What Paramedics Want /ems-trend-report What Paramedics Want en-US Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:16 GMT Digital Edition: What Paramedics Want in 2024 /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:54:16 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2024 What paramedics want in 2023 /ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2023-MRPI7y2P8JgOHZW5/ 3,100 paramedics weigh in on reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:11:43 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2023-MRPI7y2P8JgOHZW5/ What paramedics want in 2022 /ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2022-4PVYVO9rHnGRwfzW/ 3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:12:22 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/what-paramedics-want-in-2022-4PVYVO9rHnGRwfzW/ 2021 EMS Trend Report: Redefining adaptability, resilience and growth /ems-trend-report/articles/2021-ems-trend-report-redefining-adaptability-resilience-and-growth-oVegtj8AqbFuI7Hc/ The impact COVID-19 had, and didn鈥檛 have, the changes we鈥檙e embracing and the change providers want to see Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:08:32 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/2021-ems-trend-report-redefining-adaptability-resilience-and-growth-oVegtj8AqbFuI7Hc/ 2019 EMS Trend Report: The forces shaping the future of EMS /ems-trend-report/articles/2019-ems-trend-report-the-forces-shaping-the-future-of-ems-VojhR6acxEBtr9yB/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 19:53:43 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/2019-ems-trend-report-the-forces-shaping-the-future-of-ems-VojhR6acxEBtr9yB/ 2018 EMS Trend Report: How the optimism divide will shape EMS' future /2018-ems-trend-report/articles/2018-ems-trend-report-how-the-optimism-divide-will-shape-ems-future-YubEzuT47L2d08eX/ 麻豆蜜桃mv在线观看 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the United States and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:46:07 GMT /2018-ems-trend-report/articles/2018-ems-trend-report-how-the-optimism-divide-will-shape-ems-future-YubEzuT47L2d08eX/ 2016 EMS Trend Report: The forces shaping the present and future of EMS /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/2016-ems-trend-report-the-forces-shaping-the-present-and-future-of-ems-GTEkr7MBIyRp26uo/ 麻豆蜜桃mv在线观看 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the United States and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:19:14 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/2016-ems-trend-report-the-forces-shaping-the-present-and-future-of-ems-GTEkr7MBIyRp26uo/ On-demand webinar: Examining the 2024 EMS Trend Report /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report Fitch & Associates and 麻豆蜜桃mv在线观看 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:35:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report Out of the office, into the field: Why real leaders show up /paramedic-chief/out-of-the-office-into-the-field-why-real-leaders-show-up Learn proven ways for public safety leaders to earn credibility鈥攆rom riding along with crews to listening deeply. It's all about relationships鈥攁nd why they matter more than ever. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:19:47 GMT /paramedic-chief/out-of-the-office-into-the-field-why-real-leaders-show-up From sirens to solutions: Guiding paramedics to a patient-centered mindset /community-paramedicine/from-sirens-to-solutions-guiding-paramedics-to-a-patient-centered-mindset Learn how paramedics are shifting from emergency response to patient-centered care. Discover key strategies to train, support and redefine success in modern EMS roles. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:43:47 GMT /community-paramedicine/from-sirens-to-solutions-guiding-paramedics-to-a-patient-centered-mindset Workplace besties: How to build relationships at work while staying professional /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:32:00 GMT /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional Leading with eyes wide open: The secret to trust in EMS teams /ems-management/leading-with-eyes-wide-open-the-secret-to-trust-in-ems-teams Boost morale and reduce conflict in high-pressure EMS environments using the Johari Window. Explore a proven method for enhancing leadership through self-reflection and feedback. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:05:39 GMT /ems-management/leading-with-eyes-wide-open-the-secret-to-trust-in-ems-teams Insider analysis: Kentucky paramedic鈥檚 death reignites debate on EMS shift culture /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture Calls mount for change after Paramedic Wesley England dies after a high-stress EMS shift Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:38:58 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture Insider analysis: Bipartisan EMS recognition bill offers overdue progress /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress EMS Counts Act proposes federal classification for EMS-fire cross-trained personnel Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:14:51 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress Be a plus one: From micromanagement to meaningful support /ems-trend-report/be-a-plus-one-from-micromanagement-to-meaningful-support When intentions don鈥檛 match actions, trust and morale suffer. Learn how to lead with purpose, awareness and genuine presence Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:55:39 GMT /ems-trend-report/be-a-plus-one-from-micromanagement-to-meaningful-support The tactical diet: How to fuel your body and brain /wellness-week/the-tactical-diet-how-to-fuel-your-body-and-brain For first responders, good nutrition isn鈥檛 a luxury 鈥 it鈥檚 a performance tool. But cutting through trends and keeping it simple is the real key to long-term success Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:22:49 GMT /wellness-week/the-tactical-diet-how-to-fuel-your-body-and-brain 鈥榊ou鈥檙e not special': Humility in leadership /ems-trend-report/youre-not-special-humility-in-leadership Leadership is about serving others, not feeding your ego Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:25:01 GMT /ems-trend-report/youre-not-special-humility-in-leadership 鈥楾he edge of endurance鈥: Confronting leadership burnout /what-paramedics-want/the-edge-of-endurance-confronting-leadership-burnout Leading through crisis without losing hope 鈥 the Stockdale Paradox in EMS Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:08:48 GMT /what-paramedics-want/the-edge-of-endurance-confronting-leadership-burnout 5 reasons why your wellness program is failing /ems-trend-report/5-reasons-why-your-wellness-program-is-failing Learn why EMS wellness programs fail 鈥 from poor leadership to lack of trust 鈥 and how to build lasting resilience in first responders. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:41:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/5-reasons-why-your-wellness-program-is-failing Beyond the ice bath: How cold showers can become a paramedic's weapon of wellness /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:29:00 GMT /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness 6 reasons you should take a power nap today /wellness-week/6-reasons-you-should-take-a-power-nap-today Who could use a little more sleep? Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:23:00 GMT /wellness-week/6-reasons-you-should-take-a-power-nap-today Operating on empty: How sleep deprivation impacts medics /paramedic-survival/operating-on-empty-how-sleep-deprivation-impacts-medics Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:15:00 GMT /paramedic-survival/operating-on-empty-how-sleep-deprivation-impacts-medics Why emergency medical services are vital to our healthcare system /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system Transitioning to a healthcare system that embraces and reimburses community-based EMS care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:05:35 GMT /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system Quick take: 鈥楧ata wins the day鈥 /data-management/quick-take-data-wins-the-day Colorado Springs, Sacramento and Richmond: Integrating analytics into decision-making to enhance patient outcomes, personnel support and sustainable operations Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:07:18 GMT /data-management/quick-take-data-wins-the-day Quantifying the gap between expenses and revenue for EMS services /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:31:40 GMT /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services EMS, pioneering solutions in the opioid crisis /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:40:12 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis New York data supports sounding the alarm on the EMS workforce crisis /ems-trend-report/new-york-data-supports-sounding-the-alarm-on-the-ems-workforce-crisis The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:34:50 GMT /ems-trend-report/new-york-data-supports-sounding-the-alarm-on-the-ems-workforce-crisis Workplace besties: How to build relationships at work while staying professional /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:32:00 GMT /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional A message to the graduating class of EMTs and paramedics /ems-products/education/articles/a-message-for-the-graduating-classes-of-ems-rRsLqRBmfCJAgsla/ Graduating from EMT or paramedic school? Here鈥檚 essential advice for new EMS professionals as they step into the field and prepare for real-world calls. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:01:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/a-message-for-the-graduating-classes-of-ems-rRsLqRBmfCJAgsla/ Rethinking EMS: Balancing innovation and patient safety /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety Join Mike Taigman, Chris Carlson and Daniel Brown to explore how data-driven decisions, BLS units, telehealth and nurse advice lines can reshape emergency services 鈥 without risking lives Mon, 12 May 2025 16:05:50 GMT /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety Insider analysis: Cleveland EMS runs into reality: No staff, no service /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:21:06 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service Exhausted and overworked: The fatigue crisis in EMS /health-wellness/exhausted-and-overworked-the-fatigue-crisis-in-ems If you鈥檝e ever worked tired, driven drowsy, or taken one shift too many, this one鈥檚 for you Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:16:38 GMT /health-wellness/exhausted-and-overworked-the-fatigue-crisis-in-ems Insider analysis: Fla. county鈥檚 $10K sign-on bonus 鈥 quick fix or deeper issue? /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-fla-countys-10k-sign-on-bonus-quick-fix-or-deeper-issue With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem? Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:44:32 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-fla-countys-10k-sign-on-bonus-quick-fix-or-deeper-issue Insider analysis: Virginia Beach recognizes, addresses pay gap /compensation-and-benefits/insider-analysis-virginia-beach-recognizes-addresses-pay-gap City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:08:10 GMT /compensation-and-benefits/insider-analysis-virginia-beach-recognizes-addresses-pay-gap Insider analysis: DC Fire and EMS invests in homegrown paramedics to tackle staffing shortages /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-dc-fire-and-ems-invests-in-homegrown-paramedics-to-tackle-staffing-shortages Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:43:56 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-dc-fire-and-ems-invests-in-homegrown-paramedics-to-tackle-staffing-shortages The $21M Texas EMS recruitment and retention initiative /recruitment-and-retention/the-21m-texas-ems-recruitment-and-retention-initiative State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas鈥 data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:06:18 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/the-21m-texas-ems-recruitment-and-retention-initiative Calling all volunteers: 3 ways to increase the volunteer member pool /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/calling-all-volunteers-3-ways-to-increase-the-volunteer-member-pool-5NOb7Q8WEktgRd3S/ Recruitment efforts can focus on non-traditional members, people who live outside the area and even members of neighboring departments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:20:00 GMT /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/calling-all-volunteers-3-ways-to-increase-the-volunteer-member-pool-5NOb7Q8WEktgRd3S/ Q&A: An employee praise and recognition program with measurable results /recruitment-and-retention/articles/qa-an-employee-praise-and-recognition-program-with-measurable-results-yhcwzhn8IojwZhtZ/ Eve Grau, co-founder of Royal Ambulance, a Glassdoor Employee鈥檚 Choice winner, shares the moments that matter, and how to recognize performance Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:14:00 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/qa-an-employee-praise-and-recognition-program-with-measurable-results-yhcwzhn8IojwZhtZ/ Keep your EMS break room well-stocked on a budget /billing-and-administration/keep-your-ems-break-room-well-stocked-on-a-budget From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your EMS crews have everything they need to recharge between shifts with cost-saving subscription options Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:44:08 GMT /billing-and-administration/keep-your-ems-break-room-well-stocked-on-a-budget 5 EMS tips for a work-life balance /recruitment-and-retention/articles/5-ems-tips-for-a-work-life-balance-ZciTionFWI69lyXR/ When the overtime pool is deep, many EMTs and paramedics will swim for as long as they possibly can Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:28:00 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/5-ems-tips-for-a-work-life-balance-ZciTionFWI69lyXR/ 4 easy ways to improve your EMS recruitment efforts /recruitment-and-retention/articles/4-easy-ways-to-improve-your-ems-recruitment-efforts-Jh9dDx6sJb8XTHIG/ No one wants to join a sinking ship Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:29:00 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/4-easy-ways-to-improve-your-ems-recruitment-efforts-Jh9dDx6sJb8XTHIG/ Quick take: 鈥楧ata wins the day鈥 /data-management/quick-take-data-wins-the-day Colorado Springs, Sacramento and Richmond: Integrating analytics into decision-making to enhance patient outcomes, personnel support and sustainable operations Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:07:18 GMT /data-management/quick-take-data-wins-the-day The case for full-time medical direction /inside-ems/the-case-for-full-time-medical-direction 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. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:07:26 GMT /inside-ems/the-case-for-full-time-medical-direction New York data supports sounding the alarm on the EMS workforce crisis /ems-trend-report/new-york-data-supports-sounding-the-alarm-on-the-ems-workforce-crisis The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:34:50 GMT /ems-trend-report/new-york-data-supports-sounding-the-alarm-on-the-ems-workforce-crisis Insider analysis: EMS leadership burnout and instability /paramedic-chief/insider-analysis-ems-leadership-burnout-and-instability When leadership turnover is persistent, is this a personnel issue or a deeper systemic problem? Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:07:17 GMT /paramedic-chief/insider-analysis-ems-leadership-burnout-and-instability How to recruit, engage and retain EMTs and paramedics /paramedic-chief/articles/how-to-recruit-engage-and-retain-emts-and-paramedics-JrR3e7xuYlcRMci6/ Understanding the Employee Value Proposition is the key to attracting, engaging and retaining good people for your EMS organization Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:17:53 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/how-to-recruit-engage-and-retain-emts-and-paramedics-JrR3e7xuYlcRMci6/ Recruiting in the age of social media /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ If we want to keep up, it鈥檚 time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:55:25 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ From shortages to solutions: Inside Sunstar鈥檚 EMS staffing revolution /recruitment-and-retention/from-shortages-to-solutions-inside-sunstars-ems-staffing-revolution Explore innovative EMS staffing models from Sunstar Paramedics, including fast-track EMR training, shift flexibility, and a tiered response system that boosts efficiency and retention. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:03:09 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/from-shortages-to-solutions-inside-sunstars-ems-staffing-revolution Power of storytelling to adapt to modern challenges /pinnacle/power-of-storytelling-to-adapt-to-modern-challenges Pinnacle speaker explained how to use the ancient art of storytelling to impact EMS provider identity, resilience and excellence Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:05:51 GMT /pinnacle/power-of-storytelling-to-adapt-to-modern-challenges Out of the office, into the field: Why real leaders show up /paramedic-chief/out-of-the-office-into-the-field-why-real-leaders-show-up Learn proven ways for public safety leaders to earn credibility鈥攆rom riding along with crews to listening deeply. It's all about relationships鈥攁nd why they matter more than ever. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:19:47 GMT /paramedic-chief/out-of-the-office-into-the-field-why-real-leaders-show-up From sirens to solutions: Guiding paramedics to a patient-centered mindset /community-paramedicine/from-sirens-to-solutions-guiding-paramedics-to-a-patient-centered-mindset Learn how paramedics are shifting from emergency response to patient-centered care. Discover key strategies to train, support and redefine success in modern EMS roles. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:43:47 GMT /community-paramedicine/from-sirens-to-solutions-guiding-paramedics-to-a-patient-centered-mindset Workplace besties: How to build relationships at work while staying professional /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:32:00 GMT /ems-trend-report/workplace-besties-how-to-build-relationships-at-work-while-staying-professional The wake-up call that changed a responder's health post-retirement /health-wellness/the-wake-up-call-that-changed-a-responders-health-post-retirement Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:19:00 GMT /health-wellness/the-wake-up-call-that-changed-a-responders-health-post-retirement Why fitness is every paramedic鈥檚 best defense and the gear to prove it /health-wellness/why-fitness-is-every-paramedics-best-defense-and-the-gear-to-prove-it From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job 鈥 and for life Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:54:44 GMT /health-wellness/why-fitness-is-every-paramedics-best-defense-and-the-gear-to-prove-it Amazon Prime Day 2025 picks: Essential gear for first responders /amazon-prime-day-2025-picks-essential-gear-for-first-responders Save over 40% on duty gear, workout tools and discounted everyday essentials during Amazon Prime Day July 8-11 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:04 GMT /amazon-prime-day-2025-picks-essential-gear-for-first-responders Leading with eyes wide open: The secret to trust in EMS teams /ems-management/leading-with-eyes-wide-open-the-secret-to-trust-in-ems-teams Boost morale and reduce conflict in high-pressure EMS environments using the Johari Window. Explore a proven method for enhancing leadership through self-reflection and feedback. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:05:39 GMT /ems-management/leading-with-eyes-wide-open-the-secret-to-trust-in-ems-teams Insider analysis: Kentucky paramedic鈥檚 death reignites debate on EMS shift culture /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture Calls mount for change after Paramedic Wesley England dies after a high-stress EMS shift Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:38:58 GMT /ems-advocacy/insider-analysis-kentucky-paramedics-death-reignites-debate-on-ems-shift-culture Dehydration pee color chart: Monitoring hydration /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ Discover how to use a pee color chart to monitor hydration status effectively. Learn what different urine colors indicate and how to respond to signs of dehydration Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:37:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/the-pee-color-chart-6uwbQTS6EcoeXX2e/ Radical responsibility: Lead yourself first /ems-management/radical-responsibility-lead-yourself-first EMS leaders can鈥檛 afford autopilot. Learn Steve Grau鈥檚 top tools for conscious leadership 鈥 from breathwork to culture-building 鈥 in this AAA Conference highlight. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:33:47 GMT /ems-management/radical-responsibility-lead-yourself-first From the ED to the edge: How Dr. Darria Long found her rhythm 鈥 and how EMS can find theirs /health-wellness/from-the-ed-to-the-edge-how-dr-darria-long-found-her-rhythm-and-how-ems-can-find-theirs ED physician Dr. Darria Long shares her personal story and proven strategies to help EMS professionals manage stress, avoid burnout and thrive under pressure Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:18:02 GMT /health-wellness/from-the-ed-to-the-edge-how-dr-darria-long-found-her-rhythm-and-how-ems-can-find-theirs Insider analysis: Bipartisan EMS recognition bill offers overdue progress /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress EMS Counts Act proposes federal classification for EMS-fire cross-trained personnel Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:14:51 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress Gen Z, AI and the loneliness epidemic: The 5-M blueprint to future-proof your EMS crew /health-wellness/gen-z-ai-and-the-loneliness-epidemic-the-5-m-blueprint-to-future-proof-your-ems-crew Learn key takeaways from Heather McGowan鈥檚 2025 AAA Conference keynote on AI, loneliness and building resilient, purpose-driven EMS teams Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:52:13 GMT /health-wellness/gen-z-ai-and-the-loneliness-epidemic-the-5-m-blueprint-to-future-proof-your-ems-crew Hot-weather training guide: 10 ways first responders can stay fit and safe in the summer heat /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/10-tips-for-conquering-summer-workouts-HYO3Q16EuNNVJ3oY/ From hydration to gear choices, here鈥檚 how paramedics can keep up with their fitness goals during hot summer months Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:03:00 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/10-tips-for-conquering-summer-workouts-HYO3Q16EuNNVJ3oY/ 8 essential staycation tips tailored for first responders /8-essential-staycation-tips-tailored-for-first-responders Need a break without the hassle? These staycation tips for first responders offer realistic ways to rest, reconnect and recover from work stress Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:17:00 GMT /8-essential-staycation-tips-tailored-for-first-responders Work-life balance in public safety: The case for taking a real vacation /health-wellness/work-life-balance-in-public-safety-the-case-for-taking-a-real-vacation Learn how vacations improve mental health, family bonds and job performance for first responders Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:08:17 GMT /health-wellness/work-life-balance-in-public-safety-the-case-for-taking-a-real-vacation How to create an Amazon Wish List for your EMS agency /community-awareness/articles/how-to-create-an-amazon-wish-list-for-your-ems-agency-cABPFUDXHUMy3N0Y/ Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens! Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:16:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/how-to-create-an-amazon-wish-list-for-your-ems-agency-cABPFUDXHUMy3N0Y/ Managing hyperthermia: Preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke in fire/EMS operations /ems-products/rehabilitation/articles/ems-rehab-sector-treating-heat-illness-on-the-fireground-tZ8KbM3gupu3rhbA/ Explore strategies for EMS teams to prevent and manage hyperthermia, focusing on early detection and treatment of heat exhaustion and heat stroke among firefighters Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:21:00 GMT /ems-products/rehabilitation/articles/ems-rehab-sector-treating-heat-illness-on-the-fireground-tZ8KbM3gupu3rhbA/ Fail forward: The leadership playbook EMS desperately needs /paramedic-chief/fail-forward-the-leadership-playbook-ems-desperately-needs Learn proven EMS leadership strategies from Todd Steele, a 30-year EMS and military veteran. Discover how owning failure can drive culture change and team success. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:48:56 GMT /paramedic-chief/fail-forward-the-leadership-playbook-ems-desperately-needs Insider analysis: Opioid treatment gets wheels in Cook County with $1M grant /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant The grant funds a proactive approach to buprenorphine and leave-behind naloxone efforts Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:55:20 GMT /EMS-grants/insider-analysis-opioid-treatment-gets-wheels-in-cook-county-with-1m-grant Leading with eyes wide open: The secret to trust in EMS teams /ems-management/leading-with-eyes-wide-open-the-secret-to-trust-in-ems-teams Boost morale and reduce conflict in high-pressure EMS environments using the Johari Window. Explore a proven method for enhancing leadership through self-reflection and feedback. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:05:39 GMT /ems-management/leading-with-eyes-wide-open-the-secret-to-trust-in-ems-teams Insider analysis: Bipartisan EMS recognition bill offers overdue progress /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress EMS Counts Act proposes federal classification for EMS-fire cross-trained personnel Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:14:51 GMT /legislation-funding/insider-analysis-bipartisan-ems-recognition-bill-offers-overdue-progress Growing the next generation of changemakers in rural EMS /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems Discover how Kentucky鈥檚 EMS Leadership Academy is transforming rural emergency services by equipping providers with leadership skills, mentorship, and sustainable strategies for the future Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:01:18 GMT /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems From protocols to performance: Why EMS needs knowledge mapping now /ems-management/from-protocols-to-performance-why-ems-needs-knowledge-mapping-now Learn the key principles of knowledge mapping in EMS and how visualizing critical info can drive better training, faster decisions, and seamless communication. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:34:22 GMT /ems-management/from-protocols-to-performance-why-ems-needs-knowledge-mapping-now How 鈥極ne big beautiful bill鈥 could break EMS /legislation-funding/how-one-big-beautiful-bill-could-break-ems MedPAC, Medicaid cuts have EMS at a financial crossroads Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:38:41 GMT /legislation-funding/how-one-big-beautiful-bill-could-break-ems Fusion medicine meets EMS: Inside Utah鈥檚 newest care approach /legislation-funding/fusion-medicine-meets-ems-inside-utahs-newest-care-approach Because 鈥渟tay in your lane鈥 was never in the job description Fri, 30 May 2025 17:08:25 GMT /legislation-funding/fusion-medicine-meets-ems-inside-utahs-newest-care-approach Safe streets for all: MVC care funding in action /vehicle-crashes/safe-streets-for-all-mvc-care-funding-in-action Why post-crash care matters: 42% of patients alive at EMS arrival die later Tue, 27 May 2025 15:10:48 GMT /vehicle-crashes/safe-streets-for-all-mvc-care-funding-in-action Building elite EMS teams: 10 soft skills that predict long-term success /ems-management/building-elite-ems-teams-10-soft-skills-that-predict-long-term-success From emotional intelligence to adaptability, learn how to spot top-tier EMS providers Mon, 12 May 2025 18:10:46 GMT /ems-management/building-elite-ems-teams-10-soft-skills-that-predict-long-term-success 10 practical tips to responding to criticism /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/10-practical-tips-to-responding-to-criticism A model for personal and professional growth Mon, 12 May 2025 15:44:07 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/10-practical-tips-to-responding-to-criticism Chief Insights: 鈥極bserve, interact and plan鈥 /chief-insights/chief-insights-observe-interact-and-plan It鈥檚 hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos Thu, 08 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-observe-interact-and-plan Turn personal roots into professional gold: 鈥楲ead like you mean it鈥 /ems-leader-playbook/turn-personal-roots-into-professional-gold-lead-like-you-mean-it Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success Thu, 01 May 2025 21:25:29 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/turn-personal-roots-into-professional-gold-lead-like-you-mean-it MedPAC stacks the deck against ambulance services /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services Despite CMS's comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC鈥檚 selective data edits paint a distorted picture 鈥 risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services Is your EMS agency all talk, no accountability? Here鈥檚 how to fix that /paramedic-chief/is-your-ems-agency-all-talk-no-accountability-heres-how-to-fix-that If you鈥檙e tired of a toxic culture, this episode lays out a blueprint for EMS agency growth Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:40:55 GMT /paramedic-chief/is-your-ems-agency-all-talk-no-accountability-heres-how-to-fix-that Insider analysis: Mental health-focused EMS alternative saves $5M /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m Naperville鈥檚 CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:52:08 GMT /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m GADCS & EMS cost data in 2025: Are we on track? /legislation-funding/gadcs-ems-cost-data-in-2025-are-we-on-track Explore the latest Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System findings and what they mean for EMS funding, reimbursement rates, and advocacy in 2025 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:06:55 GMT /legislation-funding/gadcs-ems-cost-data-in-2025-are-we-on-track Insider analysis: Cleveland EMS runs into reality: No staff, no service /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:21:06 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service Be a plus one: From micromanagement to meaningful support /ems-trend-report/be-a-plus-one-from-micromanagement-to-meaningful-support When intentions don鈥檛 match actions, trust and morale suffer. Learn how to lead with purpose, awareness and genuine presence Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:55:39 GMT /ems-trend-report/be-a-plus-one-from-micromanagement-to-meaningful-support EMS on the Hill: Why advocacy matters now more than ever /legislation-funding/ems-on-the-hill-why-advocacy-matters-now-more-than-ever Your pay, your role and your resources are on the line; here鈥檚 what EMS leaders are fighting for now Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:47:59 GMT /legislation-funding/ems-on-the-hill-why-advocacy-matters-now-more-than-ever Exhausted and overworked: The fatigue crisis in EMS /health-wellness/exhausted-and-overworked-the-fatigue-crisis-in-ems If you鈥檝e ever worked tired, driven drowsy, or taken one shift too many, this one鈥檚 for you Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:16:38 GMT /health-wellness/exhausted-and-overworked-the-fatigue-crisis-in-ems Top 10 MIH or community paramedicine program funding sources /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/top-10-mih-or-community-paramedicine-program-funding-sources-gDFqADEkuC5c3IvB/ These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated health care Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:33:00 GMT /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/top-10-mih-or-community-paramedicine-program-funding-sources-gDFqADEkuC5c3IvB/ The $21M Texas EMS recruitment and retention initiative /recruitment-and-retention/the-21m-texas-ems-recruitment-and-retention-initiative State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas鈥 data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:06:18 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/the-21m-texas-ems-recruitment-and-retention-initiative Insider analysis: Delaware's statewide whole blood rollout sets a new EMS standard /whole-blood/insider-analysis-delawares-statewide-whole-blood-rollout-sets-a-new-ems-standard A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:22:34 GMT /whole-blood/insider-analysis-delawares-statewide-whole-blood-rollout-sets-a-new-ems-standard Chief Insights: Leadership, culture and continuous growth /chief-insights/chief-insights-leadership-culture-and-continuous-growth Lee County EMS Division Chief Adam Thompson shares insights on Just Culture and the importance of investing in people to create a thriving workforce Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:46:05 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-leadership-culture-and-continuous-growth Tech meets tradition: Wristband technology and software transform emergency response /ems-software/tech-meets-tradition-wristband-technology-and-software-transform-emergency-response How a state鈥檚 wristband system and Pulsara redefined safety at the Texas Renaissance Festival Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:39:05 GMT /ems-software/tech-meets-tradition-wristband-technology-and-software-transform-emergency-response Can the feds help? 5 things to know about disaster communications and care /ems-products/incident-management/articles/can-the-feds-help-5-things-to-know-about-disaster-communications-and-care-n8JXNNVuvB3uDiYO/ What patient care and communications resources can the federal government offer local EMS responders following disasters and major events? Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:52:08 GMT /ems-products/incident-management/articles/can-the-feds-help-5-things-to-know-about-disaster-communications-and-care-n8JXNNVuvB3uDiYO/ Retention issues loom large in EMS 鈥 can new programs and technologies help? /ems-products/software/articles/retention-issues-loom-large-in-ems-can-new-programs-and-technologies-help-7j6Vm5f1Cmjd6uj9/ Pioneering patient management and communication tools may be the answer to enhancing provider job satisfaction and combating EMS retention problems Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:35:45 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/retention-issues-loom-large-in-ems-can-new-programs-and-technologies-help-7j6Vm5f1Cmjd6uj9/ Getting your community paramedic program off the ground /ems-products/software/articles/getting-your-community-paramedic-program-off-the-ground-HdB2moedYnO7nZkE/ What issues do emergency medical services agencies need to address in launching community paramedic programs? Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:07:25 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/getting-your-community-paramedic-program-off-the-ground-HdB2moedYnO7nZkE/ Setting the table for community paramedicine /ems-products/software/articles/setting-the-table-for-community-paramedicine-3wK0cFhWQtCVcn7V/ What should an EMS organization know and do before launching a community paramedic program? Tue, 30 May 2023 17:16:02 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/setting-the-table-for-community-paramedicine-3wK0cFhWQtCVcn7V/