EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
Medics split between 24-hour rotations with long breaks and shorter shifts, while many say pay, overtime and staffing matter more than any schedule
Staffing, predictability and recovery time are reshaping EMS workforce stability
How Paul Biddle earned his EMT certification at 70 and expanded his lifelong commitment to service
The program lets candidates with partial certifications earn $71,966 while completing paramedic training, as Dearborn works to hire 16 firefighters and raise staffing to its highest level in 119 years amid a statewide paramedic shortage
“Compassion is a skill, and like so many of the other skills we rely on every day, it can be taught, practiced, modeled, and improved.”
The importance of bearing witness to the tragedy we encounter in daily life, and the gifts that these difficult situations sometimes bring
From dark humor, to ice cream, to prayer, EMS professionals say there’s no single fix, and some warn there’s too little time to process
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
Your system for creating a thriving, magnetic organization
Blair Sadler helped shape EMS more than 50 years ago with no roadmap. His advice at Collaborate Live? Find a broom and start.
8 ways to moderate humor to improve patient connection and care, and avoid taking it too far
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