EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Are we truly preparing EMS instructors to teach, or just handing them the title?
From emotional trauma to gallows humor, Wilson reflects on his new role as a burned-out medic — and why “Code 3” is a tribute to the heart of paramedicine
The Overrun weighs in on how the dismissal of all NEMSAC members could reset priorities at the federal level
The event includes exhibits, music, speakers and talk about Dr. Frank Boston, a WWI veteran and the first African American man to start an ambulance corps
President of the Austin EMS Association, Capt. Selena Xie is always looking for ways to elevate the EMS impact on the community
The “Unmasking Our Heroes” exhibit and video share the stress and community support FDNY EMS personnel experienced in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
In a statement, President Joe Biden declared May 15-21 as EMS Week, and highlighted the commitment and sacrifice of the nation’s providers
Rob Lawrence discusses legislative advocacy with the presidents of the Florida, California and Wisconsin EMS associations
Transitioning EMS mental health care from reactive to proactive
TikTok sensation Anna Muller shares how paramedics saved her life after she made a difficult 911 call
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This week’s photo honors the work of National EMS in Georgia, which recently celebrated 30 years of service with a perfect CAAS renewal score
The upcoming annual event will celebrate the dedication of EMS professionals
The new president and officers will serve a two-year term
EMS Gives Life says that potential donors can help Kelly Raymond — even without being an exact match
The inaugural Political Academy will take place during the 16th annual Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum in July
How to take action to motivate payers to reimburse EMS for MIH
Openly acknowledge the bad calls, create space for people to be human and then get out of the way
Tom Putnam is known for his films “Burn” and “Marwencol”
Balancing “I say, you do” with empathy and stewardship
The conference, sponsored by Fitch & Associates, will be held at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida
Bruce Evans on EMS on the Hill Day and his goal to get EMS professionals in office
Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe intend to film half a dozen EMS crews in the U.S.
Alachua County Fire Rescue is asking the public to help Brandon Boothby
The nonprofit EMS Gives Life is offering support to EMS providers who could help Reid Cappel
HEENT, palsy, tonic: Brush up on these EMS terms and acronyms while playing the first viral internet sensation of the year
Surface the top talent your agency should develop with a focus on professional development and recognition
College students Livia Cox and Nick Wells co-founded Middletown Harm Reduction Initiative, hoping to equip those addicted to opioids with lifesaving tools
The organizers said they are responding to lower costs and better timing for families and partner organizations
Mantooth’s portrayal of Firefighter-Paramedic Johnny Gage in “Emergency!” has inspired people to pursue a career in fire and emergency services for five decades
Calling the blood shortage the worst in over a decade, organization officials said donations are down 10% since the start of the pandemic
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
Boston-based Cataldo Ambulance’s Ron Quaranto discusses leading a large EMS organization through the pandemic, recruitment and retention, and vaccine mandates
