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This series focuses on bridging the gap between what EMS supervisors and EMS providers perceive as the sticking points that drive EMTs and paramedics out of the field.

By understanding these issues, and incorporating strategies from the corporate world and other industries, EMS leaders can stop the talent bleed, keep their ambulances on the road and improve the quality of applicants.

EMS graduates can climb the career ladder quickly, arriving in leadership positions with minimal life or professional experience, and even less management training. Supervision is as different from clinical medicine as auto repair is from plumbing. Even a smart, motivated individual will need additional skill sets to succeed in the new role.

In an already stressful profession, being unprepared to lead and manage other EMS providers through the daily challenges and conflicts that arise adds additional pressure. In fact, EMS field supervisors reported the highest rates of burnout of all positions in the 2020 EMS Trend Report.

In this special coverage series, learn how to equip field supervisors with the skills they need to be effective in their roles.

The EMS1 Digital Editions, eBooks & Special Projects resource center captures special coverage projects, including digital editions, like “What paramedics want in 2022,” insights from the EMS Trend Survey, and “Care delivery in real-time: Implementing telehealth in EMs;" and eBooks, like “Reignite EMS passion by banishing burnout” and “Airway management: Improving first-pass intubation success.”

Download these resources to inform clinical training, leadership decisions and career growth and share them with your colleagues and network.

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The EMS1 Resource Center brings our knowledge off the website and onto your desk or into your pocket. Download checklists, guides, eBooks and more to print and share with your department.