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 dark humor, deep pride and raw truth of life on the ambulance
EMS leaders urge action on pay, recognition and essential service status during annual celebration
“On virtually every call we run, we have the ability to make someone feel that their existence is important and that their well-being matters, if only by the way we interact with them.”
Elko Regional Airport held a ceremony with the National EMS Memorial Service to remember 36 fallen EMS first responders
True empowerment in EMS comes from leaders who not only set a clear vision but also actively involve their personnel in achieving it
Preston County officials are working to expand their EMS area of operations
For 2 hours and 43 minutes each day, someone is influencing our providers, and ideally, it should be us
Host Chris Cebollero speaks with Magee about the role of volunteers in EMS and how they can stop the exodus from the field
Get the facts on paramedic qualifications, training, licensing, salaries and careers
Officials in Kern County say over 40% of their calls are bogus or don’t warrant a response
An organization’s ethical reputation is also a reflection of its leadership
Reverse the process that’s causing the system to fail and fill your openings with the right people, not just the available ones
EMT Alex Michalak reflects on her father’s “support in the purest form” and how his EMS journey inspired her own
Sen. Arthur Orr performed CPR on Sen. Tim Melson during a trip to South Korea in 2023
Lake Crystal Area Ambulance Service Director Rhonda Ingebritson said EMS needs to be recognized as an essential service
“Most likely, you know at least one caregiver who is struggling, but you’re reluctant to act”
Identify and aid team members facing depression, burnout or compassion fatigue to foster an emotionally safe organizational environment
Books
EMS Attorney David Givot clears up misconceptions about the law and EMS provider rights
Cape Fear Valley MIH collaborates with community organizations to enhance care for mental health and substance use challenges
Bill sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey would allow ambulances to carry blood products and administer transfusions
SGMC Health’s EMS system responds to over 23,000 911 calls across three counties
The James City County Fire Department received the highest state honors for an EMS provider
These social media posts show how various agencies and departments recognized EMS personnel across the country for EMS Week
County executives are pushing for the passage of bills funding EMS
There are a number of ways that organizations involved in the campaign can participate
How the National EMS Memorial Weekend of Honor recognizes the fallen
On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members
Many providers were inspired by their parents, a close friend and, of course, Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto
A group of EMS advocates are working to enact a passage of reforms called “Rescue EMS” that would make EMS an “essential” service under the law
Kelly Grayson: “Paramedics save lives, EMTs save paramedics"; championing the role of EMTs
Firefighters union in Allegany County fights against proposed cuts, layoffs as volunteer ambulance service sets to close
It’s important to foster effectiveness, professionalism and excellency; as well as core values of human decency, empathy, kindness and respect
Reflecting on how far EMS has come in 50 years
