Top News: Texas FD Drops EMS Demand for Prospective FirefightersIn anticipation of a "retirement bubble," Arlington has removed the requirement that prospective firefighters already be trained in EMS. |
Top News: Former Illinois Chief Who Lost Son to Suicide Puts Focus on Mental HealthWhen Fire Chief Patrick Kenny's son died of a drug overdose in 2006, he decided something had to be done to address mental health in the fire-rescue service. Top News: Collective Bargaining Could Become LawThe initiative would require employers of career public safety personnel to meet and discuss issues. |
Pa. Bill Aims to Allow Fire Funds to be Used for EMS TrainingState Rep. Bryan Barbin is sponsoring a bill that would help fire companies move funds for medical and paramedic training. Pa. Bill Aims to Allow Fire Funds to be Used for EMS TrainingState Rep. Bryan Barbin is sponsoring a bill that would help fire companies move funds for medical and paramedic training. |