-keep-fla-hospital-alive Palmetto General Hospital is dealing with layoffs, service cuts and a lack of supplies Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT /hospital/new-owner-struggles-to-keep-fla-hospital-alive /ems-trend-report/new-ems-district-replaces-four-small-town-volunteer-ambulance-services Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:59:59 GMT /ems-trend-report/new-ems-district-replaces-four-small-town-volunteer-ambulance-services /legislation-funding/what-a-second-trump-presidency-means-for-ems How will Trump’s campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality? Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:01:31 GMT /legislation-funding/what-a-second-trump-presidency-means-for-ems /ems-management/report-shows-nyc-uber-drivers-earn-more-than-emts A report from the ride-share company reveals that drivers working 32 hours a week make around $13,500 more annually than first-year EMTs Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:59:47 GMT /ems-management/report-shows-nyc-uber-drivers-earn-more-than-emts /labor-issues/md-officials-offer-to-rehire-laid-off-medics Allegany County officials made offers to EMS personnel laid off this summer due to a $2M deficit Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:12:41 GMT /labor-issues/md-officials-offer-to-rehire-laid-off-medics /legislation-funding/researchers-law-to-prevent-surprise-ambulance-bills-may-be-driving-up-costs An Ohio State University study finds that a law meant to shield New Yorkers from out-of-network ambulance bills has led to higher prices Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /legislation-funding/researchers-law-to-prevent-surprise-ambulance-bills-may-be-driving-up-costs /legislation-funding/iowa-county-voters-to-decide-on-levy-increase-for-ems Increased expenses have led to revenue shortfalls in Floyd County Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:48:30 GMT /legislation-funding/iowa-county-voters-to-decide-on-levy-increase-for-ems /legislation-funding/colo-fd-warns-crisis-response-team-could-shut-down-after-losing-funding The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the Community Response Team could end in July after losing funding from a state grant Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:52:32 GMT /legislation-funding/colo-fd-warns-crisis-response-team-could-shut-down-after-losing-funding /off-duty/extended-public-service-moving-beyond-the-fire-truck-squad-car-or-ambulance Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:48:46 GMT /off-duty/extended-public-service-moving-beyond-the-fire-truck-squad-car-or-ambulance /legislation-funding/calif-fd-seeks-415m-bond-to-replace-aging-apparatus-equipment-and-stations The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said increased call volume over the last 10 years has added to the wear on vehicles and stations Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:59:21 GMT /legislation-funding/calif-fd-seeks-415m-bond-to-replace-aging-apparatus-equipment-and-stations /national-first-responders-day/articles/a-letter-to-the-american-public-appreciate-our-first-responders-every-day-6fc7RjLA2RQKOx5t/ These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:15:51 GMT /national-first-responders-day/articles/a-letter-to-the-american-public-appreciate-our-first-responders-every-day-6fc7RjLA2RQKOx5t/ /ems-management/consultants-recommend-iowa-city-increase-ems-pay-end-coverage-in-some-areas Pella officials consider significant changes to EMS Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /ems-management/consultants-recommend-iowa-city-increase-ems-pay-end-coverage-in-some-areas /ems-management/n-y-town-ambulance-service-spar-over-ems-review The Town of Tonawanda and Twin City Ambulance are debating the information in a consultant's review of operations and finances Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:35:44 GMT /ems-management/n-y-town-ambulance-service-spar-over-ems-review /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:27:54 GMT /ketamine/articles/6-ways-to-avoid-ketamine-pitfalls-NcM3BbDlFsR6maTO/ /legislation-funding/cdc-highlights-disparities-in-ems-funding-and-patient-outcomes EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:59:33 GMT /legislation-funding/cdc-highlights-disparities-in-ems-funding-and-patient-outcomes /legislation-funding/late-patient-leaves-6-7m-to-expand-rural-ems-in-n-h The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:36:04 GMT /legislation-funding/late-patient-leaves-6-7m-to-expand-rural-ems-in-n-h /substance-abuse/webinar-unlocking-opioid-settlement-funding-for-public-safety-agencies How to navigate the opioid funding landscape to secure resources for opioid abatement, reimbursement and remediation expenses Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:09:02 GMT /substance-abuse/webinar-unlocking-opioid-settlement-funding-for-public-safety-agencies /ems-grant-center/iowa-county-officials-receive-8k-grant-for-emt-training Jasper County Emergency Management Agency will use the grant money to help departments cover training costs Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:52:16 GMT /ems-grant-center/iowa-county-officials-receive-8k-grant-for-emt-training /legislation-funding/ems-on-life-support-the-alarming-gap-between-expectations-and-reality It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:38:58 GMT /legislation-funding/ems-on-life-support-the-alarming-gap-between-expectations-and-reality /rural-ems/what-makes-a-wis-ems-agency-sustainable-and-reliable Office of Rural Health found that services with six or fewer members are at high risk of unexpected service outage Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:10:17 GMT /rural-ems/what-makes-a-wis-ems-agency-sustainable-and-reliable /billing-and-administration/rural-ems-and-cost-responsibilities Navigating the shift in financial responsibility and the impact rural EMS practices and policies Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:28:20 GMT /billing-and-administration/rural-ems-and-cost-responsibilities /legislation-funding/calif-fd-seeks-415m-bond-to-replace-aging-apparatus-equipment-and-stations The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said increased call volume over the last 10 years has added to the wear on vehicles and stations Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:59:21 GMT /legislation-funding/calif-fd-seeks-415m-bond-to-replace-aging-apparatus-equipment-and-stations /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:43:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages /legislation-funding/colo-looks-at-how-to-spend-nearly-800m-in-national-opioid-settlement-funds Legislators look at the limited ways opioid settlement funds can be spent across the state Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:14:37 GMT /legislation-funding/colo-looks-at-how-to-spend-nearly-800m-in-national-opioid-settlement-funds /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask? Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:23:35 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation EMS leaders and advocates rallied in Albany to promote bills that supporters say would take great steps to stabilize ambulance services Wed, 15 May 2024 11:45:03 GMT /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation