connecticut

Looks like the EMS Market in Connecticut is being gobbled up by the big hospitals. https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/yale-new-haven-health-to-acquire-nelson-ambulance/

Can you imagine a paid Fire dept, cracking down on firefighters who volunteer in the hometown they live in. This also Impacts firefighters who also have EMT licenses who vol with Vol EMS squads...

Save the Date - 2025 EMS Symposium When: March 20 - 21, 2025 Where: Hartford HealthCare Center for Education, Simulation & Innovation Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Mark your calendars for two days of engaging sessions, hands-on learning, and networking with EMS professionals. Stay tuned for more...

EMS statewide is strained almost to the breaking point. This is one of several recent articles describing the issue. The clickable data is informative. Did you know that ambulances are not considered an essential service in CT? Connecticut is near the bottom of the country in investing in EMS...

Here's the article from NBC Connecticut https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/future-of-wethersfield-ambulance-service-remains-uncertain/3245082/

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/first-responder-community-mourning-following-death-of-salem-emt/3136425/

Here's the problem I see, Inflation and recession is making it harder for people to justify volunteering. Look at the price of Gas these days to respond from home and even responding to the station. I think the best solution is to allow High school Juniors and Seniors to go on calls. Even allow...

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/lawmakers-advocates-push-for-legislation-to-improve-ct-emergency-medical-system/2965144/

Is there such thing as EMS Desert? I saw this article on NBC Connecticut. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/ems-deserts-multiple-factors-upping-arrival-times-in-conn/2843455/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/state-reports-show-ems-response-times-double/2725941/

Looks like EMT shortage is hitting hard in the state of CT. Many Vol EMS depts are resorting to paid providers or hospital based providers.

Hi Everyone, I'm from Los Angeles and am interested in doing 911 Dispatch EMT work in NYC or the surrounding counties (especially Westchester), and I feel completely lost. I would love it if you could provide some helpful advice on which companies do 911, how I can make myself competitive, or...

My fellow CT and tri-state area providers! Have any of you been made aware of the timeframe for the implementation of the CT statewide protocols? Additionally, given that the new protocols mention the 2007 AEMT scopes, has anybody heard anything new (since the April 2015 memo) about the CT...