Volunteer EMS
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
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
As volunteer shortages and financial struggles force ambulance services to shut down in Wyoming County, officials scramble for solutions
After a life-threatening health scare, Kevin Schutt found a new purpose by joining the Galveston Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT and firefighter.
Volunteer firefighters began providing regular EMS care in small towns like Colona when ambulance tax funding fell short and volunteer numbers dwindled
Recruitment efforts can focus on non-traditional members, people who live outside the area and even members of neighboring departments
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
The Dalton Fire Company informed residents that ambulance service will be provided by neighboring fire departments in other townships
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
With contracts expiring and staffing shortages worsening, local leaders seek sustainable ambulance solutions while pushing for state and federal support
First responders from several departments conducted a rope rescue operation to save a worker with an injured leg inside a rock crevice
Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
A survey of Chippewa County EMS agencies finds that more than half believe they will have trouble with staffing, call volume and transport times next year
Lonaconing officials are urging residents to ask the county why the ambulance service is not staffed 24/7
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering
Virginia Beach officials look at ambulance billing after a study estimated generating $14 million of revenue in the first year
There are great EMS employers out there, but finding them takes time, and the willingness to take risks on the unknown
Harford County’s NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
Charles Erickson joined the department when he was 16 and then became an EMT because there were only a few in the area
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
Increased expenses have led to revenue shortfalls in Floyd County
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
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