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Explaining the reason you are unable to cover an open EMT or paramedic shift is unnecessary and counter-productive
How Dr. Shannon Gollnick wants EMS to work smarter, not harder
Burnout tops the list of critical concerns. Discover how to recognize the signs and address root causes, to prevent and reverse burnout.
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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
Four grant-funded paramedics now staff Wakefield EMS around the clock
Robots aren’t taking your job (yet), but they may be writing your PCR
Logan County commissioners approve hiring additional advanced life-support providers to strengthen ambulance coverage
“If you’re reading this and you’re close to your own breaking point, hear me”
A video of a patient encounter sparked outrage, calls for termination and debate among EMS1 readers about discipline, bystander response and cultural accountability