EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
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MMR shares their journey to adopt a pet who provides unconditional support
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
There is a lot EMS leaders and organizations can learn from TikTok’s favorite baseball team
Even interfacility transports provide an opportunity to improve your clinical acumen and advancement opportunities
EMS providers share why they recommend the profession
The Supporting Our First Responders Act would authorize $50 million in federal EMS grants
Tim Rubert is credited with efforts to bring medical supplies to Ukraine and for advocating to get an EMS workforce bill introduced in Congress
South Lockport Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Chris McClune discussed short staffing and increased EMS call volume with the City of Lockport’s Common Council
If you’re attending the conference, share your snapshots with the EMS1 team
In Pennsylvania, “the lowest form of government is responsible for public safety,” said Eric Henry, who operates Meadville Area Ambulance Service
“At this point, it’s the town’s turn to decide do you really want us or not?” said Dean Romano, director of Rotterdam EMS
The communication lines in EMS make it the mobile solution to bring the ER and lifesaving care to the patients
Doug Dick, EMS chief and founder of Superior Ambulance Service and Education Institute, is looking to county and state legislators and 22 municipalities for funds
Vincent Variale, president of the Uniformed EMS Officers Union Local 3621, says Capt. Alison Russo might still be alive if someone had been with her
Bryony Gilbey joins the podcast to discuss “Honorable but broken,” the documentary that sums up the precipitous state of EMS
GMR’s Brian Henricksen joins Rob Lawrence for a frank discussion on operational deficits
Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn’t imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn’t shine
The tech company and the advocacy group said they plan to focus on guidelines, goals and strategies
If your agency is part of the 74% struggling with recruitment, instead of lamenting “kids these days,” look at those you’re competing against and do something different
Setting the example: 4 leadership traits Queen Elizabeth demonstrated
“I am humbled and honored to be the recipient of the 2022 AAA President’s Award,” Rob Lawrence told EMS1
Action items to advance operations, adapt service delivery, and recruit and retain the talent of the future
“I am proud of what I have contributed, but I’m even prouder of the personal and professional relationships I’ve forged,” Terry said
Poor decisions impact the public trust in the agency and the profession
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
Join NREMT leaders Bill Seifarth, Kevin Mackey and Maia Dorsett as they answer question about this dramatic period of events
The NREMT Chair gives a behind-the-scenes look at the comment period and talks transparency
Many industry professionals said they felt that stakeholders had been listened to, and some say this is a time to uphold standards and improve the industry
The organization also announced a 10-person task force to continue the conversation and explore solutions to industry challenges
Rotterdam EMS plans to replace three of its five ambulances and update one of its two stations
We can add “passionate” into our wish list in EMS educators, but can we demand it? Can we measure it?
