/volunteer-ems Volunteer EMS en-US Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/qa-preventing-pediatric-emergency-skills-decay-with-ai-in-rural-ems-E7GGUF7kwl93tUFd/ OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:10:00 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/qa-preventing-pediatric-emergency-skills-decay-with-ai-in-rural-ems-E7GGUF7kwl93tUFd/ /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /fundraising/donation-campaign-raises-approximately-300k-for-pa-ambulance-service-staffing A fundraising campaign by the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation raised money to support ambulance companies transitioning to paid EMS staff Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:07:08 GMT /fundraising/donation-campaign-raises-approximately-300k-for-pa-ambulance-service-staffing /ems-management/ems-squad-becomes-26th-ambulance-service-in-w-va-to-close-in-2-years Hillsboro EMS in Pocahontas County is closing permanently, citing high costs, regulatory challenges and a volunteer shortage Wed, 28 May 2025 15:06:46 GMT /ems-management/ems-squad-becomes-26th-ambulance-service-in-w-va-to-close-in-2-years /legislation-funding/n-y-county-approves-4-7m-ems-stabilization-plan Ulster County has approved a funding plan boosting ambulance services, offering targeted support, performance incentives and EMS oversight Thu, 22 May 2025 15:29:18 GMT /legislation-funding/n-y-county-approves-4-7m-ems-stabilization-plan /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis Study warns Berks County, Pa., EMS faces underfunding, staffing gaps and aging rigs, risking 911 response delays and closure of two ambulance services. Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:32 GMT /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis /volunteer-ems/mass-officials-begin-negotiations-with-private-ambulance-service-due-to-lack-of-volunteers With volunteer staffing no longer sustainable, Rockport is negotiating with a third-party provider to ensure full-time ambulance coverage Tue, 06 May 2025 12:42:00 GMT /volunteer-ems/mass-officials-begin-negotiations-with-private-ambulance-service-due-to-lack-of-volunteers /ems-management/all-the-ambulances-are-struggling-n-y-ems-providers-strain-to-fill-void-after-amr-exit After AMR pulled out of Cayuga County, local EMS crews have managed to keep up—but are battling the same mounting costs, staffing shortages and systemwide strain Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:21:01 GMT /ems-management/all-the-ambulances-are-struggling-n-y-ems-providers-strain-to-fill-void-after-amr-exit /recruitment-and-retention/n-c-fire-ems-departments-work-to-increase-paid-staffing-as-number-of-volunteers-decline With volunteer numbers declining and emergency calls rising, Franklin County is expanding paid EMS staffing and launching creative recruitment efforts to keep up with demand Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:43:38 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/n-c-fire-ems-departments-work-to-increase-paid-staffing-as-number-of-volunteers-decline /legislation-funding/okla-lawmakers-consider-bill-cutting-ambulance-reimbursement-rate A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:47:17 GMT /legislation-funding/okla-lawmakers-consider-bill-cutting-ambulance-reimbursement-rate /legislation-funding/va-county-residents-push-for-increased-ems-funding At a public hearing on Shenandoah County’s proposed 2026 budget, Fort Valley residents urged officials to increase EMS funding, citing long response times and inadequate support Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:14:42 GMT /legislation-funding/va-county-residents-push-for-increased-ems-funding /ems-management/pa-officials-end-volunteer-fire-companys-paid-ambulance-service The Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Company stated that the township supervisors dissolved the ambulance service due to a shortage of EMTs Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:20:49 GMT /ems-management/pa-officials-end-volunteer-fire-companys-paid-ambulance-service /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/qa-preventing-pediatric-emergency-skills-decay-with-ai-in-rural-ems-E7GGUF7kwl93tUFd/ OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:10:00 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/qa-preventing-pediatric-emergency-skills-decay-with-ai-in-rural-ems-E7GGUF7kwl93tUFd/ /fire-ems/del-fd-warns-of-end-of-ems-unless-funding-increases The Lewes Fire Department has warned that without more funding, it will be forced to dissolve EMS in 2025, citing rising emergency calls, staffing costs and financial deficits Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:49:50 GMT /fire-ems/del-fd-warns-of-end-of-ems-unless-funding-increases /volunteer-ems/pa-officials-discuss-ems-after-fds-announce-end-of-ambulance-service As volunteer shortages and financial struggles force ambulance services to shut down in Wyoming County, officials scramble for solutions Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:27:12 GMT /volunteer-ems/pa-officials-discuss-ems-after-fds-announce-end-of-ambulance-service /volunteer-ems/medical-emergency-inspired-ind-man-to-become-an-emt-and-firefighters After a life-threatening health scare, Kevin Schutt found a new purpose by joining the Galveston Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT and firefighter. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT /volunteer-ems/medical-emergency-inspired-ind-man-to-become-an-emt-and-firefighters /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /volunteer-ems/increase-in-demand-leads-ill-fd-to-warn-of-ems-cuts-and-funding-challenges Volunteer firefighters began providing regular EMS care in small towns like Colona when ambulance tax funding fell short and volunteer numbers dwindled Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:20:45 GMT /volunteer-ems/increase-in-demand-leads-ill-fd-to-warn-of-ems-cuts-and-funding-challenges /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/calling-all-volunteers-3-ways-to-increase-the-volunteer-member-pool-5NOb7Q8WEktgRd3S/ Recruitment efforts can focus on non-traditional members, people who live outside the area and even members of neighboring departments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:20:00 GMT /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/calling-all-volunteers-3-ways-to-increase-the-volunteer-member-pool-5NOb7Q8WEktgRd3S/ /legal/ind-ag-files-complaint-to-end-countys-volunteer-ambulance-service Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is seeking the dissolution of the Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit due to declining responses Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:17:03 GMT /legal/ind-ag-files-complaint-to-end-countys-volunteer-ambulance-service /rural-ems/rural-minn-ems-stakeholders-struggle-with-staffing-funding-challenges-in-search-for-solutions EMS providers face challenges in recruiting and retaining staff, as leaders exploring financial incentives, legislative support and reclassification as an essential service Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:14:03 GMT /rural-ems/rural-minn-ems-stakeholders-struggle-with-staffing-funding-challenges-in-search-for-solutions /fire-ems/everyones-busy-with-family-pa-fd-ends-ambulance-service-due-to-lack-of-emts The Dalton Fire Company informed residents that ambulance service will be provided by neighboring fire departments in other townships Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:22:23 GMT /fire-ems/everyones-busy-with-family-pa-fd-ends-ambulance-service-due-to-lack-of-emts /legislation-funding/n-y-town-officials-expand-fire-ems-property-tax-benefit-to-rescue-squad-volunteers-outside-town Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:18:01 GMT /legislation-funding/n-y-town-officials-expand-fire-ems-property-tax-benefit-to-rescue-squad-volunteers-outside-town /recruitment-and-retention/new-wis-fire-chief-revives-department-with-ems-focused-recruitment Port Edwards' first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:52:03 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/new-wis-fire-chief-revives-department-with-ems-focused-recruitment /rural-ems/ohio-officials-struggle-to-provide-affordable-ems-in-rural-communities With contracts expiring and staffing shortages worsening, local leaders seek sustainable ambulance solutions while pushing for state and federal support Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:07:35 GMT /rural-ems/ohio-officials-struggle-to-provide-affordable-ems-in-rural-communities /rescue/n-y-tree-worker-rescued-after-falling-100-feet-into-crevice First responders from several departments conducted a rope rescue operation to save a worker with an injured leg inside a rock crevice Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:58:23 GMT /rescue/n-y-tree-worker-rescued-after-falling-100-feet-into-crevice /rural-ems/roundtable-discussion-focuses-on-the-operational-costs-of-rural-ems-in-minn Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:38:25 GMT /rural-ems/roundtable-discussion-focuses-on-the-operational-costs-of-rural-ems-in-minn /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis Study warns Berks County, Pa., EMS faces underfunding, staffing gaps and aging rigs, risking 911 response delays and closure of two ambulance services. Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:32 GMT /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/ Get the facts on paramedic qualifications, training, licensing, salaries and careers Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:29:56 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/ /ems-management/increased-calls-decreased-staffing-lead-pa-ambuance-services-to-merge Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:57:26 GMT /ems-management/increased-calls-decreased-staffing-lead-pa-ambuance-services-to-merge /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/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/