Legislation and Funding
Legislation and funding issues always affect EMS budgets and operations. Use this topic to find out how the latest economic news is affecting EMS.
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as discussions continue on sustainable emergency medical solutions
The Lewes Fire Department has warned that without more funding, it will be forced to dissolve EMS in 2025, citing rising emergency calls, staffing costs and financial deficits
A new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will help EMS agencies access more federal funding to cover the costs of providing emergency medical transportation for Medicaid patients
Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state
Volunteer firefighters began providing regular EMS care in small towns like Colona when ambulance tax funding fell short and volunteer numbers dwindled
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
The Chase County EMS ambulance was built with attention to suspension and noise reduction
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
Last month the White House paused federal funding to align with Trump’s agenda, disputing the court’s authority to intervene
Air medical services will return to Williston, nearly two years after the city lost its provider, through a new public-private partnership to improve emergency transport
The fund supports 137,000 people affected by toxic exposure from the attacks at the World Trade Center, as well as the plane crashes in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is seeking the dissolution of the Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit due to declining responses
EMS providers face challenges in recruiting and retaining staff, as leaders exploring financial incentives, legislative support and reclassification as an essential service
West County Paramedic Association added its first new rig in over a decade, boosting morale
The funding for Trinity Health Oakland Hospital came as a gift from the estate of two Oakland County residents
Funding for the WTC Health Program is secured through 2027, but a federal resolution passed in December 2024 left its long-term financial future uncertain
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner issued grants to over 2,500 agencies for equipment, training, facility upgrades and other costs
Senators Schumer and Gillibrand stated the program serves at least 132,000 Americans impacted by the deadly terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001
Due to a lack of space, Putnam EMS has a refrigerator in the bathroom and dries linens on a clothesline because they do not have a dryer
Nearly half of the FDA’s $6.9 billion budget comes from industry fees, enabling the agency to hire scientists for faster product reviews
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
11 departments received state grants to help with fire and EMS operations
Transitioning to a healthcare system that embraces and reimburses community-based EMS care
Escambia County EMS is ramping up recruitment efforts amid rising demand for paramedics, offering incentives like a $10,000 sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling
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