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Volunteer EMS

Two EMTs bridge the generational divide, learn from each other
Two lessons from the New Jersey volunteer ambulance squad that closed its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic
Every contribution of service matters to helping our country, community, neighborhood and family through this time of crisis and great need
The chase car would be available during a mass casualty event anywhere in the county; it could be provided to make up a BLS crew if all other avenues were exhausted
Less resources makes stronger, more independent clinicians, able to think on the fly and find creative solutions to EMS challenges
Qualifying EMTs would receive a 20 percent discount on local real estate taxes and up to a $300 tax break on the township’s earned income tax
One volunteer EMS service is in danger of going out of business because of a lack of available EMTs
The hospital employee was told to either remove the flag, or remove the truck from hospital property
The 20 percent rebate council approved Monday is the maximum amount a municipality can offer under the law, according to officials
Our co-hosts review and discuss two EMS news articles from the week
Act 172 allows communities to offer volunteers breaks on earned income taxes and up to a 20 percent reimbursement for property taxes
The ambulance services may have to shut down if they are unable to recruit more EMTs
EMT Gavy Friedson was talking about volunteers dropping everything to save a life when an emergency call interrupted his lecture
Crumbling volunteer EMS infrastructure requires radical thinking and strategies to provide quality emergency care
As the number of volunteers dwindles, so does the medical safety net that EMS provides
The average interval between a call to 911 and arrival on the scene is seven minutes in the U.S., but patients in rural areas wait as long as 30 minutes
The woman had been assaulted and was threatening to hurt herself, according to Michael Bigg, chief of the ambulance corp
Basic teams consisted of CPR or first aid trained cadets and were evaluated in stations consisting of vital sign, CPR and bleeding control
Allina Health EMS leaders discuss the importance of a strong relationship between operational leaders and the medical director
Brent Johnson started his career in public service as a volunteer firefighter-paramedic
There are great stories waiting for you on every shift; all you need do is start the relationship
Gene Gandy swapped law practice for prehospital care 28 years ago
Efraim Gadassi z “l, a father of three, was an EMT in the Ambucycle Unit and an active volunteer
The two volunteer paramedics were arrested on theft and concealment charges
The rebrand includes the Star of Life and orange Star of David
The program, which could address the shortage of volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel, would likely cost $2 million
Here are creative ways to prepare EMS volunteers to provide outstanding care when calls are few and far between
The bus was driving down a highway when the back door swung open
Five students were transported by air ambulance to hospitals and several more were taken by ambulance
When the companies merged, consolidating resources and retaining volunteers were the first things to take place
Kevin Swain and John Ulmschneider were responding to a medical call when a homeowner opened fire
Research into non-profit and public sector organizations can help leaders of volunteer and combined EMS departments understand their members’ motivations
Officials said they have been unable to provide adequate, trained and experienced staffing for EMS transport