EMS Advocacy
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During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the movement helped form the foundations of the pre-hospital care we’re used to today
Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency
FEMA, wildfire response and a fire chief running calls on expired licensure: Chris and Kelly break down the biggest news from around the country
Opponents of the bill said the unreliability of funding could lead municipalities to cut services or increase taxes
Wapello County officials considered a resolution formally establishing an EMS advisory council
“An Extraordinary Measure” highlights the evolution of advanced pre-hospital care in the city and the FDNY EMS of today
From pioneering AED use, to mentoring a generation of EMS professionals, Dr. Wayne’s remarkable career set new standards for EMS systems worldwide
Vague definitions and enforcement challenges raise concerns about how a new law will function in real-world emergencies, leaving providers to navigate gray areas under pressure
Opportunities for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard to improve EMS safety
This episode reveals data-driven insights into tiered response models, community funding wins, and the growing role of local stories in national EMS advocacy
Russ Myers never wanted to do what medics do but he did want to understand them so he could care for them
For EMTs, grief is often a surprising reaction to every day interactions with patients and their loved ones
Alan Cowen, fire deputy chief (ret.) Los Angeles City Fire Department, reflects on leadership lessons
From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care
Explore the process of transforming EMS safety with in-depth assessments, actionable insights and data-driven initiatives to improve patient and provider outcomes
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering
Christmas spirit is all around us, in the cops, EMTs, firefighters and nurses who bring hope just by showing up
EMS providers bring comfort, calm and cheer to the lives of people who need us the most
A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
Communities are learning the hard way that underfunding EMS has real consequences.
The 9th annual What Paramedics Want survey wants to hear from medical first responders, EMTs and paramedics about their career satisfaction, health and wellness
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season
Two chiefs resign in under a year, prompting scrutiny over burnout, organizational challenges and leadership fit
Our cohosts tackle system design, enhancing education standards and personal accountability
Move out of your “echo chamber” to reach a broader audience when advocating for EMS
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