Federal Funds Will Boost EMS Agencies

West Virginia is allocating $10 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to bolster the state’s emergency medical services workforce. Gov. Jim Justice said the state will buy mobile ambulance simulators to allow educational programs in all regions and embark on a public relations campaign for EMS careers. To provide no-cost training, the community college system has provided a total of $870,000 to 21 facilities. In addition, 5,500 large bags containing essential emergency medical equipment and supplies will be distributed to EMS workers across the state.