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.
FEMA, wildfire response and a fire chief running calls on expired licensure: Chris and Kelly break down the biggest news from around the country
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities
From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA鈥檚 development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited members of Meadville Area Ambulance Service to discuss recruitment efforts
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
Sioux City Fire Rescue has seen a 21% increase in EMS calls over the last five years
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
Heartland Ambulance Service will provide three more ambulances to Clark County as officials deal with New Chapel EMS service issues
The Lebanon Fire District announced changes to single and dual-role staffing as well as reducing non-emergency transports
Chandler city officials are considering purchasing 10 ambulances, equipment and begin hiring in 2026
Allegany County officials had previously laid off EMS personnel to handle a $2M budget shortfall
Representative Jaime Greene鈥檚 bill would prevent adverse action by employers if employees are absent from work due to responding to an emergency
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink 鈥� learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive
Northern Light Health threatens to end service in Penobscot County
鈥淎llowing trained EMTs and paramedics to continue doing their jobs as they proceed through the licensing process is a common-sense policy change that will have a major impact鈥�
Transforming how we respond to emergencies and, ultimately, how we save lives
County/state 911 authorities can require service providers to complete two upgrade phases: converting to digital platforms and meeting international next-gen 911 standards
The bill would end a requirement that Medicare patients be transported to emergency facilities for providers to receive reimbursement
Journal of the American Medical Association research studied cash stipends for low-income people in Chelsea, Mass. and found 27% fewer visits
Multnomah County commissioners are expected to decide on a plan to change AMR staffing to one medic and one EMT.
North Kingsville officials cut the part-time EMS service earlier in July due to funding
Cambria Community Healthcare District officials say the current station is beyond its useful lifespan
Legislators look at the limited ways opioid settlement funds can be spent across the state
U.S. citizenship as a pre-requisite could be removed for first responder jobs
The Fire Grants and Safety Act reauthorizes SAFER and AFG grant programs through FY2028
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury released a report detailing the history of two crisis response teams and their future funding
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
Governor Josh Shapiro proposes doubling the Fire and EMS Grant Program to $60 million in FY2025
Legislation to fund grant programs and U.S. Fire Administration through 2028 heads to the President for signing
Funds for Evanston鈥檚 Crisis Alternative Response Evanston team will help enhance mental health interventions
The City of Auburn Ambulance has approved a one-year agreement to provide ALS to a neighboring town
Colorado Springs City Council voted 5 - 4 to continue contract with AMR
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