EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
“Our commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.”
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
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
The award recognizes professionals whose volunteer efforts advance EMS through educating and engaging elected government leaders and the EMS community
Angela Fiege began her career in EMS at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis as a paramedic and later as a staff nurse
The organization has become a prominent advocate for legislation such as the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act
Here are creative ways to prepare EMS volunteers to provide outstanding care when calls are few and far between
Roya Quirk’s pulled muscle turned out to be a near-fatal blood clot
The new facility will include a heated garage for two ambulances, crew quarters and a common room
Students can be hired as EMTs and attend the fire academy to get cross-trained as firefighters
Our co-hosts are joined at the guest table by Dave McGowan and Kelly Turner from ZOLL
The campaign kicked off with billboards that feature police officers, firefighters, paramedics and dispatchers from the city
In EMS, there is a need to have more access to fact-based and cited sources
The report looks at how EMS and health information exchange organizations can work together to improve data sharing
Hundreds of emergency medical professionals will speak with Congress about EMS issues on April 25
The journey to Mission: Lifeline recognition for Paramedics Plus improved the STEMI system of care through better data capture, communication and trust
Samantha Diaz helped arrange a flight from Destin to Louisville with a private pilot who flew the two teens back to Kentucky in his jet
San Diego firefighter/paramedic Ben Vernon used his time in the hospital recovering from a stabbing to lobby for a rescue air mattress
For 150 episodes and counting, Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson have answered listener questions, discussed career field improvements and given back to the profession
Todd Zobrist and Ty Barr, with Highland Fire-EMS, and police officers Sgt. Aric Steinbeck, Shawn Bland, Heather Kunz and Chris Clewis were recognized
Our co-hosts talk about their favorite topics, guests and what they’re looking forward to discussing in future podcasts
Bill Sirianni said his encounters with injured animals have been few, with outcomes ranging from good to devastating
Stewart Graham took a CPR course in college, but never had to put the skill to use
Aaron Davis-Quinn took off his belt and used it as a makeshift tourniquet on a man’s arm
The newly formed committee will use information and technology to provide better patient care and support agency management
