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
Creating an effective tabletop training exercise for pre-planning MCI response
“Give grace as leaders; we will all need it at some point”
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
The EMS radio report communicates vital information to help the hospital prepare for the patient’s arrival
Avoid these mistakes to onboard EMTs who will thrive in EMS, and give their all to your agency
For 2 hours and 43 minutes each day, someone is influencing our providers, and ideally, it should be us
Assembly Member Rodriguez shares his EMS origin story and role in California’s legislature
EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was fired due to budget overages and personally responding to calls
The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated patients and bystanders you’re likely to encounter on your shift so be careful out there