EMS Advocacy
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For EMTs, grief is often a surprising reaction to every day interactions with patients and their loved ones
Alan Cowen, fire deputy chief (ret.) Los Angeles City Fire Department, reflects on leadership lessons
From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care
Our co-hosts discuss a recent story about paramedics allegedly refusing to render care to a man who died in a snowmobile crash
Our co-hosts talk about a paramedic that recently lost her right leg as the result of a collision between an ambulance and a drunk driver
We laugh about our own fatigue-related episodes, but such gallows humor belittles the real issue that lies beneath
EMS Strong reflects on the important role of federal government in helping and supporting local agencies and their providers
Track the pivotal moments in the history of EMS from the 1966 Death and Disability white paper to its modern form
For every action in EMS there are consequences — sometimes positive and sometimes negative — but sometimes you do what you gotta do
Their mission is preventing suicide and preventing providers from leaving the field due to the trauma they’ve experienced
Our rush to public shaming might reveal our own fear of occasional shocking indifference towards the people we are entrusted to treat
A Texas city council called a ‘Code Green’ to raise awareness of first responder mental health issues
Montana ballot initiative 179 seeks to train and authorize EMTs to provide non-emergency care to veterans is a meaningful pivot for EMS and patients
Use leap year’s extra day to learn, review and share the best practices, books and patient care tips to be a great medic
The ongoing campaign recognizes and inspires EMS personnel, strengthens the profession and amplifies EMS Week
These songs seem written for EMTs and paramedics, and will surely get you in the mood for your next call
After nine years in fire and EMS thinking nothing could affect me, an event made me realize that I wasn’t doing that well after all
The bill, passed unanimously by the state Senate, would provide 100 percent pension benefits to surviving families
Every EMS agency can innovatively use their assets for more than saving lives while making a profound difference for patients and families
Scene safety is also about protecting the mind from the barrage of witnessed trauma
Share your love for EMS with your significant other this Valentine’s Day
Marshall Botkin received the National Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award
Our co-hosts are skeptical a federally mandated minimum wage for EMS providers is feasible
We are regularly reminded that the communities we serve know little about EMS costs, challenges and services provided
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics have an obligation to respond regardless of their opinions about addiction and Narcan
Singer/songwriter Derek Andrew’s music is inspired by his years working in EMS
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