EMS Grants News and Articles

• NJ PD's EMS division awarded grant to buy CPR device

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  The more than $14,500 Firehouse Subs grant will be used to buy a LUCAS chest compression system and external power supply

• Ind. county public safety agencies seek new dispatch system to speed emergency responses

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  Fire, EMS, police and 911 departments in Porter County are collaborating to apply for funding for the more efficient alerting system

• Nearly $4.3M in grants awarded by Calif. EMS foundation in 2020

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  The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California

• Congress passes massive spending bill that helps fund fire, EMS programs

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  The Consolidated Appropriations Act does not include COVID-19 aid for state and local governments, but does include provisions to help fire and EMS

• $1.48B in CARES Act funds for EMS released

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  The third round of COVID-19 relief funding is meant to cover up to 88% of lost revenue and increased expenses

• Lawmakers propose bill to expand use of COVID-19 relief funds

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  The bill would extend the deadline to spend CARES Act funds by one year and allow non-profit emergency service agencies to use relief funds to replace lost income

• What a Biden presidency might mean for fire and EMS funding

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  Looking to history – and a friendship between key players – to determine if increased funding opportunities are on the horizon

• Texas community paramedics receive grant to assess COVID-19 risk at long-term care facilities

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  Williamson County community health paramedics will assess infection control and responses in at least 40 nursing homes and assisted living facilities now allowing visitors

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