EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Rob Lawrence speaks with Tony O’Brien and James Robinson about the long, determined effort to honor EMS heroes in the nation’s capital — and what it will take to get it done.
The NAEMSP Town Hall panel explored how outdated habits, legal risk and new evidence collide, and what EMS leaders must do to build legally sound, evidence-based care
“The work you do is sacred. Daily, hourly you give the gift of presence; a beacon in the night, even when you don’t get ROSC.”
Protecting yourself from verbal abuse from a patient is one thing, but what if it’s coming from someone who is supposed to be your support network?
When I reached a tipping point in my career I realized I needed to change if I was going to last any longer as a medic
Recommendations for how Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; and Dr. Oz Mehmet, nominees for the next Trump Administration, can improve America’s healthcare funding and patient care
Empower your personnel to become pediatric ready
EMS experts discuss rising premiums and increased ambulance bills under New York’s cost-control efforts
Clinical pharmacists enhance efficiency, safety and collaboration, empowering paramedics and improving patient outcomes
The Hall Ambulance employees were recognized for their work in EMS education and outreach
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Nobody is born with the ability to respond to 911 calls, but these perspectives can help anyone in EMS provide better care and appreciate the ride
Ward got her start at age 15 with the Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service
Quality management implementation at Monroe Fire Department
While first responders love visitors, consider these guidelines when planning your trip
“Our first responders are everyday heroes, and we are so grateful for their service,” President Joe Biden said
Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members
Embracing smarter, more effective strategies to keep pace with the evidence-based advancements reshaping our profession
These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated
Wellness programs and sleep interventions can ease burnout and improve job satisfaction
Our co-hosts take an EMS leader and paramedic standpoint in order to help answer a listener’s question
The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team
Understand the four components of a negligent act and how to protect yourself from a negligence claim
Fitch & Associates and EMS1 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity
Nicole A. Henricksen was recognized for inspiring others in EMS and for creating an environment where others can thrive and succeed
There are more opportunities than ever to become a published writer
You haven’t been in EMS long enough if you don’t yell “Clear right!” when you’re driving off-duty
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
