EMS Advocacy
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Discover how seamless EMS data sharing enhances patient care and strengthens healthcare systems
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
Funding, COVID-19, civil unrest: Resources from the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS Meeting for the challenges facing EMS
Volunteers include off-duty EMTs, nurses and doctors
Instead of sending armed police officers, the goal of the six-month pilot program aims for de-escalation and support using mental health professionals
Paramedic Anthony Venzon and other volunteers are providing first aid, hydration, masks and hand sanitizer during demonstrations
Drew and Heather Paglia launched a fundraising organization to provide meals and PPE to front-line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
Former Woodstock Firefighter-Paramedic Ryan Mains, an Iraq war veteran, sought to support others while facing his own struggle with PTSD
The council unanimously passed a resolution calling for EMS providers to receive pay comparable to that of city fire and police personnel
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
Our co-hosts speak with EMS1 columnist Rob Lawrence, who discusses the national-level debate about the future of EMS
The Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 people were killed in 2018, said Pittsburgh police officers and tactical medics saved lives in the shooting
Frustration mounts as small print delays the HEROES Act, and presents a dual standard for provider benefits for the fallen
The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years
Our co-hosts reflect on the work industry professionals are performing during the pandemic, and how EMS needs to adapt for the future
The convoy of more than 50 ambulances from agencies across Massachusetts traveled from UMass Medical Center to a ceremony at Fenway Park
NYC Healthcare Heroes, which has been delivering food and essentials to hospital workers since April, will now begin service to first responders
During a difficult time for public health, people are using social media to honor EMS providers for their work and sacrifices
The poster bearing the slogan “Ready Today, Preparing for Tomorrow” will be displayed throughout the city during National EMS Week
The Hero Support Line offers free and confidential support for Mercer County first responders and healthcare workers
Award the EMTs and paramedics at your agency for their Joe Exotic singing talent, Carole Baskin level dedication or Don Lewis MIA act in honor of EMS Week
Delray Beach Fire Rescue purchased 150 test kits using $9,000 donated by community members
This week, after more than six years and 449 recorded episodes, the podcast reached one million listens of the show
Organizers seek broad participation to acknowledge the fallen and those serving during social distancing
Two EMTs bridge the generational divide, learn from each other
Look to the factors impacting EMS revenues – logistics, technology and resource matching – to manage deliverables
EMS Week offers a chance to talk to your community about where EMS is today – and where it’s headed tomorrow
EMS providers from Royal Ambulance stepped in to assist after staff members and residents at eight skilled nursing facilities fell ill
“This is our charge;” a paramedic shares the humanity behind the helpers
The agencies gathered outside a local mall for mental health awareness and to show support for fellow first responders struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers are conducting trials to determine whether plasma from recovered patients can improve the condition of current patients
The Disaster Responder Assets Network will host confidential Zoom sessions led by front-line responders trained in peer support
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