EMS News

Veterans Affairs Directed to Use "Prudent Layperson Standard" for EMS Claims

July 2, 2018

Directive improves the amount EMS-related funds available to fire departments. read more

President’s Letter: Preparing Our Departments for All Hazards

March 2, 2018

The fire service handles things outside our traditional mission of firefighting: from community paramedicine and terrorism to hazardous materials and technical rescue, our world’s fire service is the benefactor of all-hazards solutions. read more
Chiefs Urged to Review Active Shooter Plans

February 15, 2018

Our hearts are heavy for the senseless loss of life in Parkland, Florida. read more
Time Running Short for Input Into NFPA Active Shooter Standard

February 14, 2018

Standard provides training standards; breaks it down between law enforcement, fire and EMS responsibilities. read more
Congress Restores Medicare Ambulance Add-On Payments

February 9, 2018

Bill contains some of the most significant EMS reimbursement reforms that Congress has enacted in several years. read more
Congress Delays “Cadillac Tax”

January 23, 2018

“Cadillac Tax” now set to take effect in four years in 2022. read more
Save the Medicare Ambulance Add-On Payments

January 5, 2018

Urge your members of Congress to restore the Add-On Payments! read more
FirstNet's Historic Achievement

January 2, 2018

All 50 states, D.C., and two U.S. territories have officially "opted in" to FirstNet read more
Reaching the Community with Hands-Only CPR

December 2017

While the death rate is declining, the best way to affect out-of-hospital cardiac-arrest incidents is to ensure that AEDs are readily available and that members of the community are trained in CPR. read more
Mobile Integrated Healthcare Handbook is Released

December 2017

The MIH Handbook will provide a step-by-step process to evaluate whether mobile integrated healthcare is right for fire departments and the steps to implement such a program, tailormade to the needs of the department’s local EMS systems. read more
Fighting Fire with the Tax Code

December 5, 2017

Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS read more

IAFC News

President’s Letter: Cohesive Efforts Key to Contain Wildfire Threat

December 19, 2018

California and the nation are still reeling from Butte County’s Camp Fire: 86 people killed; 12 civilians and 5 firefighters injured; 18,804 structures incinerated; billions of dollars in damage. So, what can be done? read more
Company Officer Leadership: One Fire Department’s Response to an Active-Shooter Incident

December 14, 2018

If your department received this call, are your members and department trained, equipped and prepared to respond? read more
Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill

December 13, 2018

Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves current fire-safe cigarette laws. read more