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...
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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...
New DEA Rule: What This Means for You
Understand the new DEA EMS rule effective March 9, 2026 and how MedixSafe can simplify compliance.
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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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Monthly Tech Tips: Learn how we Protect You
The MedixSafe Tech Support team wants to highlight all of the ways that we ensure the highest levels of security and data protection for your...
Monthly Tech Tips
Monthly Tech Tips: Role-based Access Control
The MedixSafe Tech Support team is excited as we dive into a critical aspect of maximizing your security with MedixSafe: Role-Based Access Control....
