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.
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support
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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
Officials in Colorado Springs will hold the first vote on the potential change in EMS
Monterey County EMS faces funding challenges amid rising operations costs
Kingston City Council unanimously approved the rates for the new service
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