/legislation-funding Legislation and Funding en-US Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:55:20 GMT /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant The grant funds a proactive approach to buprenorphine and leave-behind naloxone efforts Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:55:20 GMT /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress EMS Counts Act proposes federal classification for EMS-fire cross-trained personnel Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:14:51 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems Discover how Kentucky’s EMS Leadership Academy is transforming rural emergency services by equipping providers with leadership skills, mentorship, and sustainable strategies for the future Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:01:18 GMT /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime 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 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:26:08 GMT /legislation-funding/bill-would-make-assaults-on-first-responders-a-federal-crime /9-11/nyc-council-orders-probe-into-9-11-ground-zero-toxin-reports The two-year Department of Investigation probe will require biannual updates on environmental health risks first responders and survivors faced after the 2001 attacks Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:10:32 GMT /9-11/nyc-council-orders-probe-into-9-11-ground-zero-toxin-reports /ems-management/ind-fire-department-targets-non-emergent-ems-calls-from-care-facilities-with-new-fee-structure Westfield will begin charging for non-emergent responses, such as lift assists without injury, to help reduce unnecessary strain on EMS resources Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:04:32 GMT /ems-management/ind-fire-department-targets-non-emergent-ems-calls-from-care-facilities-with-new-fee-structure /legislation-funding/voter-support-helps-mont-ems-hire-full-time-staff-after-20-years-as-all-volunteer-team Joliet EMS in Montana hired its first full-time responders thanks to a voter-approved mill levy, improving emergency response in rural Carbon County Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:28:47 GMT /legislation-funding/voter-support-helps-mont-ems-hire-full-time-staff-after-20-years-as-all-volunteer-team /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant The grant funds a proactive approach to buprenorphine and leave-behind naloxone efforts Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:55:20 GMT /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant /legislation-funding/rural-hospitals-brace-for-cuts-and-closures-nationwide-as-medicaid-cuts-advance Proposed federal Medicaid cuts threaten to shutter hundreds of rural hospitals across the U.S., with states like Kentucky and Nebraska facing major losses Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:08:50 GMT /legislation-funding/rural-hospitals-brace-for-cuts-and-closures-nationwide-as-medicaid-cuts-advance /ems-management/ind-county-officials-discuss-long-term-ems-options Floyd County officials are weighing the creation of a countywide EMS program as contracts with current providers run through 2026 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:01:27 GMT /ems-management/ind-county-officials-discuss-long-term-ems-options /legislation-funding/wyo-considers-medicaid-rate-hikes-for-ems-and-ob-care Wyoming lawmakers are weighing bills to raise Medicaid reimbursements for obstetrics and emergency medical services to stabilize care access statewide Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT /legislation-funding/wyo-considers-medicaid-rate-hikes-for-ems-and-ob-care /ems-management/aimhi-announces-2025-excellence-in-ems-integration-award-winners The AIMHI awards recognize standout agencies, individuals and programs advancing high-value, integrated mobile healthcare Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:27:23 GMT /ems-management/aimhi-announces-2025-excellence-in-ems-integration-award-winners /ems-management/national-ems-documentation-report-reveals-gaps-in-training-time-and-tech Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:01:53 GMT /ems-management/national-ems-documentation-report-reveals-gaps-in-training-time-and-tech /disaster-management/aid-groups-worry-about-future-work-if-fema-reduces-emergency-response Experts warn that under Trump, FEMA could approve fewer major disaster declarations and deliver slower, reduced responses Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT /disaster-management/aid-groups-worry-about-future-work-if-fema-reduces-emergency-response /fire-ems/ohio-fire-chief-urges-city-to-regulate-non-911-ems-providers-after-care-delays Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:43:27 GMT /fire-ems/ohio-fire-chief-urges-city-to-regulate-non-911-ems-providers-after-care-delays /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress EMS Counts Act proposes federal classification for EMS-fire cross-trained personnel Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:14:51 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress /fire-ems/mich-fd-moves-closer-to-becoming-citys-primary-ambulance-transport-service Traverse City is adding firefighters, paramedic training and a new ambulance to transition its fire department into the city’s main EMS transport agency, supported by a voter-approved millage and long-term planning efforts Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:03:15 GMT /fire-ems/mich-fd-moves-closer-to-becoming-citys-primary-ambulance-transport-service /legislation-funding/sen-grassley-urges-trump-administration-to-fix-backlog-in-benefits-for-fallen-first-responders After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:28:08 GMT /legislation-funding/sen-grassley-urges-trump-administration-to-fix-backlog-in-benefits-for-fallen-first-responders /ems-grant-center/3m-grant-aims-to-boost-colo-naloxone-supply Colorado will use $3 million in opioid settlement funds to provide naloxone to local organizations, aiming to curb overdose deaths, in a move follows a 15.6% statewide decrease in drug fatalities in 2024 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:17:55 GMT /ems-grant-center/3m-grant-aims-to-boost-colo-naloxone-supply /ems-training-and-education/n-c-ems-hopes-a-controversial-118m-first-responder-training-center-helps-recruitment Mecklenburg County's planned training facility at Central Piedmont’s Levine campus is vital to improve cross-agency coordination, while critics raise concerns over tree removal and a growing police presence Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:11:02 GMT /ems-training-and-education/n-c-ems-hopes-a-controversial-118m-first-responder-training-center-helps-recruitment /safety/ohio-bill-aims-to-increase-penalty-for-hindering-first-responders Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT /safety/ohio-bill-aims-to-increase-penalty-for-hindering-first-responders /legislation-funding/pa-bill-would-expand-taxing-authority-for-fire-and-ems-funding-across-1-400-municipalities A bill advancing in the state legislature would allow hundreds of additional local governments to raise property tax limits to better fund fire departments and EMS Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:32:49 GMT /legislation-funding/pa-bill-would-expand-taxing-authority-for-fire-and-ems-funding-across-1-400-municipalities /legislation-funding/mont-governor-vetoes-bill-providing-ptsd-workers-comp-coverage-for-first-responders Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill for first responders, citing concerns about fairness and legal issues raised by business and insurance groups Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT /legislation-funding/mont-governor-vetoes-bill-providing-ptsd-workers-comp-coverage-for-first-responders /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems Discover how Kentucky’s EMS Leadership Academy is transforming rural emergency services by equipping providers with leadership skills, mentorship, and sustainable strategies for the future Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:01:18 GMT /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems /community-awareness/articles/how-to-create-an-amazon-wish-list-for-your-ems-agency-cABPFUDXHUMy3N0Y/ Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens! Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:16:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/how-to-create-an-amazon-wish-list-for-your-ems-agency-cABPFUDXHUMy3N0Y/ /ems-management/mich-township-looks-to-police-and-fire-crews-to-boost-ems-coverage Facing delays from county EMS services, Grand Blanc Township is training firefighters as medical first responders and considering expanded roles for police and fire departments to enhance emergency medical coverage Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:28:31 GMT /ems-management/mich-township-looks-to-police-and-fire-crews-to-boost-ems-coverage /ems-grant-center/arpa-grant-helps-pa-ambulance-service-purchase-a-new-ambulance Narberth Ambulance celebrated the arrival of a new ambulance with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, thanking Lower Merion commissioners for helping secure funding through an ARPA grant Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:49:57 GMT /ems-grant-center/arpa-grant-helps-pa-ambulance-service-purchase-a-new-ambulance /legislation-funding/what-the-ems-counts-act-means-for-dual-role-ems-providers Learn how the EMS Counts Act could reshape national labor statistics and funding by including firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics in EMS workforce counts. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:34:05 GMT /legislation-funding/what-the-ems-counts-act-means-for-dual-role-ems-providers /legislation-funding/idaho-county-growth-stretches-ems-thin-as-first-responders-struggle-to-with-call-volume Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:15:00 GMT /legislation-funding/idaho-county-growth-stretches-ems-thin-as-first-responders-struggle-to-with-call-volume /ems-grant-center/trump-administration-orders-a-freeze-on-all-federal-grants-loans Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:34:47 GMT /ems-grant-center/trump-administration-orders-a-freeze-on-all-federal-grants-loans /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:51:13 GMT /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda /legislation-funding/ind-county-ems-receives-pay-increase-to-halt-staffing-shortage Cass County Council OKs $290K over 2 years for EMT and paramedic raises — $3.45 to $5.45 per hour — funded by EMS billing to retain staff amid shortage Mon, 19 May 2025 15:12:53 GMT /legislation-funding/ind-county-ems-receives-pay-increase-to-halt-staffing-shortage /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville's fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:35 GMT /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance