EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
At the AAA Conference, Dr. Long delivered more than a keynote — she issued a survival plan for first responders facing burnout
A new congressional bill aims to classify cross-trained EMS personnel federally, but will it be enough?
3 steps to stop staffing problem solving and start reinventing your agency
9/11 survivor and volunteer firefighter Rob Weisberg is supporting first responders and veterans and their service animals
Results from the 2023 EMS Trend Survey identify an urgent need for increased mental health support
Dr. Linda Dykes and Rom Duckworth discuss trans-Atlantic lessons in emergency management
A gameshow style session interviewing prospective EMS employers provided insights into EMS success and intergenerational relationships
Finding the opportunity in perception discrepancies, underutilized wellness programs and leadership shortfalls
Incorporating real-time and body-worn camera footage into emergency preparedness, training and response
Cody Byrnes shared how his ultimate purpose fueled his recovery from serious burn injuries to continue delivering hope to others
Portable Solutions Group’s donation will help the Greenup County Ambulance Authority with the purchase of their first ambulance
Dr. Candice McDonald shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity to inspire fire and EMS leaders at ImageTrend Connect
The National EMS Memorial Service stopped in North Huntingdon to remember fallen EMTs, paramedics
Whether it’s your first time setting foot in the Alamo City or you’re a regular on the River Walk, this year’s conference location offers something for everyone
59 EMS responders and their families will be recognized during a 3-day event in Arlington
The actress is joining the team producing the “Honorable But Broken: EMS in Crisis” film, to shine a spotlight on the urgent need for updated funding
59 fallen EMS providers are remembered on the trip to Arlington, Va.
Chief Russell Goodman on helping providers achieve mastery by supporting their education and ensuring they have the tools they need to do their job
Host Rob Lawrence addresses the elephants in the EMS room
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell announces plans to rename the USFA to the U.S. Fire and EMS Administration
Set a positive example by encouraging open communication, constructive feedback and shared responsibility for patient outcomes
By ensuring all decisions are patient care-centric, we create providers who are passionate, motivated and excited to be a part of something bigger than any one individual
Participants in the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride honor the fallen and support their loved ones
Randy Mantooth and Kevin Tighe got together at the L.C. County Fire Museum for the first episode of “Into the Unknown”
Educating the public about when it is appropriate to call EMS – and how quickly we should get there
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
Because of EMS, emergency care begins closer to the point of illness or injury than ever before
Agencies and government officials must evaluate performance expectations and funding to determine appropriate EMS delivery models
Listen to Randy Mantooth and Kevin Tighe, who played Johnny and Roy, on the first episode of the “Into the Unknown” podcast
In a Boston Globe opinion piece, Dr. Eric Dickson says paying ambulance services to care for patients at home instead of transporting them would also cut costs
