EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
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In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
An ALS instructor shares her experiences performing CPR and what to expect
Appeal to our shared purpose to help people when introducing changes in clinical care
Firefighters continued CPR and used an AED to revive the one-year-old girl
Faced with EMT shortages, an Ill. county has opened its borders for other ambulance companies to provide service
Returning to competition the first time since May of 2014, Eddie Wineland proved himself against a surging contender
EMS leaders at Pinnacle conference learn and discuss best practices for preparing for and surviving a sentinel EMS news event
Social media comments made in haste and frustration are causing public safety personnel to lose their jobs and the community’s trust
The goal of the hands-only CPR training is to make bystanders feel comfortable to act in an emergency situation
The nurse and her husband rushed to the beach and performed CPR after seeing two boys unconscious after being struck by lightning
New video follows a Syrian first responder’s actions after an explosion occurs in the middle of a warzone
Ailyea Langbaum hooked up a respirator to a 26-year-old stuck on a major bridge after a construction crane crash
EMS leaders at Pinnacle conference learn important elements of leadership and how to grow EMS leaders
Matt Harman will be one of many volunteers from all over the world working the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Erinmarie Phillips, 20, will be flying to the Philippines this week to compete
EMS leaders at Pinnacle learn how the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council improves patient care through collaboration and consensus building
EMS leaders at Pinnacle conference learn an innovative and collaborative approach between law enforcement and EMS to the opioid overdose epidemic
EMS leaders at Pinnacle conference learn how appreciative inquiry identifies and improves the positive attributes that exist within themselves and their teams
Over 2,400 EMS personnel responded to the survey
The outside devices sound an alarm when the protective box, which is not locked, is removed to alert people to an emergency
Proposal expands definition of a hate crime to police, but inclusion of EMTs and firefighters is unclear
The EMT has decided to return his $10 per call stipend to the city to fund two picnic tables for fire stations
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
After a concerned mother posted on Facebook that her son had no one to play with, the fire and police departments turn up
A heartfelt image, viewed and shared by millions, informs civilians about the consequences of gun violence and that all lives matter to EMS providers
Understand the advantages and challenges of community-created content and where to find it to improve your clinical practice and system operations
An EMT’s social media post made after the Dallas shootings has captivated civilians and public safety providers
New songs are regularly added to the Spotify playlist to inspire, encourage and entertain EMTs and paramedics
“The Paramedic” reflects on stages of his career and worries that he is on the doorstep of burnout
Two medics watched the crash unfold while driving, and immediately jumped out to pull the man from his burning vehicle
Zach Malwitz was 19 when he went into cardiac arrest, and was revived by medics
