As AI tools move quickly from concept to deployment, EMS leaders face practical questions about value, risk and readiness. This series provides clear, applied guidance for chiefs, directors and agency leaders on how to evaluate and implement AI to support clinical care, reduce documentation burden, improve decision-making, streamline operations and simplify workforce management.
From NEMSAC fallout to WHO recognition, Kupas unpacks the moments that defined his presidency — and previews how the annual meeting will push EMS forward
SPOTLIGHT ON AI
From suspended Medicare funding to unchecked artificial intelligence, unpacking the issues threatening the system
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Follow these tips for explaining a mistake your manager made, responding to accusations of wrongdoing or suggesting an idea to improve your service
Forming a partnership with other EMS organizations in your region can improve the bottom line and provide better service to the community
New discoveries in the relationship between a person’s genetic makeup and their chances of developing PTSD holds promise for firefighter health
The selection of one trauma center over another should not be the basis for making operational changes
Do the right thing because it is right, but also do the right thing because your job, supported by the currency of public trust, depends on it
Teaching EMT and paramedic students with problem-based learning prepares them for how they will be expected to practice in the field
Take a mental “stand down” to review essential safety practices that can reduce the risk of injury from violence
Testing plays an important role in the application and promotion process, but needs to evolve to remain valid and useful
Our co-hosts discuss a pending lawsuit against Rural/Metro for denying crews state-required 10 minute breaks