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.
SPOTLIGHT ON AI
From NEMSAC fallout to WHO recognition, Kupas unpacks the moments that defined his presidency — and previews how the annual meeting will push EMS forward
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department or EMS agency discrimination and reporting practices
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve provider retention
EMS veteran Mark Postma joins Rob Lawrence to unpack the latest vehicle standards and share why ambulance security can’t be an afterthought
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, public safety leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
Medics weigh in on how skilled nursing facility policies and staffing gaps overburden EMS and the ED
No family should have to wonder whether their loved one might still be alive if an ambulance had arrived sooner
The 2025 CoAEMSP survey underscores a critical need for systemic improvement in how paramedic education programs access and utilize clinical and field resources
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork