鈥淲omen in EMS鈥 is devoted to highlighting the unique challenges and accomplishments of female providers within the emergency medical service. We focus on key issues facing female medics, including workplace diversity, career development and navigating the demands of the job, as well as standards and initiatives to create more equitable and inclusive spaces for women.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Pittsburgh EMS Chief Amera Gilchrist shares the progressive plan she fervently believes will reduce staffing challenges
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Don鈥檛 compromise on functionality or comfort when buying maternity tactical pants
The Hennepin EMS internship exposes students of color and females to careers in EMS based on workforce research
EMT Alex Michalak reflects on her father鈥檚 鈥渟upport in the purest form鈥 and how his EMS journey inspired her own
When Matt Fleming joined Bryan County Fire & EMS in 2015, he had no idea his daughter would one day feel the same pull to serve
A life-changing moment helped Paramedic/Firefighter Meryah Wilson realize she was equipped to deal with emergencies
Don鈥檛 run when things get tough; follow these 3 tips instead
Kenley Johnson, who earned her EMT certification while still in high school and now works for Comanche County EMS, is in her first semester of the Paramedic program at Texas State Technical College
Marking the 50th anniversary of her historic hiring, Brewer reflects on her career and the challenges and joys of breaking the fire service glass ceiling
Setting the tone and driving organizational change from the chief鈥檚 seat
Through a partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, Camp Fury is igniting a passion for public safety and emergency services among young girls