Insurance for EMS personnel?

[Let'sgoflying!]

We had a fatal EMS crash here a year ago and I have learned that one deceased paramedic's spouse is not doing well. Emotionally, of course - but this is about finances.
Apparently there was no provisions by either the county, the ems department, the hospitals they worked for, or the medevac company involved, or workers comp, to care for surviving family members.
Any suggestions welcomed; as to where this person might look to for help. They are way low on cash and have fallen behind in (mobile home) payments now that they only have one income - and that work has faltered due to the stress involved.
Only thing I can think of is a community fundraiser but just wondering if there is anything else.

Also, anyone ever been involved in small counties and setting up insurance for such things? They need to get a better system for the future.

 

[Everskyward]

Ask on this webboard?

http://www.flightweb.com/index.php

I would sometimes lurk there when I was doing fixed-wing air ambulance but I haven't been there in a long time.

 

[pilot_dude]

Speaking as one with no knowledge of the EMS industry...

My understanding is that first responders are part of a "fraternity". Assuming that is accurate, is it possible to send up a trial balloon to near by or large town/county fire departments/EMS explaining the situation and requesting donations of any and all size?

From my experience with other "fraternities" that would produce an outpouring of support to include financial, food, medical assistance, etc.

Regardless, I extend well wishes to the spouse.

 

[Steve]

As a member of the state volunteer firefighters association here I had a $1000 death benefit if I succumbed while on duty. Might check to see if there is a similar pool for your local EMS personnel.