Message 21303 in EMGSVC.WW
From: KC2NJV
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 26 13:00:00 Z
Newsgroups: EMGSVC.WW
Subject: EMERGECNY SERVICES NEWS
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[01] IAFF-backed ?No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act? introduced in
Senate
The bipartisan bill would expand the tax cuts on overtime enacted in
H.R. 1 last year.
Link: https://www.iaff.org/news/iaff-backed-no-tax-on-overtime-for-all-
workers-act-introduced-in-senate/
[02] British Columbia law establishes fire fighter cancer screenings
In a key victory for the IAFF?s ongoing effort to protect fire fighters
from the deadliest threat they face on the job, the British Columbia
provincial government enacted a new law to help fire fighters detect
cancer earlier.
Link: https://www.iaff.org/news/british-columbia-law-establishes-fire-
fighter-cancer-screenings/
[03] Family challenges W.Va. EMS account, demands charges after fatal
ambulance incident
Relatives of John Lucas dispute claims he had a knife and say he was
seeking help when he was struck by an ambulance that continued driving
for nearly two miles
Link: https://www.ems1.com/fatal-incidents/family-challenges-w-va-ems-
account-demands-charges-after-fatal-ambulance-incident
[04] FDNY proposes ambulance fee hike as EMS unions say providers still lack
raises
The proposal includes a 42% increase for BLS treatment in place, while
union leaders say personnel remain underpaid
Link: https://www.ems1.com/billing-and-administration/fdny-proposes-
ambulance-fee-hike-as-ems-unions-say-providers-still-lack-raises
[05] How to manage stress on shift: A Q&A for EMS
Simple, repeatable practices ? from micro-resets to peer support ? that
fit real shift constraints
Link: https://www.ems1.com/wellness-week/how-to-manage-stress-on-shift-
a-q-a-for-ems
[06] 37 fallen EMS professionals to be honored at 2026 National EMS Weekend
of Honor
The National EMS Memorial Service will bring together families,
colleagues and supporters to honor EMS and air medical professionals
who died in the line of duty
Link: https://www.ems1.com/memorial/2026-national-ems-weekend-of-honor-
remembers-37-fallen-ems-professionals-37-fallen-ems-professionals-to
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Till next time...
Wayne, KC2NJV
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