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From: KC2NJVDate: Tue, 16 Jun 26 13:00:00 Z
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Subject: EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS
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[01] FEMA announces $420M in grants for emergency management
Funding will support emergency response capabilities and emergency
operations centers nationwide
Link: https://www.ems1.com/ems-grant-center/fema-announces-420m-in-
grants-for-emergency-management
[02] IAFF mourns the loss of 15th District Vice President Emeritus Jim
Fennell
Jim Fennell spent decades leading the IAFF's 15th District and
advocating for fire fighters across Atlantic Canada.
Link: https://www.iaff.org/news/iaff-mourns-the-loss-of-15th-district-
vice-president-emeritus-jim-fennell/
[03] May 2026 Funding Trend Report
Link: https://app.grantfinder.com/may-2026-funding-trend-report
[04] Want to be a better speaker? Start with these presentation essentials
Learn how to structure your message; connect with your audience; and
present with authenticity, energy and impact
Link: https://www.ems1.com/emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/want-to-
be-a-better-speaker-start-with-these-presentation-essentials
05] When the spreadsheet meets the siren: How CMS?s Proposed GEMT Rule
ecould reshape EMS funding
The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance
reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies
to maintain round-the-clock readiness
Link: https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/when-the-spreadsheet-meets-
the-siren-how-cmss-proposed-gemt-rule-could-reshape-ems-funding
[06] FDNY unveils memorial wall for retired 9/11 responders
The new World Trade Center Retired Responders Memorial Wall honors 154
retired FDNY members who assisted in rescue and recovery efforts after
Sept. 11 and later died from WTC-related illnesses
Link: https://www.ems1.com/9-11/fdny-unveils-memorial-wall-for-
retired-9-11-responders
[07] 'Exactly why this program matters': Ind. medics reunited with first
whole blood patient
A Westfield Fire Department blood drive brought together the first
patient treated through the program with the paramedics who helped
deliver lifesaving blood after a serious crash
Link: https://www.ems1.com/whole-blood/exactly-why-this-program-
matters-ind-medics-reunited-with-first-whole-blood-patient
[08] Why leadership training is the missing link in EMS success
The Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy is helping providers move beyond
day-to-day management and develop the skills needed to strengthen
teams, improve culture and support rural communities
Link: https://www.ems1.com/ems-advocacy/why-leadership-training-is-the-
missing-link-in-ems-success
[09] Drone as a First Responder programs
A drone can be a tremendous tool for managing risks while units are en
route to calls for service
Link: https://www.ems1.com/ems-drones/drone-as-a-first-responder-
programs
[10] 7 hiking trail rescue tips
Tips for the unique challenges of accessing and extricating patients
from recreational trails
Link: https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/patient-
handling/articles/7-tips-to-access-and-extricate-patients-on-trails-
NyMeYl0330A0moeE/
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Till next time...
Wayne, KC2NJV
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