Station Safe vs. Vehicle Safe: Does the Documentation Change?
Whether your controlled substances are at the station or in the apparatus, the DEA compliance requirements are identical. Here's what that means...
DEA Compliance
Do All Fire Stations Need DEA Registration? Designated Locations Under PPAEMA Explained
Learn if fire stations need DEA registration. Understand the importance of reporting storage locations for controlled substances under PPAEMA...
DEA Compliance
The 2026 DEA Rule Is Already Catching Agencies Off Guard — EMS Director / urgency overview
The 2026 DEA EMS rule has been in effect for two months. Here's what most agencies have missed — and why "we already have a safe" isn't compliance...
DEA Compliance
Chain of Custody Is Where Your Compliance Program Succeeds or Fails
Your safe is locked. Your counts are done. But can you trace a single vial from receiving to patient? A retired fire chief explains where chain of...
DEA Compliance
If the DEA Walked In Tomorrow, Could You Account for Every Vial?
The DEA expects you to know where every controlled substance is, right now, and prove it for the last 2 years. A retired fire chief explains what...
DEA Compliance
The New DEA Storage Rules Are Live. Many EMS Agencies Aren’t Ready.
The PPAEMA rule took effect March 9, 2026. Most EMS agencies have storage and security gaps they don't know about. A retired fire chief breaks down...
Blog
Fire & EMS Challenges with Narcotics Storage: How to Stay Secure While On the Move
Storing narcotics on the move is tough—but compliance doesn’t have to be. Discover how MedixSafe’s vehicle-mounted safes help Fire & EMS teams secure...
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Top 5 Compliance Risks for Fire & EMS (And How to Solve Them)
Fire & EMS teams face serious compliance risks—from narcotics tracking to audit readiness. Learn the top threats and how IntelliView’s automated...
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IntelliView Joins the MedixSafe Family: A Smarter Way to Secure What Matters
IntelliView is now part of MedixSafe — combining secure storage and asset tracking under one trusted brand. Learn how this move benefits Fire, EMS,...
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DEA Narcotic Tracking Requirements: Ensuring Compliance and Efficiency in Fire and EMS Organizations
Co-written with Lindsay McCollum, Director, MedixSafe Sales The Controlled Substances Act (CSA), enacted under President Nixon in 1970, was a...
