Volunteer EMS
All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering
There are great EMS employers out there, but finding them takes time, and the willingness to take risks on the unknown
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
Jeff Davis County EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was escorted out of the courthouse over what she called a 鈥渨itch hunt鈥� about staffing and leadership
Firefighters union in Allegany County fights against proposed cuts, layoffs as volunteer ambulance service sets to close
In proposed test, 鈥渟print鈥� paramedics will be dispatched to calls in three counties to start treatment before an ambulance arrives
Six of North Dakota鈥檚 53 counties have an adequate number of healthcare workers
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority recognized for exceeding standards
This symbol shows that we belong to something important and we are part of the power, strength and knowledge of every EMT
First responders from several agencies used nine sets of tubes during a technical rescue in Gridley
Jasper County officials aim to focus on providing countywide ALS certification, service to every citizen
Report finds that funding for many EMS agencies is insufficient to cover the costs of operation
Hilltown Community Ambulance Association in Huntington avoided having to end service to six towns
The Lyme Affordable Housing Commission unveiled a plan to buy property near the firehouse to create housing for volunteer firefighters
Scotia-Glenville Central School District officials approved the break on property tax to help with recruitment, retention
Members of the Lexington County Ambulance Response Solutions group encourage residents to work on improving EMS
Moscow officials are considering several options to increase paramedic staffing as volunteers face an increasing call volume
Six bills focused on helping EMS in the state include proposals on tax funding, reimbursement and a tax credit for volunteers
Doctors had told the hunter鈥檚 family that he may not walk again
First responders can search for providers by by location, areas of expertise, accepted insurance, licensure and telehealth
How a hybrid paid/volunteer emergency service model can provide the best care
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
The new Westport EMS ambulance won鈥檛 arrive until 2025 due to supply chain issues related to the pandemic
Western University of Health Sciences students reviewed, funding, staffing, and an aging rural population
The Emergency Medical Service Task Force will look at funding and staffing across the state, as well as increased response times
Funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is to help EMS support residents in rural communities
The Beaver County Search and Rescue team hiked 45 minutes in the dark to reach the mine
First responders and technical rescue crews north of Concho worked to recover the rider and their vehicle
Rural medics who rescued the rancher didn鈥檛 have much experience handling severe wounds, but a doctor was able to help via video inside the ambulance
A vacuum truck was used to help rescue a man almost completely buried in corn inside the Henryville grain bin
If passed, the bill would establish a pilot grant program for EMS preparedness and workforce retention, allocating 20% of the grants to rural EMS agencies
The City of Palmview will pay the county $10 a month for the use of the ambulance, which will be added to three already in the city鈥檚 inventory
Volunteers across the state continue to answer calls and work on recruitment
