EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
EMT Alex Michalak reflects on her father’s “support in the purest form” and how his EMS journey inspired her own
“Most likely, you know at least one caregiver who is struggling, but you’re reluctant to act”
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EMS Attorney David Givot clears up misconceptions about the law and EMS provider rights
An effort to bring together the leaders of national EMS membership organizations to build communication, trust and collaboration on issues aims to allow EMS to “speak with one voice”
Vision is only a powerful daydream until it matches what really matters to personnel in an organization, community or country
Grant funded program aims to improve bystander CPR and cardiac arrest survival in Bozeman, Mont.
N.C. advanced practice paramedics recognized, awarded for promoting injury prevention and safety
Q&A with Sabina Braithwaite, M.D., M.P.H. on the importance of safety culture, EMS week and why the public needs to better understand EMS
Your answer to “What is the greatest EMS need?” depends on the vantage from which you view EMS
Eleven tips to engage with the media and get the word out about your EMS organization
Volunteerism - though noble - hides and skews the real cost of providing EMS in low-volume environments
Thom Dick, a paramedic, caregiver and advocate for patients and providers, discusses his more than 40 years in EMS
Most effective leaders acknowledge their weaknesses, take ownership of their failings and ask for help
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Paramedic Steve Berry uses cartoons to describe the highs and lows of being an EMT or paramedic
One of the most significant changes in EMS in recent years is a growing understanding about the importance of gathering data
Overloaded with too much information, email, presentations and meetings, it’s easy to see why a major complaint among managers is that they are working more but achieving less
The publicly raised funds demonstrate the region’s support for well-trained EMS workers
Despite injuries after their ambulance flipped when hit by a wrong-way driver, they continued working on the boy who had suffered cardiac arrest
The agency teamed up with a local veterinarian who will be on call 24/7 whenever EMS crews need help for injured pets, or animals that can no longer be cared for by their injured owners
The money will be used to purchase winter clothing and blankets for those in need
Crystal Wallin found her true calling in EMS, and uses her blog to chronicle the yo-yoing emotions that come with the job
There are plenty of options for a proactive agency to explore, evaluate and implement
This is for all you ‘ambulance drivers’ out there
Turning a blind eye to cyber threats puts first responders and civilians at risk; here are two ways to stave it off.
Those cliché, ignorant and misguided T-shirt slogans are better with a healthy dose of reality; just don’t expect to find them in your Facebook news feed
The breast-cancer awareness unit went into service Sunday; it joins the pink pumper engine
He brings more than 25 years of fire and EMS experience to the firm
The events we experienced early in our career can now help us empathize with those going through similar situations
The female crew of Orthodox Jewish EMTs was created to serve Hasidic women uncomfortable with male EMTs in situations such as child birth
Regardless of the law, there most likely will be a community expectation to render care when a person is in need
You have permission to go behind the scenes of the media outlet you want to cover your agency, so take full advantage of this opportunity
