EMS Advocacy
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MMR shares their journey to adopt a pet who provides unconditional support
At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care
Live from ABC 360, keynote speaker Catherine Kuhlmann and Doug Wolfberg join the podcast to dive into stories of resilience and responsibility
EMS will continue to respond, adapt, innovate and lead
In a letter to the National Governors Association, the union noted that more than 17,000 fire personnel have been forced to quarantine over the course of the pandemic
The number of ambulances in the Chicago Fire Department’s fleet has more than doubled since Paramedic Crew Chief Pat Fitzmaurice began his career there
Dr. Livingston Wong, who died on Oct. 25 at the age of 90, is credited with contributing to the “birth of paramedics” in Hawaii in the 1970s
The Eastern Connecticut EMS Council sent a letter to the state officials stressing the need for more tests after outbreaks at firehouses
Story City’s EMS department has asked businesses to encourage volunteerism by letting employees leave for emergency calls
Technology adoption, provider resiliency and preparedness: Interpreting the EMS Trend Report 2020
The West Virginia EMS Coalition asked the state’s health department secretary to rescind the rule, saying it is unnecessary and is unfairly targets one group
The newest American Girl doll inspiration, RAA EMT April O’Quinn, is a guiding force for new and future EMS providers
The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania issued an open letter to the governor and general assembly demanding financial support for the state’s “constantly forgotten” EMS agencies
Officials say some departments have lost more than $20,000 from a canceled event
Pinnacle 2020 Quick Take: Washington Update – The CARES Act 2.0; what the election will mean for EMS
A policy and regulation expert shares insights on the next wave of coronavirus relief funding, and the future of ET3 and telehealth
The EMS Leadership Round Table tackles community messaging, public health funding and caring for the caregivers at the Virtual Pinnacle Leadership Summit
New York City Councilman Justin Brannan is calling on the state legislature to increase the existing tax break from $200 to $500
Our co-hosts speak with best-selling author and motivational speaker Greg Jacobson, who offers advice to keep EMS providers focused and dedicated during the pandemic
EMS leaders reflect on the legacy of pioneer Jack Stout, who promoted system status management and high-performance EMS to shape modern prehospital care
Jack Stout, the father of system status management and high-performance EMS, planted the seeds for patient-centered EMS
“Heroes Health” is available for free download for first responders and healthcare personnel to assess their mental health symptoms and access support resources
The play, based on interviews with EMS providers and other healthcare personnel, can be streamed online until August 4
Armstrong Ambulance Service (Mass.) EMTs heated up a warm meal for an older patient left isolated during the crisis
Pro Med EMT Amber Horton, whose son has autism, developed the kits to help keep patients calm and help them communicate with crewmembers
This model takes a page from unions to allow EMTs, paramedics and firefighters to provide input on their agency’s long-term vision
A master’s degree PA with a bachelor’s degree in EMS can easily be the paramedic practitioner of the future
Has the disruption of COVID-19 knocked our journey to the EMS Agenda 2050 off its trajectory or boosted it into warp drive?
Our co-hosts discuss the best way to make EMS your full-time profession, starting with patient care delivery
Breaking down the National EMS Assessment 2020 insights on telehealth, health information exchange and disaster preparedness
Susquehanna Valley EMS received a grant to purchase non-perishable food items for 27 low-income senior apartment residents
The National Association of State EMS Officials announced its commitment to eliminate racism and promote racial equality
The city is poised to direct the funds toward the Portland Street Response program that would dispatch paramedics and behavioral health experts on some calls
3 EMS lessons from Minneapolis: EMS duty to the patient, even in uncomfortable situations
