EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
EMS leaders and rising leaders respond with concrete steps to improve recruitment, retention, wellness, safety, etc.
Translating data into information, and information into action
Barishansky and Lawrence discuss speaking and writing in the EMS environment
The local board is making EMS pay increases permanent in an effort to retain staffers
Medical experts testified that the 500-milligram dose of ketamine administered by an Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic caused McClain’s death
Caylie Valenta started the Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation to honor her 33-year-old husband who died three months after his melanoma diagnosis
Dannielle Binns, who works for two agencies, started administering back blows as the child was turning blue
First responders traveled from miles around to honor the memory of Roy “Drew” Barr who was shot and killed in the line of duty
A CNN news team saw the tactic firsthand as they accompanied paramedics responding to a call to help a wounded man
“It’s about time females will get the recognition that they can do this job and do it well,” said EMS Lt. Allison Shaughnessy
According to an analysis, Cleveland’s base rate for an ambulance run of $350-$500 is well below the $600-$850 other local ambulance services charge
Naperville Chief Mark Puknatis said the program allows providers to spend extra time working with the individual to address the underlying issues prompting them to call for help
Rockingham County leaders also approved extra payments for overtime work
