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Firefighters shared emotional testimony to the state legislature about their struggles with traumatic calls

The waiver is retroactive to March 1, 2020 and allows for reimbursement when patients aren't transported due to community-wide COVID-19 protocols

After more than a year of weathering a pandemic, it’s fitting that the 2021 EMS Week theme emphasizes EMS’ dedication to local communities

EMS Week offers a chance to talk to your community about where EMS is today – and where it’s headed tomorrow

Instead of relegating celebration to a single week in May, consider how to recognize the accomplishments of EMS providers and organizations all year long

Linking field providers to organization vision by involving field supervisors in decision making and administrative training

Every day is a good day to understand the impact of climate change, reduce our emissions and self-treat our stress with a dose of nature

Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention

Influence growth where you are able, while defining your own success

Colfax Fire Department EMT Lorien Smith, crowned "Mrs. Colfax," will promote her "Hope and Heartbeats" platform at the Mrs. Washington pageant

Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons

If passed, the legislation would extend the 2% urban, 3% rural and the super rural bonus payment for five years

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) shared three takeaways from his night with Hennepin EMS paramedics

Listen as author Jennifer Murphy recounts her time on the streets of New York City during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it inspired her recent book

The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel

A Connecticut paramedic and South Dakota EMT were recognized for working with lawmakers on issues affecting EMS

This year's campaign will recognize the dedication and crucial role of EMS providers in their communities

This year's campaign will recognize the dedication and crucial role of EMS providers in their communities

Heather Schafer joined the National Volunteer Fire Council in 1993 and had served as executive director and CEO since 1994

The 7-minute survey will provide feedback for CMS regarding waivers during the COVID-19 emergency