EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
An explainer and action plan based on the Consensus Statement of NAEMSP, IAFF and IACP
Breaking down the barriers to accountability and building a culture that thrives on change
You never know when a simple “thank you” to an educator, nurse, law enforcement officer or firefighter might make a life-changing impact
Charles Avery, the EMS programs director at Bainbridge State College, realized he needed to create an all-out celebration of Blair Williams’ dream after meeting her for the first time
Hannah Lindemuth said she was inspired to join the fire service after first responders helped her say goodbye to her dying father
These videos give you a chance to look back on 2017 and remember what everyone was watching
Artist’s image shows a correctional facility’s emergency response team aiding an inmate
Patrick Jett became certified as an EMT and spent as much time as he could on calls or in the classroom
Noelle Lambert lost her left leg after losing control of a moped and crashing into a dump truck
Our co-hosts give some practical advice in getting to the next level and securing the influence needed to inspire a career field
A true EMS pioneer and legend leaves behind thousands of mentees to carry on his lessons and move EMS forward
Adam Goldstein said he decided to become an EMT after an EMS crew helped him during his battle with testicular cancer
After hearing of multiple EMS abuse incidents, Rob Moore created #BlueLightHappy so people could share positive experiences
It’s true – volunteer EMS isn’t for everyone
Our co-hosts also talk about dealing with failures in EMS and how to assist colleagues with growth
In its second year, the EMS Trend Report describes revealing changes in clinical care, finance and the use of technology in EMS
EMS Trend Report 2017 findings highlight the importance of fatigue management as a safety issue for both caregivers and patients
Our panel of EMS leaders discusses changes, both positive and alarming, and what the data means for growing and improving EMS
It’s time for EMS providers to adopt the label by which the public already knows us: paramedics
We’re always looking at ways to improve prehospital care to our patients
Challenging ALS and BLS standards of emergency medicine to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
Portsmouth Ambulance in partnership with Shawnee State University will offer 24 scholarships, an expansion from last year’s seven
EMS1 readers came together to outline more reasons on why you shouldn’t run, but walk with purpose
This AMR crew was working the night a gunman opened fire on 22,000 Las Vegas concert attendees
Terry Sullivan accomplished a personal goal by handling at least one call in each of the city’s 75 ambulances
Naomi Fox hopes to raise awareness of physical and mental fatigue paramedics face on the job
Minnesota EMS pioneer Kalie Klaysmat faced winters without running water
A new fire/EMS-specific treatment facility caters to specific job-related trauma while making first responders feel at home
Participating students will be EMT certified after spending a minimum of 48 hours in an ER and 60 hours in an ambulance
Despite some respondents telling their younger selves to seek alternate employment, most had unique insight for their rookie selves from years on the job
Running makes it harder to keep your cool and operate at peak effectiveness
