Haverhill city councilors unanimously approved increasing the civil service age cap to expand the hiring pool and address staffing shortages| FireRescue1
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats| FireRescue1
Three desperately needed ladder trucks are among 11 new rigs to be purchased after an audit found firefighters had no reserve apparatus and sometimes relied on pickup trucks| FireRescue1
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient earlier this year| EMS1
Westfield will begin charging for non-emergent responses, such as lift assists without injury, to help reduce unnecessary strain on EMS resources| EMS1
The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks| EMS1
Amid concerns over response times and dissatisfaction with county EMS services, Grand Blanc Township is considering greater involvement from police and fire personnel| EMS1
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!| EMS1
When elected or appointed officials make decisions without the proper context, they have the potential to endanger public safety| FireRescue1
If your fire department budget is stretched thin, every dollar matters| FireRescue1
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”| FireRescue1
A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding| EMS1
Lexington's Community Paramedicine Program responds to over 45,000 calls annually and has an annual budget of over $1.1 million| EMS1
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments| EMS1
Grant experts break down the latest opportunities, strategies, and insider tips to help your agency secure critical funding| FireRescue1
The new plan, led by the Plaistow Fire Department, mirrors the former ALS service with additional benefits, including cost savings and enhanced training| EMS1
How to navigate the opioid funding landscape to secure resources for opioid abatement, reimbursement and remediation expenses| EMS1
Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center| EMS1
Legislation to increase benefits from $25,000 to $50,000 passes Senate committee| EMS1
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited members of Meadville Area Ambulance Service to discuss recruitment efforts| EMS1
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink – learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive| EMS1
Zavadsky details the potential changes to the MedStar system and his new position with the PWW Advisory Group| EMS1
“Allowing 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"| EMS1
Matt Zavadsky discusses the CMS disclosure and the latest in the move to fund treatment in place| EMS1
County/state 911 authorities can require service providers to complete two upgrade phases: converting to digital platforms and meeting international next-gen 911 standards| EMS1
