EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
A must-listen for any medic who’s ever said, “That guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about”
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
EMTs and paramedics are recognized on social media during EMS Week 2017
Thank your local EMS providers for their sustained commitment to excellence and dedication to service
EMS Week is an annual week-long series of events designed to promote public safety among all New Yorkers
There are great stories waiting for you on every shift; all you need do is start the relationship
Gene Gandy swapped law practice for prehospital care 28 years ago
Carry a small personal aid kit with you at all times to treat the aches, cuts and scrapes you are most likely to experience yourself or need to treat in friends and family
#PartnerProject encourages paramedics to take pictures with their partners to support fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo’s partner
Around-the-clock response capability is why EMS organizations exist, but individual EMS providers need to regularly go out of service to rest and recharge
The NEMSMA position is intended to generate a national dialogue about the issue leading to positive change
Richmond Ambulance Authority’s clinical education staff was singled out for developing and maintaining an in-depth safe ambulance operator training program
The organization wants the public to be prepared for an emergency by participating in the World CPR Challenge and Safe Citizen Day
Jason Skeldon said painting helped him relax and sleep at night
The poster features paramedics and firefighters providing care to a worker who was seriously injured at a construction site
The rebrand includes the Star of Life and orange Star of David
The striking issue that the survey revealed is that state EMS offices are involved in functions of the EMS system of the past
Officials said the project is improving patient care and reducing unnecessary ER visits
Our co-hosts discuss an article breaking down the 10 worst reasons for joining EMS
The current version of the legislation would allow states to apply for waivers to opt out of providing insurance coverage for essential benefits, including emergency care
In 2016, Mohawk Ambulance Service introduced a free EMT training course as a way of recruiting new talent into the EMS field
Shannon Daniel is one of the founding members of the Richmond Ambulance Authority Critical Incident Stress Management team
It was Chief Justin Reed’s first time to attend EMS on the Hill Day
Gabby Ferguson has been searching for the EMT who saved her ever since she was almost killed in a crash
Officials want to identify gaps between the 2007 National EMS Scope of Practice Model, emerging science, current EMS practice and EMS patient care needs
The organization met requirements for air and ground critical care, medical transport, medical escort and special medical operations
Each member represents a specific sector or stakeholder group, such as EMS practitioners, EMS educators and hospital-based EMS
Check this list before you start an EMT or paramedic career
Holly Thomason, daughter of a retired battalion chief, grew up around the fire station and always wanted to become a paramedic
