Recruitment & Retention
The SA国际传媒 recruitment and retention topic includes research into what drives providers from the profession, tips for finding, recruiting, hiring and onboarding EMS personnel, as well as strategies for protecting provider emotional and physical health and increasing job satisfaction for the long haul
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss SA国际传媒 columnist Todd Bowman鈥檚 latest article focused on building confidence in new providers
Put your applicants to the test with real-world scenarios created by generative AI
When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential
The company is mandating overtime shifts and plans to revamp its operations at the U.S.- Mexico border
Aiken County EMS is considering shift changes, adding an EMT class and additional pay increases to attract job candidates
Officials voiced a concern that without this law, the state may face a disadvantage in recruitment
鈥淔or the third time, we told you we are out of service,鈥� an EMT is heard saying on a recording of Baltimore City Fire Department radio traffic
The company said it will try to transfer employees to its emergency division
If your agency is part of the 74% struggling with recruitment, instead of lamenting 鈥渒ids these days,鈥� look at those you鈥檙e competing against and do something different
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
After being suspended last year, Penrose EMS has added staff and ambulances and has improved response times
Stewart鈥檚 Ambulance Service鈥檚 employee stock ownership plan would give shares to employees after working at the company for a certain length of time
Robbie MacCue and Lisa Giruzzi share the importance of emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate at all levels
ACTEMS President Selena Xie calls the 1-year contract a stopgap measure to address staffing difficulties
AMR鈥檚 award-winning earn-while-you-learn programs allow previously untrained candidates to became certified as EMTs in 12 weeks
The Bicycle Emergency Response Team is engaging the community, while providing quick response to difficult-to-access venues
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role first responder families play in career decisions
Chief Paramedic Mark Lockhart shares the 9-month process Durham EMS underwent to significantly increase EMS salaries
Due to severe staff shortages, the city adjusted the required response time for low-acuity calls from 30 minutes to one hour
Our cohosts tackle monkeypox, state licensure, innovative recruitment solutions and the NREMT certification proposal
The group will make recommendations under a new law that lets the state health department set ground ambulance standards and establish a licensing system
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
More than 70 people applied, but the enrollment was limited to 25
鈥淓MS is a privilege that has been entrusted to you for safekeeping鈥�
AmbuServe鈥檚 Melissa Harris discusses EMS staffing and leadership challenges
Do you want someone that is tired and angry on the front lines representing your department?
Esteemed fire chief and EMS lieutenant share lessons learned from community paramedicine program
EMS educator proposes a system that includes recognition for certified and degreed paramedics alike to overcome staffing crisis
New opportunities for EMS providers means agencies must be willing to address pay, morale and poor leadership
The agency blames its contract violation on staffing shortages and long wait times at emergency departments
Union president Mark Barrett said he would like to see the additional funds go toward employee pay and retention
鈥淔inancially, we are getting by,鈥� said John Doucette, Gilbertsville Ambulance鈥檚 interim chief of operations. 鈥淲e鈥檙e making payroll and paying our bills.鈥�
