EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Rob Lawrence speaks with two former National EMS Advisory Committee chairs to uncover how years of progress were halted overnight, the critical work left undone and the path forward
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve provider retention
Don’t underestimate the value of your experience; share it with others, especially with those who are just starting out
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
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
