EMS Advocacy
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Leadership is about serving others, not feeding your ego
Discover how seamless EMS data sharing enhances patient care and strengthens healthcare systems
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
A Hall Ambulance EMT and paramedics were honored as Stars of Life in Sacramento for their exceptional dedication to patient care and lifesaving efforts
A structured methodology for addressing inefficiencies, engaging stakeholders and sustaining progress
Paramedic Stacy Jensen, who was diagnosed with PTSD after responding to a school shooting, created the program to provide mental health resources for first responders
Mark Russell hopes his story will inspire support for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation鈥檚 initiative, which aims to place 500 AEDs in Madison County schools, recreational facilities and sports venues
The Six Minutes to Live webinar will showcase a decades-long fight for better resuscitation care, followed by a panel discussion with experts on actionable life-saving steps
Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as discussions continue on sustainable emergency medical solutions
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
鈥淭ime鈥� magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there鈥檚 plenty of room to grow
鈥淥ur commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.鈥�
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas鈥� data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
EMS providers face challenges in recruiting and retaining staff, as leaders exploring financial incentives, legislative support and reclassification as an essential service
Develop young journalists鈥� skills with strategic messaging and leverage media as a tool for public safety, funding and recruitment
鈥淵ou can鈥檛 oversee EMS medicine from behind a desk.鈥� With a full-time medical director, providers gain a mentor, coach and advocate.
During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the movement helped form the foundations of the pre-hospital care we鈥檙e used to today
Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency
Opponents of the bill said the unreliability of funding could lead municipalities to cut services or increase taxes
FEMA, wildfire response and a fire chief running calls on expired licensure: Chris and Kelly break down the biggest news from around the country
Wapello County officials considered a resolution formally establishing an EMS advisory council
鈥淎n Extraordinary Measure鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 proposed Emergency Response Standard to improve EMS safety
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