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Violence prevention in EMS
Fitch & Associates and EMS1 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
Property owners will pay an annual tax to pay for emergency medical services
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited members of Meadville Area Ambulance Service to discuss recruitment efforts
Show your gratitude to those who serve on the front lines of your community
Jimmy Kimmel’s story reminds us of the breadth of EMS’ commitment to our patients
5 tips for connecting with patients and their families
Host Kelly Grayson makes the case for eliminating “arbitrary” response time standards; where do you stand?
Dr. Michael Copass was known for founding Airlift Northwest, shaping paramedic education programs and demanding that every patient be treated with respect
The 2024 moving memorial made several stops over 15 days through at least 18 states during the journey to Arlington
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink – learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: “Take every opportunity’
3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times
Elko Regional Airport held a ceremony with the National EMS Memorial Service to remember 36 fallen EMS first responders
True empowerment in EMS comes from leaders who not only set a clear vision but also actively involve their personnel in achieving it
Preston County officials are working to expand their EMS area of operations
For 2 hours and 43 minutes each day, someone is influencing our providers, and ideally, it should be us
Host Chris Cebollero speaks with Magee about the role of volunteers in EMS and how they can stop the exodus from the field
Paramedic training is intense and rigorous, but the rewards of serving others can be tremendous
Officials in Kern County say over 40% of their calls are bogus or don’t warrant a response
An organization’s ethical reputation is also a reflection of its leadership
Reverse the process that’s causing the system to fail and fill your openings with the right people, not just the available ones
EMT Alex Michalak reflects on her father’s “support in the purest form” and how his EMS journey inspired her own
CPR
Sen. Arthur Orr performed CPR on Sen. Tim Melson during a trip to South Korea in 2023