EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
The warning signs it’s time to recharge, pivot or move on
Annual evaluations don’t break careers — silence does. Without clear, quarterly feedback, confusion replaces growth and courage gets outsourced to paperwork.
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
Are we truly preparing EMS instructors to teach, or just handing them the title?
Taking regular, scheduled vacations is an essential part of maintaining your well-being
Whether public or private, your employer can take action. Understand when your words — on or off duty — cross legal and professional boundaries.
True-to-life emergency response finally gets the Hollywood treatment it deserves
Seeing the brave first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, showed me what I wanted to be when I grew up
Books
Explore the books EMS leaders, EMS1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
Co-writer Patrick Pianezza: “I’ve been in those boots and I’m here to tell you thank you.”
From a ticking salary counter to fourth-wall confessions, this EMS road movie isn’t just another Hollywood take. It’s a love letter, a warning and a mirror.
The benefits are clear, but where to start? Learn how to find, fund and implement a therapy dog program, and download a fillable caretaking schedule
Tonya Hoover led from the top of the fire service. Her daughter, Alexandria Pecia, is now forging her own way in law enforcement
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