EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Pinnacle speaker explained how to use the ancient art of storytelling to impact EMS provider identity, resilience and excellence
From ride-alongs to station visits, true leadership in public safety means meeting your people where they are. Trust isn’t built behind a desk — it’s earned on the ground
Community paramedicine demands a mindset shift — from crisis mode to continuity of care. Learn how EMS providers can build trust, treat root causes and redefine what success looks like.
If passed, the legislation would extend the 2% urban, 3% rural and the super rural bonus payment for five years
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) shared three takeaways from his night with Hennepin EMS paramedics
Listen as author Jennifer Murphy recounts her time on the streets of New York City during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it inspired her recent book
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
A Connecticut paramedic and South Dakota EMT were recognized for working with lawmakers on issues affecting EMS
This year’s campaign will recognize the dedication and crucial role of EMS providers in their communities
Heather Schafer joined the National Volunteer Fire Council in 1993 and had served as executive director and CEO since 1994
The 7-minute survey will provide feedback for CMS regarding waivers during the COVID-19 emergency
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
Learn tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, leading with conviction and setting boundaries from three rising EMS leaders
Barzilay was among the leaders honored at the 2020 Whole Health Heroes Awards
On this episode of Inside EMS, Chris Cebollero is joined by Gina Carbino, clinical education manager for a New York hospital, to discuss the role transition to ER nurse from EMT
The membership program will help fund paramedic scholarships and includes a new online platform
Catherine R. Counts, PhD, MHA, a health services researcher with Seattle Medic One and the University of Washington, takes over the “Real Scientists” Twitter account this week to share her EMS experience
Geyser Emergency Services is working to raise the $200,000 it needs to purchase a replacement for the rig that was wrecked after being rear-ended
Collaboration, support and sharing non-traditional approaches are essential in this world of moving goal posts
The incoming AAA president advises leaders on how to leverage resources, reports on discussion with Biden/Harris transition team
Michigan Medstar Paramedic and CEO Kolby Miller is producing the film “Streets of Covid,” which will feature interviews with providers, EMS leaders and medical directors from around the country
In an end-of-year video, the leaders of eight national EMS and fire associations offered words of gratitude, encouragement and appreciation
A partnership with the University of Texas’ Dell Medical School allowed some ATCEMS providers to get access to the first vaccine shipment
EMS leaders reflect on the lessons learned and how to continue EMS growth in the year ahead
Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian VanSickle said he was in shock after being invited to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and presented with a six-figure donation
The paper urges elected officials to issue executive orders guaranteeing that EMS providers will be included in the first priority tier
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
Gov. Tim Walz joined firefighters, paramedics and police officers at a briefing to call for adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines as public safety agencies face severe staffing shortages
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
