Fundraising
From freelancing to insurance, there are several factors that should impact go/no-go deployment decisions
Check out the creativity and generosity of your fellow firefighters and EMS providers, plus two safety reminders to share with your community
Hear from live liver donor Will Lindbergh, whose selfless act inspired a charity to encourage first responders to participate in organ donation
South Bend Paramedic Adrienne Taylor transported K-9 Luna for emergency surgery after she was wounded in a shootout on Oct. 13
The EMS FDNY Help Fund, started by EMS providers and their unions after the murder of EMT Yadira Arroyo, helped EMT Naquavia Robinson pay her bills after she could no longer work as a nanny
Respiratory Therapist Roman Valles, a contractor for Peak Medevac, was flown home to Colorado after contracting COVID-19 while deployed to Texas
Family members said Maria Davis, wife of Los Angeles Paramedic Greg Davis, died due to a traumatic brain injury suffered when she jumped into the pool
From fewer volunteers to fewer calls and underfunding spanning years, rural EMS operations are in need of a change if they鈥檙e to survive
Sales of the thin line Fisher Space Pens, which were created for astronauts to use on missions, will benefit first responder charities
Share your tips for how you are continuing to interact with your community and members while social distancing
The foundation provided $8.2 million in grants and nearly 13,000 hotel rooms for first responders
Imad and Lina Khalil said their experience made them recognize the importance of supporting Lebanon鈥檚 EMS system
Operation Gratitude volunteers spent two days at the D.C. Armory assembling packages for departments in cities directly impacted by 9/11
A variety of nonprofits are raising money to provide financial relief, needed supplies and food to first responders who were affected by and are working in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura
Remembering the brave 10 in their final moments and reflecting on the impact of their loss
Officials say some departments have lost more than $20,000 from a canceled event
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation plans to host a 140-person, in-person reading near Ground Zero on Sept. 11
Lakeland Emergency Squad EMT and Warren County 911 Director Eskil Scott Danielson suffered a heart attack after saving his daughter in 2016
Panama City community members raised more than $3,000 for Decaris Hunter, known as the 鈥淪pread The Love鈥� guy, to attend EMS courses
Joachim Plattin Ambulance District officials say Paramedic Erik Bedwell has a 鈥渨onderful attitude鈥� and put out a request for coin donations
Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19 emergency response
Melania Trump delivered a donation of boxed lunches prepared by the White House chefs, Be Best tote bags, reusable face masks and hand sanitizer
The proceeds from the $8 masks go to five fire departments and three EMS agencies that serve the Bay Eagle Area School District
Intermountain Healthcare Life Flight Paramedic Jason Sorenson died Monday night, four days after the crash of the small plane
The Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club held an 鈥淚nvest in a Vest鈥� fundraiser to supply Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance members with body armor
The donations were made possible through a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers鈥� Association, John Deere and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the names of five more first responders whose families will receive support
Chad Wessels, 48, the former treasurer of George EMS in Iowa, was ordered to pay more than $26,000 in restitution to the agency
Whether you鈥檙e trying to fund a new ambulance or stock the pantry, use these tips to engage with your community remotely
The mother of Davidson County Rescue Squad Paramedic Richard Montgomery reports that he died from a severe anaphylactic reaction after a bite or sting while on a call
Drew and Heather Paglia launched a fundraising organization to provide meals and PPE to front-line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
Former Woodstock Firefighter-Paramedic Ryan Mains, an Iraq war veteran, sought to support others while facing his own struggle with PTSD
Vital Care EMS EMT John Paul 鈥淛P鈥� Granger, 22, is remembered as being 鈥渄edicated and committed to the profession of being a first responder鈥�
