EMS News

Sound the Alarm: The Medicare Cost Survey is in Full Force

November 7, 2022

Best practices for reducing your risk of the enforced payment reduction for noncompliance read more

EMS: People Will Come

September 2017

On May 8, the REPLICA team was established when Georgia became the 10th state to sign on. This significant moment in the history of EMS represents one of the largest im-provements in our system in decades. read more
Fentanyl Poses Lethal Threat to First Responders

June 7, 2017

EMS personnel responding to overdose patients and other opioid-related calls are especially at risk. read more
Naperville and Grand Junction Win Heart Safe Communities Award at Fire-Rescue Med

May 30, 2017

EMS Section honored two fire departments with 2017 Heart Safe Community Awards. read more
Knipper Honored with James O. Page EMS Achievement Award

May 30, 2017

EMS Section presents 2017 James O. Page EMS Achievement Award read more
EMS, We Have Some Work to Do

May 16, 2017

As if fire-based EMS doesn’t have enough issues with its name brand of service delivery, I want to tell you about two new challenges. read more
REPLICA Three Years Later

May 16, 2017

For years, departments have struggled with events that require EMS providers to provide care across state lines. Public safety doesn’t stop at the state line, so why should the ability of personnel providing this service stop here? read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Incorporating Performance Metrics into Agency Culture and Analysis

May 16, 2017

Performance metrics help to establish expected performance levels. Without them, organizations may drift along with no perception of quality performance. Without substantiating data, any perception they do have is ultimately just an opinion. read more
Medical Equipment Failures

May 4, 2017

When medical devices fail and death or serious injury occurs, your department is required to report it. This article tells you how. read more
President’s Letter: Spread the Word About Hands-only CPR

May 4, 2017

This year for EMS Week, we’ve developed a BHAG—a Big Hairy Audacious Goal—to train 1 million people in North America with compression only CPR. read more
Company Officer Leadership: Fire-Based EMS Systems

May 4, 2017

There are multiple service-delivery models employed all across the United States. Depending on the area or territory served, government structure, political climate and available funding, each model alternative has its place. read more

IAFC News

Fire Camp Guide Contractor Opportunity

April 13, 2023

Seeking contractors to help develop a fire camp guide for volunteer and combination departments. read more
Help Improve Mutual Aid & Multi-Agency Coordination – Participate Today!

April 5, 2023

We ask that you please share any relevant documents your agency has and complete the brief feedback form on your agency’s mutual aid to help inform best practices and assist us in developing this resource for the entire public safety community. read more
Nominations Open for 2023 SHS Section Awards

March 31, 2023

Nominate someone who continues to pave the way for improved safety, health, and survival in the fire service. read more