EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
After the abrupt dismissal of the federal EMS advisory council, outgoing members are stepping up — ensuring the next cohort won’t start cold
“Helping others is not a single act but a mindset, a willingness to step forward, to share the weight of a difficult moment, to be steady when others can’t.”
More than ever, those on the front lines need to see their work elevated and appreciated
The nonprofit Paramedic Resilience Society opened ‘Resuscitated’ to provide financial assistance to EMS workers
The decisions we make between calls might be just as critical, in the long run, as the treatment decisions we make during calls
Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention
Paramedics: don’t settle for a living wage. Instead, be audacious and demand a thriving wage for your lifesaving career of community service
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Property owners will pay an annual tax to pay for emergency medical services
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited members of Meadville Area Ambulance Service to discuss recruitment efforts
Jimmy Kimmel’s story reminds us of the breadth of EMS’ commitment to our patients
Host Kelly Grayson makes the case for eliminating “arbitrary” response time standards; where do you stand?
Dr. Michael Copass was known for founding Airlift Northwest, shaping paramedic education programs and demanding that every patient be treated with respect
The 2024 moving memorial made several stops over 15 days through at least 18 states during the journey to Arlington
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink – learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: “Take every opportunity’
3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers
A coalition of EMS organizations advocates for new performance indicators that prioritize effectiveness, safety, satisfaction, equity and efficiency over traditional response times
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times
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
