EMS Advocacy
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Discover how the Johari Window helps leaders uncover blind spots, show vulnerability and foster real connection with their crews
TikTok sensation and pediatric critical care paramedic Jimmy Apple shares his rise in EMS education, battling misinformation with heart and hustle
A paramedic’s sudden death prompts urgent questions about operational norms and caregiver health
Danielle Thomas and Carly Strong redefine what leadership looks like in EMS
Steve Grau’s powerful wakeup call urging EMS leaders to prioritize mindset, breathwork and emotional clarity over management checklists
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
At the AAA Conference, Dr. Long delivered more than a keynote — she issued a survival plan for first responders facing burnout
A new congressional bill aims to classify cross-trained EMS personnel federally, but will it be enough?
The EMS Counts Act would update federal labor statistics to include EMS providers who also serve as firefighters
From emotional challenges to physical demands, here’s what EMS professionals want you to know before you sign up
FTOs aren’t just guiding calls; they’re 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.
From battlefield origins to community clinics, discover how July 8 unites 150+ organizations worldwide — and how the UK College of Paramedics is leading the charge for a modern, empowered profession
Mills County officials passed a resolution putting an EMS tax on the ballot and creating an EMS advisory council
The bipartisan EMS Counts Act aims to fix outdated federal job classifications that undercount cross-trained EMTs and paramedics, making it harder to identify service gaps
“Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance,” will bring the story of Pittsburgh’s groundbreaking EMS pioneers to the stage
MedPAC, Medicaid cuts have EMS at a financial crossroads
A resolution drafted by 17-year-old Kaylee Hampton calls for a statewide study of emergency medical services, aiming to assess future needs and explore funding options
The Office of the First Lady honored the dedication and bravery of EMS professionals and their unwavering commitment to serving communities across the nation
The dark humor, deep pride and raw truth of life on the ambulance
EMS leaders urge action on pay, recognition and essential service status during annual celebration
“On virtually every call we run, we have the ability to make someone feel that their existence is important and that their well-being matters, if only by the way we interact with them.”
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
“If the day ever came when I could do this work and it didn’t bother me, that would be the day I needed to quit and find another job.”
“It is the promise woven into every dispatch, every siren, every shift, every person reaching out for help.”
The Empire State Building will shine blue, white and yellow with a signature heartbeat to honor NYC’s EMS workers, in partnership with the New York City Fire Department
This year’s EMS Week theme is “We care. For everyone.” How is your agency honoring your service?
A must-listen for any medic who’s ever said, “That guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about”
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