11/22/2011
EMS Section To Hold Service Director Course in Milwaukee
The EMS Office has scheduled another WI EMS Service Directors Training Course from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, January 25, 2012 at the Health Research Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. More details may be found on the Events page HERE.
11/10/2011
EMS Section Addresses National Education Standards
The Wisconsin EMS Office released a memo today that addresses the National Education Standards, the National Scope of Practice, and it's affect on Wisconsin EMS. Read the memo HERE.
10/14/2011
DHS To Hold Town Hall Meeting in Madison on Medicaid Savings Initiatives
Department of Health Services Secretary Dennis G. Smith and Deputy Secretary Kitty Rhoades will hold a Town Hall meeting in Madisonon October 19, 2011 to collect input from consumers, community partners, and providers on Medicaid efficiencies and cost-savings initiatives recently released by the Department. MORE
09/08/2011
Governor Walker Orders Flags Lowered on Sept 11
Governor Walker issued an Executive Order to lower flags on Sunday, September 11 to half-staff to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the Members of the Armed Forces defending our freedom overseas. To view a copy of the Executive Order click here.
08/31/2011
New Changes Occur in State EMS Office
Intermediate and Paramedic Coordinator positions change roles. Click here for complete memo.
08/20/2011
One Dead in Marinette County Tornado
Officials in Marinette County continue to conduct damage assessments today in the Wausaukee area following last night's tornado that killed one person. More
08/09/11
2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program Guidance Now Available
The open application period will run from August 15 – September 9, 2011. Click here for more info.
07/31/11
EMS Section Fills Two Open Positions
Helen Pullen is announced as Licensing Coordinator, Ray Lemke for First Responder / EMT-B coordinator. Read the full memo here.
06/13/11
2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Workshops Now Underway
Prepare now to apply for FY 2011 AFG funding! MORE
State EMS Section Announces EMS Office Positions
June 6, 2011
The WI EMS office recently announced the postings for the Licensing Coordinator & Basic/First Responder Coordinator positions. Further details may be viewed under Employment Opportunities by clicking on the Marketplace tab.
DHS to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Kimberly
April 22, 2011
In an effort to gain public input from consumers, community partners and providers, the Department of Health Services is hosting a Town Hall meeting next Thursday, April 28 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Liberty Hall Conference Center in Kimberly. MORE
Assembly Urban & Local Affairs Hearings to be Held
April 20, 2011
Invited speakers from several associations will present their respective legislative agenda and budget issues in an informational meeting. A public hearing will also be held regarding AB-14. MORE
LifeQuest Holds Second Annual EMS Week Contest
April 19, 2011
In celebration of EMS Week, May 15-21, 2011, LifeQuest will be sponsoring its 2nd Annual Every Day Hero contest dedicated to the men and women in the EMS and Fire industry. This year’s contest focuses on EMTs and Firefighters that go above and beyond as an “Every Day Hero.” MORE
DHS to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Milwaukee
April 8, 2011
In an effort to gain public input from consumers, community partners and providers, the Department of Health Services is hosting a Town Hall meeting next Thursday, April 14 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Zoofari Conference Center in Milwaukee. MORE
Role of the Federal Government in EMS: Call-in Session
April 2, 2011
The Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) will be holding a stakeholder input call-in session to receive input regarding the current and future role of the Federal government in EMS. MORE
DHS to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Fennimore
March 30, 2011
In an effort to gain public input from consumers, community partners and providers, DHS is hosting a Town Hall meeting next Tuesday, April 5 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at South West Technical College. MORE
Joint Finance Announces Budget Hearing Schedule
March 25, 2011
The Joint Finance Committee has scheduled four public hearings on the Biennial Budget Bill. MORE
EMS Section Announces Another Departure
March 24, 2011
In less than two weeks following the departure of its EMT/First Responder Coordinator, the Wisconsin EMS Section announces the retirement of yet another position. After 27 years, Licensing Specialist, Nora Stofflet, will retire effective May 6, 2011. MORE
Town Hall Forum on Medicaid Efficiencies / Medicaid Reform Cancelled
March 22, 2011
The Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the Town Hall Forum, scheduled for 1:00 p.m. tomorrow at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay has been postponed due to weather. MORE
Kansasville Fire Dept Pay Respects to One of Their Own
March 20, 2011
His license plate read "W84Asch" and that's exactly what hundreds of firefighters from across Racine County did Thursday night as they waited to pay their last respects to Kansasville firefighter Andrew Aschauer, 39. MORE
DHS to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Green Bay
March 18, 2011
In an effort to gain public input from consumers, community partners and providers, the Department of Health Services is hosting a Town Hall meeting next Wednesday, March 23 at 1:00 PM at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. MORE
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs – Wisconsin (GFWC-WI) is wrapping up a 5-year project to equip Wisconsin’s ambulances with pediatric equipment recommended by EMSC, but not necessarily carried on Wisconsin’s ambulances. MORE
March 8, 2011
Longtime State EMS Office employee Nicky Symons, who is currently the EMT/First Responder coordinator, will be retiring effective March 10. Symons departs after spending 30 years with the EMS Section. MORE
February 21, 2011
A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and named for a local EMT who died in the line of duty that will extend death and disability benefits to emergency medical personnel who work for volunteer or nonprofit ambulance services passed the U.S. Senate Thursday, February 17, 2011. MORE
Former Black River Falls Fire and Rescue Member Dies at 54
December 2, 2010
Michael A. Haldeman, a former member of the Black River Falls Area Fire and Rescue and a retired deputy of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, died Monday from unexpected medical issues at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center in LaCrosse. He was 54. MORE
OJA Announces Reactivation of First Responder Equipment Reuse Program
November 4, 2010
The HDER (Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse Program) formerly managed by the U.S. Department of Energy and now managed through a contractor relationship with G2 Engineering & Management out of Knoxville, TN, offers used equipment free to first responder agencies. MORE
CMS Announces Comment Period Now Open for Affordable Care Act
October 25, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule which would implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act that establish procedures to prevent or combat fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). MORE
National Disaster Medical System Announces the Creation of the Wisconsin-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (WI-1 DMAT)
September 21, 2010
The WI-1 DMAT is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing medical care in the event of a disaster or other incident in the United States. MORE