EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
As EMS on the Hill 2026 approaches, NAEMT President Chris Way and Rob Lawrence explain why unity, legislative relationships and priorities like treatment in place could reshape the future of EMS
Danielle Thomas and Carly Strong redefine what leadership looks like in EMS
At the EMS Association Summit, National Registry CEO Bill Seifarth and “Code 3" co-writer Patrick Pianezza spotlight partnership, lifelong competence and the power of showing up together.
“Wendell Primus has been at the very center of virtually every major health and welfare bill” said AMA Board Chair Dr. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer
Our co-hosts discuss the week’s top stories and how providers can positively impact the EMS industry during their career
At the NFL Honors on Thursday, first responders, trainers and the hospital staff who treated Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin were honored as he appeared on stage
Matt Zavadsky shares how MedStar ceased red lights and sirens operations during recent weather event and discusses EMS on-demand
AMR has also purchased supplies for Sensory Kits for each of its 14 ambulances, including ear protection, a doodle pad, a stress ball, fidget marble, fidget spinner and a pop-it device
Be more proactive in your processes and maintain high-level standards of care
Compassion elevates emergency medical care to a ministry of kindness
Takeaways from the 90-plus posters on display at this year’s National Association of EMS Physicians annual meeting
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case: Action steps for EMS practitioners
Generate learning and improvement opportunities for the organization, citizens and stakeholders
Learn how MedStar made the jump to an on-demand subscription service that utilizes MIH/CP clinicians
Why right-sizing EMS response is crucial to increasing pay and improving work-life balance
What we can learn about retention from EMS rising stars
Long-time paramedic hopes to educate her community on overdoses after son’s struggle
From locally, to Ecuador and Ukraine, EMS and fire organizations stepped up to make a difference both at home and internationally
Can you have transparency without honesty and communication?
Readers sound off on what’s attracting new talent and keeping members satisfied
Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back
EMS leaders and rising leaders respond with concrete steps to improve recruitment, retention, wellness, safety, etc.
Translating data into information, and information into action
Advocacy, public health and medical specialty organizations signed a nine-page joint letter describing the ambulance bed crisis in a series of stories
Our cohosts go deep on what constitutes a full EMS educational experience and how instructors can provide a full picture of the profession for their students
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
