Editor’s note: EMS1 is proud to be the Premier Media Sponsor of the Pinnacle Webinar Series. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT, Fitch & Associates will present the webinar, “EMS Advocacy in Action: Strategies That Drive Meaningful Impact and Industry Progress,” sponsored by Digitech. Register today.
EMS leaders are increasingly expected to advocate for their agencies, their workforce and the patients they serve. Yet many organizations struggle to define what advocacy looks like in practice or how to begin building influence at the local, state and federal levels.
The upcoming Pinnacle Webinar Series session, “EMS Advocacy in Action: Strategies That Drive Meaningful Impact and Industry Progress,” will explore how agencies can move from passive awareness to active engagement. The session will feature a panel discussion with EMS leaders sharing real-world examples of how advocacy efforts have been successfully implemented across different organizations.
Panelists will examine how advocacy supports the long-term sustainability of EMS, from shaping policy decisions to strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. The webinar will also highlight how agencies of any size can integrate advocacy into their operations without overextending limited resources.
For EMS leaders, the ability to influence decision-makers is becoming a core leadership competency. This session aims to demystify advocacy and provide a clearer roadmap for organizations looking to expand their voice and impact.
Register for the webinar here.
Learning objectives
Attendees will learn how to:
- Define what EMS advocacy encompasses and why it is critical to sustaining the profession
- Build strategic relationships that create long-term influence
- Integrate advocacy efforts into their agency’s operations
- Identify practical opportunities to engage in policy and decision-making processes
Additional resources:
- On shaky ground: The new reality of EMS delivery: An in-depth look at the financial and operational pressures reshaping EMS systems nationwide
- Leading into 2026: The four actions every EMS leader must take: Key leadership priorities to position EMS agencies for sustainability and influence
- The crucial connection: Field providers and legislative engagement: Why frontline clinicians play a critical role in shaping EMS policy and advocacy efforts
- Guiding and inspiring our workforce: Leadership approaches to building engagement and alignment within EMS organizations
- EMS in critical condition: 20 years of compounding challenges: A long-term view of the systemic issues impacting EMS and the need for coordinated advocacy
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