EMS News

Documentary: Vaccination from the Misinformation Virus

September 7, 2021

This one-hour documentary helps address vaccine concerns by explaining why vaccines are safe, crucial to community health, and save millions of lives annually. read more

FAA Approves AeroLEDs for Part 27 Rotorcraft

January 14, 2021

This STC covers the installation of the SunSpot™ 36 and 46 Series LEDs on nearly all “Normal” category rotorcraft. read more
America is bracing for the convergence of COVID-19 and the flu season.

December 2020

What does it mean for our health care system and first responders? read more
State-by-State Listing of Vaccine Priority Available

December 11, 2020

IAFC urges members to contact their governors in support of providing all fire and EMS personnel with priority access to COVID vaccines. read more
Urge Your Governor to Prioritize Fire and EMS for COVID-19 Vaccines

December 4, 2020

IAFC members are asked to urge their governors to prioritize fire and EMS personnel for access to a COVID-19 vaccine read more
CDC Panel Recommends Initial COVID Vaccine Priority for EMS

December 2, 2020

IAFC urges the CDC to also provide all firefighters with priority access to COVID-19 vaccinations. read more
EMS Workforce Capacity Survey

December 1, 2020

This a survey to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on staffing levels at fire and ems agencies. read more
Cutting Edge EMS Technology

November 2020

Healthcare innovation is happening at a pace never before seen; technologies that were once science fiction are now a reality. read more
Response Considerations: Incidents Involving Crowds Following the 2020 National Election Period

October 30, 2020

This document discusses potential threats around the election and includes operational considerations and resources. read more
EMS: Whose Job Is It?

October 19, 2020

IAFC urges Congress to pass the EMS Counts Act read more
CMS Releases COVID Reporting Rules

September 29, 2020

CMS released new rules for COVID funding recipients read more

IAFC News

EVMS Presents 2020 Boyd Cole Award

November 9, 2021

The EVMS announces the recipient of the 2020 Boyd Cole Award, David Williams. read more
FEMA Will Reimburse COVID-19 Vaccination Expenses for Children

November 9, 2021

As part of the effort to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to children between ages 5 and 11, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said that it could reimburse expenses for vaccination programs. read more
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Application Period Opens Today

November 8, 2021

The AFG program is designed to help fire and EMS departments improve their baseline capabilities for protecting the public. read more