EMS Advocacy
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From emotional trauma to gallows humor, Wilson reflects on his new role as a burned-out medic — and why “Code 3” is a tribute to the heart of paramedicine
The Overrun weighs in on how the dismissal of all NEMSAC members could reset priorities at the federal level
In an era flooded with statistics, EMS leaders must learn to frame the facts in human terms. Storytelling transforms metrics into meaning — and meaning into momentum.
Mental health advocates said the shortened hotline number will save lives and reduce stigma, but must be sustained with proper resources
Fire and EMS personnel collected gift cards and Christmas presents for the family, and are helping them move into a new house
Like it or not, the reality of doing what we do is that EMS is a business, and like any business, income must at least meet or exceed expenditures to remain solvent and afloat
The Womanikin attachment seeks to make civilians more comfortable performing CPR on women
The program connects frequent 911 callers with social workers to address unmet needs and prevent repeat calls
The addition is part of a partnership between an EMS service and a non-profit that supports the blind and low vision community
The foundation, which serves first responders and veterans, seeks to make Danny Goodwin Jr.'s home more wheelchair accessible after he became a quadriplegic
Montana has long had workforce shortages in a variety of healthcare fields, including both rural and urban areas
Adam Goldstein, who put out the call for a donor last year, said he’s hopeful he will find a match
Being thoughtful is the key to success in EMS training, providing compassionate care and setting priorities
Advocate for EMS provider mental and physical health not just during EMS Week, but all year long
The top EMS issues are more complex than ever and state representatives must hear the value of EMS from field providers and paramedic chiefs
“This is My EMS” by Leah Ferrone calls upon the public to let EMS providers know their work is appreciated and get to know them better
Verizon’s “The Team that Wouldn’t Be Here” series consists of 12 commercials and a documentary featuring NFL stars who owe their lives to first responders
EMS Agenda 2050 calls for an evidence-based, data driven industry that is integrated with the rest of the nation’s healthcare system
When asked how the FDNY EMT pay gap compared to his campaign for “equity and social justice,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said he thinks “the work is different”
Denzel Adonis, a graduate of FDNY High School class of 2011, was one of 50 paramedics who walked across the stage after a seven-year journey to fulfill his dream
Tom Ridge personally thanked Austin firefighters and EMS providers who saved his life in 2017
Tom Ridge, the first secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security and a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, advocates for EMS at NAEMSP 2019 Annual Meeting
It’s an emotionally punishing and high-stakes job, but veteran dispatcher Tracy Mosier said she couldn’t imagine herself doing anything else
James Ward and Evalie DuMars each put in more than 1,000 hours a year for the CERT program, treating it like a full-time job
Harry and Shiann Fisher are described as two dedicated EMTs with a passion for their job
More than 400,000 EMS providers are currently nationally certified at the EMR, EMT, AEMT or paramedic level
LifeGuard Air Ambulance flight paramedic Terri Staner, 55, was a stay-at-home mom before she decided to get EMS training “for fun”
Medic Ambulance’s Jimmy Pierson was among 33 Californians to be honored for their heroic acts and extraordinary contributions to EMS
When baby Leo was discharged from the NICU after a four-month stay, mother Yazmeen Tuskan stopped by the fire station to say “thank you”
Paramedic Josh Grzyb, who worked for President Bush and his wife, said Bush helped him get into medical school to become a physician assistant before he died
Paul Weston, father of Wade Weston, a flight paramedic who died in a medevac helicopter crash, was given the honor of lighting the Christmas tree
EMS Office Hours podcast sat down with Greg Friese to discuss the process of selecting news articles for EMS1 readers and assigning article topics to industry experts
New Orleans EMS officials said they are highly and uniquely trained to save people in even the strangest of situations
