EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
There are more opportunities than ever to become a published writer
You haven’t been in EMS long enough if you don’t yell “Clear right!” when you’re driving off-duty
Ahead of Oct. 28, share your organization’s impact with local media outlets and reach out to local companies for support
The nonprofit Paramedic Resilience Society opened ‘Resuscitated’ to provide financial assistance to EMS workers
The decisions we make between calls might be just as critical, in the long run, as the treatment decisions we make during calls
Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention
Paramedics: don’t settle for a living wage. Instead, be audacious and demand a thriving wage for your lifesaving career of community service
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Fitch & Associates and EMS1 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
Property owners will pay an annual tax to pay for emergency medical services
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited members of Meadville Area Ambulance Service to discuss recruitment efforts
Show your gratitude to those who serve on the front lines of your community
Jimmy Kimmel’s story reminds us of the breadth of EMS’ commitment to our patients
Host Kelly Grayson makes the case for eliminating “arbitrary” response time standards; where do you stand?
Dr. Michael Copass was known for founding Airlift Northwest, shaping paramedic education programs and demanding that every patient be treated with respect
The 2024 moving memorial made several stops over 15 days through at least 18 states during the journey to Arlington
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink – learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: “Take every opportunity’
3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times
Elko Regional Airport held a ceremony with the National EMS Memorial Service to remember 36 fallen EMS first responders
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