/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/ /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-products/education/articles/8-patient-assessment-tips-for-new-ems-providers-8ZrqVk3ODgdPfB8f/ For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:04:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/8-patient-assessment-tips-for-new-ems-providers-8ZrqVk3ODgdPfB8f/ /recruitment-and-retention/wis-countys-ems-agencies-believe-they-will-fail-to-staff-rigs-in-2026 A survey of Chippewa County EMS agencies finds that more than half believe they will have trouble with staffing, call volume and transport times next year Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:55:07 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/wis-countys-ems-agencies-believe-they-will-fail-to-staff-rigs-in-2026 /ems-management/md-town-officials-ask-residents-to-question-ambulance-service-status Lonaconing officials are urging residents to ask the county why the ambulance service is not staffed 24/7 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /ems-management/md-town-officials-ask-residents-to-question-ambulance-service-status The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/for-ems-providers-the-holidays-can-be-the-hardest-time-of-the-year-Qlb2o9LRv15YrCUw/ All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:38:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/for-ems-providers-the-holidays-can-be-the-hardest-time-of-the-year-Qlb2o9LRv15YrCUw/ /ems-products/education/articles/what-is-the-job-of-a-paramedic-and-what-are-the-requirements-for-certification-SoHHGkJ2os1h1FiH/ Get the facts on paramedic careers — from training and licensing to job opportunities and salary ranges 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/ /volunteer-ems/software-volunteers-bridge-gap-for-iowa-first-responders The Iowa United First Aid program enlists volunteers who are on standby and equipped with basic first aid gear to help on EMS calls, such as heart attacks and lacerations Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:13:17 GMT /volunteer-ems/software-volunteers-bridge-gap-for-iowa-first-responders