EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Nobody is born with the ability to respond to 911 calls, but these perspectives can help anyone in EMS provide better care and appreciate the ride
Quality management implementation at Monroe Fire Department
An increase of staff available at county stations will improve response times and take a larger quantity of calls
32 EMS professionals will be honored at the ceremony
Study hopes to identify some of the issues facing women in EMS such as harassment, discrimination and bullying
EMS, fire and police members discuss the importance of having a tight-knit community mentality
Show up, join, send a message, and build relationships to participate in the future of EMS
Here are some moving stories of EMS responders doing what they do best
Over 10,000 letters have been sent out in order to be qualified for World Trade Center disabilities
After being in a coma after a motorcycle crash, Filer is the first double amputee to become a paramedic
With eight members of the family working in EMS, they shared what life is like working in the same career
Join the St. Charles County Ambulance District and other EMS agencies in remembering first responders who have died by suicide
Call on your elected officials to support legislation pending in the U.S. Congress to set aside federal land for a National EMS Memorial
EMS1 readers shared photos of their adopted pets they met while on duty
The National EMS Foundation asks all EMS providers to contact their elected representatives to support House Resolution 2274 and Senate Bill 2628
EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those experiencing heart attacks
EMTs and paramedics, who are “Called to Care” are recognized on social media during EMS Week 2016
Paramedic explains why he launched a White House petition to rename the annual recognition event to EMS Prevention Week
Two important men, both “Called to Care,” have inspired my EMS learning, research and advocacy
My husband, who is “Called to Care,” inspires me and others to save life’s most precious moments
Being “Stronger Together” is about service to others and to the community
‘Last Week Tonight’ segment confronts the inability of 911 systems to find callers as easily as a pizza delivery app or an Uber driver
Compression-only CPR allows bystanders to keep blood flowing through a victim’s body just by pressing on the chest
The building will be illuminated in yellow, white and blue with a red and white halo at sunset on May 15
The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance is asking crews to place a rig in their driveway and turn their emergency lights on for one minute
The world needs more heroes, like Richard Ponikiewski and Ronnie Ferguson, ready and willing to lend their helping, knowledgeable hands
After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds and injured tens of thousands in Ecuador, a former AMR medic was “Called to Care” for the injured and worried well
Thankfulness for the skills and privilege to help others in the process of living and sometimes dying
People seem to think when we arrive we’re going to save the day and everything will be OK
