EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Here’s an overview of what EMS chaplains do and how you can become one
Regardless of pushback, providers have a responsibility to put the safety of the patient above all else when on scene
A commitment to EMS excellence establishes a lasting reputation of respect, reliability and integrity
Podcasters explore how pay and benefits through collective bargaining, burnout and salary expectations impact career longevity and success
Free speech comes with responsibility and accountability; consider that the next time you want to post your rant to the ether
The Ambulance Wish Foundation, with six ambulances and 230 medically trained volunteers, has granted nearly 6,000 wishes since 2007
Often the person we’re dispatched to assist is beyond assistance, but the elderly are also full of surprises
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson hope an investigation sheds more light on an EMT accused of leaving a patient and going to sit in the ambulance
We don’t all need to be EMS lawyers but knowing a few basics about how bills become law will make you a better EMS provider
Emotion-provoking videos and images intended to educate public about the vital services provided by medics
As a street medic I never get to hear the original 911 call; dispatchers deserve recognition for the stress associated with being the first contact for an emergency event
EMS providers are needed to respond to survey about stress, emotional unrest, and lack of resources
The subject of North Shore-LIJ’s “I’m a Paramedic” video finds inspiration in treating patients from all walks of life, and preparing for an evolving EMS future
For an EMT of 11 years the cumulative stress took a mental toll that was finally lessened by talking to other responders with their own burdens
Let others cheer your EMS accomplishments instead of a boastful T-shirt or hoodie
Most of us who are minorities want what everyone else wants – a fair chance to work in an honorable profession, and be respected for what we can do
Documentary film tells story of Freedom House creating jobs and providing a crucial service to the community in the 1960s
EMS1 columnist Kelly Grayson is keynote speaker for the inaugural conference that will feature nationally known educators
EMS providers need to be more aware of and train regularly for high risk-low frequency events
The rally will feature live music and speakers; people who attend are encouraged to wear blue in support of police, firefighters and EMS providers
Memphis Fire purchased four devices that connect responders to live interpreters of 180 different languages with the touch of a button
The national project will create a meaningful process to measure EMS systems and improve performance across systems
In this issue: Page, Wolfberg & Wirth cautions leaders to set the tone for their workplace; EMS Strong 2015 advocacy campaign launched
You will find it in the balance between the human you are, and the superhuman the rest of the world expects
PWW attorney Doug Wolfberg led a full-day EMS leadership training at Wisconsin EMS Association Working Together conference
Helping other alcoholics helps me and I have helped countless alcoholics while tending my own disease
Kay Palmer says she “doesn’t feel exhausted” and spoke about the importance of her EMS family
Self-harm might be most overlooked and under-addressed EMS occupational risk says former paramedic and professor
EMS chief reflects on changes during 37-year-career and the support he receives from his wife and children
