EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Advanced Medical Transport ensures safe travel for Peoria veterans
From wearables to voice assistants, a new wave of device-initiated calls is changing how dispatchers respond — and why better tech and training are crucial now
“The next evolution of EMS leadership will not be measured by how many calls we answer, but by how many crises we prevent.”
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
Activities include Moving Honors, the EMS Tree of Life unveiling ceremony and the presentation of dog tags to families
Assistant Chief Brian Zaitz shares the keys to finding balance and excellence at home and on the job
Chief of Training Brian Brush encourages first responders to trust the public’s unquestionable faith in fire/EMS members to power an unquenchable passion for the mission
Continuing the mission of emergency services legends, leaders and champions
NFFF Managing Director Victor Stagnaro will lead the organization after Ron Siarnicki finishes his term
The event celebrates EMS providers and builds awareness of their important role in communities
The National EMS Museum hopes to inspire a new generation to take up the call
FDIC presenters offer up tips on coordinating critical care team delivery, and adopting transformative actions once considered heresy
The EMS industry research has spoken: tradition and old cultural norms and beliefs don’t apply to the evolution of EMS today
A national survey reveals EMS economic and operations redesigns that would have been considered heresy just years ago
Advocating for “a little bit more money, a little bit more protection and a little bit more rights for EMS providers”
A state grant will fully fund training for 10 licensed paramedics for Rapid Response EMS
