EMS Advocacy
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A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient
Communities are learning the hard way that underfunding EMS has real consequences.
The 9th annual What Paramedics Want survey wants to hear from medical first responders, EMTs and paramedics about their career satisfaction, health and wellness
Molly Tarawally decided she wanted to be a paramedic after she was extricated from her car and treated for more than an hour by EMS providers
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article detailing possible legislation in California that would allow nonviolent, convicted felons to enter the EMS field
The EMS leader’s task is to recognize and reduce negative impacts of bias as much as possible
Changing a fragmented industry from the bottom up
A volunteer firefighter/AEMT relates who is chosen to be guardian angels on Earth
Ben Thompson discusses what he has learned about compassion and helping others through community paramedicine
Host Ginger Locke interviews Dr. Brandon Bleess about patients with a chief complaint of chest pain
“This is not about us. It’s about the people that we lost and it’s about raising awareness and getting money for a memorial,” EMT Keith Wesley said
Gaston County EMS paramedic Susan Nalley met Ben Armstrong, 10, years later when he enrolled in the agency’s summer kids academy
Two agencies share innovative ways to use data to improve performance, as well as measure and report the value EMS providers offer to their patients, agencies and communities
The two-week camp for high schoolers will teach them about bleeding control, airway management, rescue techniques and mass casualty response
John Filangeri talks about memorable calls and recreational fluid challenges
Bill Seifarth, a veteran in EMS leadership, was appointed by the National Registry of EMTs to be its new executive director
Employee turnover costs money and morale points, so how can organizations raise retention levels among workers?
Basic versus advanced EMS training and care continue to evolve
The bill will allow a commemorative memorial honoring EMS providers to be built on federal land in Washington, D.C.
Our co-hosts respond to a listener’s question about beginning their EMS career
EMS industry members demonstrated what it means to be “Stronger Together” by motivating each other through social media
From memorial statues to challenge coins, first responders are feeling the love from states around the country
EMS1 leaders reflect on the fitting theme of EMS Week 2018, and how their colleagues have furthered their own careers and contributions to the field
Veteran paramedic David Blackstone recently had hip surgery, but he hopes to return to the EMS industry when he is back on his feet
Celebrating those who spend their days and nights helping others when they need help the most during EMS Week 2018
An EMT’s attack of a restrained patient is a reminder for all leaders to discuss response to provocations and consider body-worn cameras to capture the EMS point-of-view
In EMS, most providers learn their most important lessons by doing; here are three lessons learned that you should never forget – no matter how long you’ve been in EMS
Departments are marking the occasion by enhancing their training skills, teaching lifesaving lessons and reminding providers to always have their partner’s back
The Empire State Building will be illuminated in yellow, white and blue with a red and white halo at sunset
You know who they are – recognize the Ferdinand Magellans, Yodas and Cliff Clavens of your agency during EMS Week
At NAEMT’s advocacy event, EMS participants from 37 states spoke with members of congress about legislation that impacts the profession
The National EMS Memorial Service Board is requesting that agencies observe 10 to 30 seconds of radio silence on May 19