EMSResponder.com: Funding and Finance

House Passes FIRE Act, SAFER Reauthorization

rss@emsresponder.com (BY SUSAN NICOL KYLE and PAUL PELUSO) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:55:00 -0500

The bill sets aside funding through 2014 for public fire, EMS and rescue organizations.

Florida Responders Get into Sanitation Business

rss@emsresponder.com (KELLY CUCULIANSKY) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:08:00 -0500

As fears of dangerous viruses and bacteria continue to rise, the Port Orange Fire Rescue Department is rolling out a new decontamination business to help stop the spread of contagious illnesses as well as boosting the city's income.

Top News: Successful Grant-Seeking

rss@emsresponder.com (By John Erich, Associate Editor) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:53:00 -0500

EMS can be a good fit for a lot of grant programs, if you take the time to educate and approach granters appropriately.

EMS Expo: Chiefs Call for Creativity in Funding

rss@emsresponder.com (By ED BALLAM) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:48:00 -0400

Two officers from the Chesterfield County (Va.) Fire Department offered suggestions on alternative funding at Firehouse Central and EMS Expo in Atlanta.

Grant Monies Provide for AEDs Throughout Allegany County

rss@emsresponder.com (Kevin Spradlin) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:29:00 -0400

A federal grant will aid Allegany County Emergency Medical Services in providing at least 33 automated external defibrillators to public schools, the local health department and Country Club Mall, among other places.

County Wants 29 Percent Increase in Ambulance Tax

rss@emsresponder.com (Sam Smith) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:08:00 -0400

County ambulance officials Monday recommended a $125,000 property tax increase, plus a 6 percent service rate increase, to pay for CGH ambulance runs in the Sterling-Rock Falls Fire Protection District.

Georgia Chief Touts Non-Emergency Transport

rss@emsresponder.com (By HEATHER CASPI) — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:33:00 -0400

While many agencies are struggling in this economy, one Georgia chief is proud to be providing salary increases.

Grant Help for Rural Volunteers

rss@emsresponder.com (John Erich, Associate Editor) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:51:00 -0400

Volunteer agencies in rural areas can apply for grant assistance of up to $2,500.

More Top News

rss@emsresponder.com — Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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