EMS Advocacy
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Greg Friese turns the tables by interviewing host Rob Lawrence about how his Royal Army Medical Corps service has influenced his leadership through 30 years of EMS
Hear from a host of EMS experts on how to improve patient care, leadership skills and operations for providers and leaders at every level
Looking back into the data on EMS activations and trends, and looking forward in hope
Financial collapse, market churn and rising risks define today’s EMS landscape
2025 marked a rare turning point as lawmakers moved on workforce incentives, TIP reimbursement and contracting reform
Communities are rethinking who delivers care — and how to protect against the next sudden shutdown
EMS funding is broken — and communities are done pretending it’s not
Closing out the year with a rapid-fire look at what frontline providers are really saying — from spinal immobilization, to swiping through microlearning
From sustainable economics to preventing disasters, this year-end review connects the headlines to hard realities on the ground
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Rob Lawrence speaks with Tony O’Brien and James Robinson about the long, determined effort to honor EMS heroes in the nation’s capital — and what it will take to get it done.
The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care
“The work you do is sacred. Daily, hourly you give the gift of presence; a beacon in the night, even when you don’t get ROSC.”
EMS1 invites you to share your voice — calls that changed you, personal stories of challenges and perseverance, and unique reflections on the EMS life
Reading these EMS1 articles, like watching Rudolph and singing Jingle Bells, is a holiday tradition for EMTs and paramedics everywhere
Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season
All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering
Christmas spirit is all around us, in the cops, EMTs, firefighters and nurses who bring hope just by showing up
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A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
EMS providers bring comfort, calm and cheer to the lives of people who need us the most
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
Giving thanks … and asking tough questions about who’s driving EMS
EMS agencies across Wyoming face an estimated $30 million annual funding gap, running high-mileage rigs as lawmakers debate whether to declare EMS an essential service
The key to improving media relationships, public trust and crisis communication is a trained PIO who understands both the job and the story
Real talk: EMS needs to stop playing second fiddle in the house of medicine
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has opened a public comment period on a member EMS Advisory Group
You never know when a simple “thank you” to an educator, nurse, law enforcement officer or firefighter might make a life-changing impact
With over 35 years in EMS and two decades leading Medstar, Miller will advocate for Midwest providers on safety, patient-centered care, workforce development and system improvement
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
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