EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
FTOs aren鈥檛 just guiding calls; they鈥檙e building the future of your agency
Prepare for your post-graduation interviews with a strong and honest response to the question that matters
When seconds count, structured knowledge counts even more. Learn how mapping critical info can transform training, decisions and patient care in EMS.
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink 鈥� learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: 鈥淭ake every opportunity鈥�
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
Get the facts on paramedic qualifications, training, licensing, salaries and careers
Officials in Kern County say over 40% of their calls are bogus or don鈥檛 warrant a response
An organization鈥檚 ethical reputation is also a reflection of its leadership
Reverse the process that鈥檚 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鈥檚 鈥渟upport in the purest form鈥� and how his EMS journey inspired her own
Sen. Arthur Orr performed CPR on Sen. Tim Melson during a trip to South Korea in 2023
Lake Crystal Area Ambulance Service Director Rhonda Ingebritson said EMS needs to be recognized as an essential service
鈥淢ost likely, you know at least one caregiver who is struggling, but you鈥檙e reluctant to act鈥�
Identify and aid team members facing depression, burnout or compassion fatigue to foster an emotionally safe organizational environment
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EMS Attorney David Givot clears up misconceptions about the law and EMS provider rights
Cape Fear Valley MIH collaborates with community organizations to enhance care for mental health and substance use challenges
Bill sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey would allow ambulances to carry blood products and administer transfusions
SGMC Health鈥檚 EMS system responds to over 23,000 911 calls across three counties
The James City County Fire Department received the highest state honors for an EMS provider
These social media posts show how various agencies and departments recognized EMS personnel across the country for EMS Week
County executives are pushing for the passage of bills funding EMS
There are a number of ways that organizations involved in the campaign can participate
How the National EMS Memorial Weekend of Honor recognizes the fallen
On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education 鈥� both for providers and community members
