EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
EMTs Aaron and Alex break the rules to bring humanity to the street-worn and war-torn
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
Because “stay in your lane” was never in the job description
EMT Ashley Diaz is being recognized for her resilience and dedication as she continues to save lives in a new role with FDNY EMS
The best feedback is timely, relevant, specific and actionable
The dark humor, deep pride and raw truth of life on the ambulance
EMS leaders urge action on pay, recognition and essential service status during annual celebration
“On virtually every call we run, we have the ability to make someone feel that their existence is important and that their well-being matters, if only by the way we interact with them.”
“If the day ever came when I could do this work and it didn’t bother me, that would be the day I needed to quit and find another job.”
“It is the promise woven into every dispatch, every siren, every shift, every person reaching out for help.”
This year’s EMS Week theme is “We care. For everyone.” How is your agency honoring your service?
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