/volunteer-ems Volunteer EMS en-US Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /volunteer-rural-ems/7-ways-volunteers-benefit-an-ems-agency How a hybrid paid/volunteer emergency service model can provide the best care Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:24:56 GMT /volunteer-rural-ems/7-ways-volunteers-benefit-an-ems-agency /ems-trend-report/ems-trend-survey-seeks-providers-input-for-what-paramedics-want-in-2024-report The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:55:15 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-trend-survey-seeks-providers-input-for-what-paramedics-want-in-2024-report /certification/als-certification-at-center-of-debate-between-fla-fire-chief-county-leaders Duette Fire Chief Rocky Parker wants Manatee County officials to allow volunteer paramedics to provide ALS service Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /certification/als-certification-at-center-of-debate-between-fla-fire-chief-county-leaders /american-medical-response/colo-fd-to-replace-amr-as-part-of-expansion-plan Peyton Fire Protection District officials are looking at in-house solutions to AMR's response time, staffing problems Fri, 24 May 2024 10:30:35 GMT /american-medical-response/colo-fd-to-replace-amr-as-part-of-expansion-plan /disaster-management/were-still-counting-at-this-time-several-killed-when-tornado-sweeps-through-iowa-town Adair County Health System had set up a triage center at the Greenfield high school after much of town was destroyed Wed, 22 May 2024 10:57:32 GMT /disaster-management/were-still-counting-at-this-time-several-killed-when-tornado-sweeps-through-iowa-town /ems-management/texas-officials-fire-ems-director-over-lack-of-volunteers-ot-costs-and-responding-to-calls Jeff Davis County EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was escorted out of the courthouse over what she called a "witch hunt" about staffing and leadership Fri, 17 May 2024 13:33:42 GMT /ems-management/texas-officials-fire-ems-director-over-lack-of-volunteers-ot-costs-and-responding-to-calls /labor-issues/people-will-die-waiting-for-an-ambulance-md-county-ems-faces-2m-budget-cut-layoffs Firefighters union in Allegany County fights against proposed cuts, layoffs as volunteer ambulance service sets to close Fri, 17 May 2024 10:03:29 GMT /labor-issues/people-will-die-waiting-for-an-ambulance-md-county-ems-faces-2m-budget-cut-layoffs /ems-management/minn-legislators-to-spend-6m-on-roving-medics-to-reduce-response-times In proposed test, "sprint" paramedics will be dispatched to calls in three counties to start treatment before an ambulance arrives Mon, 13 May 2024 12:33:11 GMT /ems-management/minn-legislators-to-spend-6m-on-roving-medics-to-reduce-response-times /rural-ems/response-time-staffing-challenge-ems-in-rural-n-d Six of North Dakota's 53 counties have an adequate number of healthcare workers Fri, 10 May 2024 12:48:21 GMT /rural-ems/response-time-staffing-challenge-ems-in-rural-n-d /pa-ems-agencies-earn-national-accreditation-honor McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority recognized for exceeding standards Mon, 06 May 2024 13:56:54 GMT /pa-ems-agencies-earn-national-accreditation-honor /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /rescue/ill-man-stable-after-being-trapped-nearly-8-hours-in-grain-bin First responders from several agencies used nine sets of tubes during a technical rescue in Gridley Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:30:29 GMT /rescue/ill-man-stable-after-being-trapped-nearly-8-hours-in-grain-bin /ems-management/iowa-county-to-create-ems-advisory-group-addressing-future-als-service Jasper County officials aim to focus on providing countywide ALS certification, service to every citizen Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:42:34 GMT /ems-management/iowa-county-to-create-ems-advisory-group-addressing-future-als-service /funding/n-y-state-comptroller-says-ambulance-service-ems-finances-are-problem-for-counties Report finds that funding for many EMS agencies is insufficient to cover the costs of operation Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:31:31 GMT /funding/n-y-state-comptroller-says-ambulance-service-ems-finances-are-problem-for-counties /rural-ems/mass-planning-commission-keeps-ambulance-service-from-closing Hilltown Community Ambulance Association in Huntington avoided having to end service to six towns Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:47:11 GMT /rural-ems/mass-planning-commission-keeps-ambulance-service-from-closing /recruitment-and-retention/conn-officials-promote-first-responders-village-as-housing-recruitment-solution The Lyme Affordable Housing Commission unveiled a plan to buy property near the firehouse to create housing for volunteer firefighters Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:53:12 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/conn-officials-promote-first-responders-village-as-housing-recruitment-solution /legislation-funding/n-y-officials-give-10-tax-break-to-volunteer-fire-ems-personnel Scotia-Glenville Central School District officials approved the break on property tax to help with recruitment, retention Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:02:44 GMT /legislation-funding/n-y-officials-give-10-tax-break-to-volunteer-fire-ems-personnel /response-times/s-c-county-residents-worry-over-ambulance-response-times-as-communities-grow Members of the Lexington County Ambulance Response Solutions group encourage residents to work on improving EMS Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:12:22 GMT /response-times/s-c-county-residents-worry-over-ambulance-response-times-as-communities-grow /paramedics/idaho-city-fd-look-at-full-time-paramedics-as-call-volume-increases Moscow officials are considering several options to increase paramedic staffing as volunteers face an increasing call volume Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:07:35 GMT /paramedics/idaho-city-fd-look-at-full-time-paramedics-as-call-volume-increases /legislation-funding/n-y-legislators-introduce-several-bills-to-support-ems Six bills focused on helping EMS in the state include proposals on tax funding, reimbursement and a tax credit for volunteers Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:46:03 GMT /legislation-funding/n-y-legislators-introduce-several-bills-to-support-ems /rural-ems/mich-hunters-recovery-miraculous-after-being-struck-by-large-tree Doctors had told the hunter's family that he may not walk again Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:08:54 GMT /rural-ems/mich-hunters-recovery-miraculous-after-being-struck-by-large-tree /health-wellness/nvfc-offers-new-online-behavioral-health-professional-directory First responders can search for providers by by location, areas of expertise, accepted insurance, licensure and telehealth Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:37:01 GMT /health-wellness/nvfc-offers-new-online-behavioral-health-professional-directory /volunteer-rural-ems/7-ways-volunteers-benefit-an-ems-agency How a hybrid paid/volunteer emergency service model can provide the best care Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:24:56 GMT /volunteer-rural-ems/7-ways-volunteers-benefit-an-ems-agency /ems-trend-report/ems-trend-survey-seeks-providers-input-for-what-paramedics-want-in-2024-report The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:55:15 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-trend-survey-seeks-providers-input-for-what-paramedics-want-in-2024-report /funding/conn-ems-nears-150k-goal-for-ambulance-operations The new Westport EMS ambulance won't arrive until 2025 due to supply chain issues related to the pandemic Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT /funding/conn-ems-nears-150k-goal-for-ambulance-operations /rural-ems/ore-university-students-partner-with-first-responders-over-ems-challenges Western University of Health Sciences students reviewed, funding, staffing, and an aging rural population Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT /rural-ems/ore-university-students-partner-with-first-responders-over-ems-challenges /response-times/minn-legislators-create-task-force-to-investigate-ambulance-response-times The Emergency Medical Service Task Force will look at funding and staffing across the state, as well as increased response times Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:30:23 GMT /response-times/minn-legislators-create-task-force-to-investigate-ambulance-response-times /EMS-grants/rural-ems-training-grants-available-focused-on-substance-use-disorders Funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is to help EMS support residents in rural communities Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:47:23 GMT /EMS-grants/rural-ems-training-grants-available-focused-on-substance-use-disorders /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/ Paramedic training is intense and rigorous, but the rewards of serving others can be tremendous Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:16:28 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/ /ems-management/texas-officials-fire-ems-director-over-lack-of-volunteers-ot-costs-and-responding-to-calls Jeff Davis County EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was escorted out of the courthouse over what she called a "witch hunt" about staffing and leadership Fri, 17 May 2024 13:33:42 GMT /ems-management/texas-officials-fire-ems-director-over-lack-of-volunteers-ot-costs-and-responding-to-calls /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming a basic EMT Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:29:45 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /rural-ems/articles/researchers-determine-approximate-start-up-costs-for-rural-ambulance-service-3CbW4h0G3lqF4lcN/ Research conducted by the University of Southern Maine found an approximate cost of $1.04M per year for an ambulance service in a low-volume area Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:23:36 GMT /rural-ems/articles/researchers-determine-approximate-start-up-costs-for-rural-ambulance-service-3CbW4h0G3lqF4lcN/ /pa-ems-agencies-earn-national-accreditation-honor McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority recognized for exceeding standards Mon, 06 May 2024 13:56:54 GMT /pa-ems-agencies-earn-national-accreditation-honor