EMS Advocacy
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Zavadsky details the potential changes to the MedStar system and his new position with the PWW Advisory Group
This symbol shows that we belong to something important and we are part of the power, strength and knowledge of every EMT
“When the ER keeps us from another call, you may frolic while I hug the wall. I am there for you.”
Does the extent of volunteer shortages correspond to loss of life associated with delayed access to emergency care?
With problems such as roof leaks, septic tank issues and insufficient heating and cooling, the city is waiting for a needs assessment to determine which of the three stations to fix
Advisory board member: “Ill. on verge of a critical problem;" state issued 19 percent fewer EMT licenses - required for volunteers and professionals - since 2012
Once these traits become ingrained in a department culture, eradication becomes close to impossible
Heart attack patient benefits from continuum of care
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate whether a NYC police officer should have been cleared in a videotaped chokehold death of an unarmed man, and welcome Greg Friese as the new EMS1 Editor-in-Chief
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the challenges of recruiting and training volunteer EMTs, and their importance to the industry
Experienced providers should re-evaluate priorities before riding a bad idea into the ground
A ribbon cutting ceremony will commemorate the reopening of the facility, which was damaged by a 2011 tornado
I’m excited to lead the EMS industry’s top news and information website into new territory
After a scared child arrived at the hospital, the clinical manager saw all three “gathered around the gurney and serenading the little one”
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the need for more resources to help paramedics deal with mental health issues
On the eve of this U.S. holiday, we should all be grateful for the work EMS, fire and police are doing to protect to those in Ferguson
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the Code Green Campaign, which raises awareness about responder suicides and mental health issues
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Hosts Chris and Kelly discuss how a terminally ill woman legally committed suicide with lethal drugs, and how EMS performance standards can change the industry
A NASEMSO initiative to develop EMS performance measures can lead to increased funding and improved patient outcomes
Six of eight tax measures passed and will increase financial support through annual fees
Inspired by his struggle with PTSD, it focuses on how EMTs cope with the job
Do we have it within ourselves to create a future that is worthy of our past?
If you’re new to EMS, please don’t let jaded old-timers influence your perception of what truly matters
About 75 people gathered to recognize Freedom House Ambulance Service, which serves as a national EMS model
The ambulance is being retired, and will be given to Kasama, Zambia, after a sister city partnership in 2012
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss whether teenagers are psychologically and emotionally equipped to work as EMTs
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