EMS Advocacy
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The monthly supplement would cost less than what the state is spending on police and firefighters, and would demonstrate recognition and respect
EMS will only ever be as good as you make it; if you remain silent, you forfeit the right to complain when it crumbles around you
On Wednesday hundreds of emergency medical professionals will speak with Congress about EMS issues
Virginia’s EMS director delivers a candid lesson in rebuilding trust, governance and integrity after systemic failure
Even the most disciplined providers burn out when high demand meets zero recovery
PFD Assistant Chief Jeff Schripsema shares a powerful story highlighting the department’s commitment to its members
Real culture shift starts small, with consistent actions from a committed minority willing to lead differently
At NEMSMA’s leadership conference, Dr. Brent Myers makes the case that waiting for federal guidance is a losing strategy — and local governance is the only path forward.
The awards honor organizations and leaders advancing patient-centered mobile healthcare, with recipients spanning EMS operations, advocacy, research, education and medical direction
Lillian Bonsignore draws on her 30-plus-year EMS career to spotlight the financial realities facing first responders
EMT Steve Nesseth’s 50-year journey in EMS
Not every call needs a transport (but every call needs to get paid)
Bob Davis and Hilary Gates discuss why communities — not just EMS — must act to improve cardiac arrest survival
With a provider-first 24/72 schedule, advanced clinical tools and a culture rooted in teamwork, Stokes County EMS is redefining what it means to build a sustainable paramedic career
Take a trip down memory lane and see Barbie’s multiple roles as a first responder
“You cannot demand universal emergency response and then deny universal financial responsibility”
With 76% of EMS professionals facing burnout, agencies must prioritize recovery, resilience and leadership modeling to protect provider health and patient safety
Identify and aid team members facing depression, burnout or compassion fatigue to foster an emotionally safe organizational environment
Lawmakers and EMS leaders are pushing to honor Pittsburgh’s Freedom House Ambulance Service with one of the nation’s highest civilian awards
As EMS on the Hill 2026 approaches, NAEMT President Chris Way and Rob Lawrence explain why unity, legislative relationships and priorities like treatment in place could reshape the future of EMS
Danielle Thomas and Carly Strong redefine what leadership looks like in EMS
At the EMS Association Summit, National Registry CEO Bill Seifarth and “Code 3" co-writer Patrick Pianezza spotlight partnership, lifelong competence and the power of showing up together.
EMS leaders open summit with call for unity and coordinated action
A GOP-backed bill would expand the Illinois Line of Duty Compensation Act to cover EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and other licensed EMS professionals
This Inside EMS and EMS One-Stop crossover episode tackles the future of EMS and how agencies should be adapting
What UK ‘Med Twitter’ taught us — and what comes next
Burnout, distrust and attrition won’t be fixed by more rules. The future of EMS depends on leaders who show up, own failures and advocate for their crews.
The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration is accepting nominations for its 2026 Excellence in EMS Integration Awards, recognizing high-performing EMS systems, partners and leaders
University of Pittsburgh researchers analyzing 169 scripted TV episodes found inaccurate CPR depictions are common, potentially reinforcing public misconceptions
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