For months NY’s Medics and Firefighters have complained about drug shortages. Always just enough to get though the day, they would come close to running out weekly. It seemed just in the nick of time we would get restocked. Well, ...
Read More »Dispatchers accused of violating HIPAA when dispatching EMS calls
HIPAA has become a hot button topic for many in public safety. Which now has caused dispatchers to be in the crosshairs of the so-called HIPPA Police.
Read More »Town that disbanded Volunteer EMTs now facing $5 million budget shortfall
Last Wednesday the Town of Chester, NY reportedly “Fired” its volunteer EMTs. But in less than a week the town of Chester realized due to their contract with a private EMS provider they could face a major budget shortfall.
Read More »New York 911 now has Rewards Program.
While other states are taking a stance to stop 911 abuse by giving fines and arresting abusers, New York is trying something else. New York is now rewarding abusers with dinners, free theater tickets, to encourage 911 calls as a source of revenue.
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