EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Danielle Thomas and Carly Strong redefine what leadership looks like in EMS
Steve Grau’s powerful wakeup call urging EMS leaders to prioritize mindset, breathwork and emotional clarity over management checklists
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
Join leading EMS professionals for powerful sessions on leadership, workforce trends and system sustainability — and walk away with real strategies for change
How has the EMS Scope of Practice changed since the first EMS Week was celebrated 50+ years ago?
Donnie Woodyard Jr. joins the EMS One-Stop podcast to explore the EMS Compact’s impact on multistate licensure, emergency preparedness and the urgent call for professional unity
Somerset Area Ambulance Chief John Jordan was honored for expanding access to defibrillators, improving CPR training and leading his team through rising call volumes and staffing challenges
Wapello County residents are raising questions about the future of EMS, with key decisions heading to voters
Norwich Free Academy students got an up-close lesson on EMS from a Life Star medical helicopter crew
The Monongalia County Board of Education is considering eliminating the emergency medical services program at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Use these assessment and care tips to connect with patients and their families
5 practical ways to align chaplaincy with organizational culture and expectations — and why it matters
Explore the latest Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System findings and what they mean for EMS funding, reimbursement rates, and advocacy in 2025
The theme, “We Care. For Everyone,” celebrates the roles and contributions of EMS providers in the communities they serve
Consider these gifts and tips for showing your appreciation during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
MMR shares their journey to adopt a pet who provides unconditional support
West Falls EMT Clara Stucker’s Seal of Civic Readiness project introduces a self-defense program tailored specifically to fire and EMS personnel
Rep. Jason Smith has emerged as a leading advocate for EMS, driving key legislation to improve reimbursement models and expand access through community paramedicine initiatives
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
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
Leadership is about serving others, not feeding your ego
A Hall Ambulance EMT and paramedics were honored as Stars of Life in Sacramento for their exceptional dedication to patient care and lifesaving efforts
A structured methodology for addressing inefficiencies, engaging stakeholders and sustaining progress
Discover how seamless EMS data sharing enhances patient care and strengthens healthcare systems
Paramedic Stacy Jensen, who was diagnosed with PTSD after responding to a school shooting, created the program to provide mental health resources for first responders
Mark Russell hopes his story will inspire support for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s initiative, which aims to place 500 AEDs in Madison County schools, recreational facilities and sports venues
The Six Minutes to Live webinar will showcase a decades-long fight for better resuscitation care, followed by a panel discussion with experts on actionable life-saving steps
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as discussions continue on sustainable emergency medical solutions
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
