Paramedic Chief
The news items, feature articles, videos and more you find here are selected specifically with paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders in mind. This content will give those who are charged with running a department or agency the tools, information and insight they need to excel as leaders and managers.
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Readers share how they’re reacting to the grand jury indictment of two Colorado paramedics following the death of Elijah McClain
EMS attorneys Stephen Wirth and Douglas Wolfberg discuss the legal analysis of the charges brought against Colorado firefighter-medics in the Elijah McClain case
A brutally honest look at the negativity we create, ignore, and pass along
Steps to implementing unified command, staging and access learned from the Route 91 Harvest Festival attack
In an era of thin resources and rising demands, it’s not just tech or tactics that define great EMS teams — it’s leadership rooted in everyday respect
Remember that it is the person behind the badge, not the badge itself, that truly matters
From burnout to broken trust, the warning signs are everywhere
Learn the key terms and acronyms that can make or break your application with this grant terminology cheat sheet
Post-award management: A comprehensive guide for grant users
Dr. Cochran shares his journey of overcoming adversity, leading through challenges, and maintaining faith and integrity in the face of trials
A Muslim civil rights group alleges the Baltimore Fire Department denied religious accommodation, selectively enforced its grooming policy and suspended him without offering a respirator fit test
In an era flooded with statistics, EMS leaders must learn to frame the facts in human terms. Storytelling transforms metrics into meaning — and meaning into momentum.
Follow a triaged response to what is posted and remember to discipline the behavior, not the content
End the burnout cycle with proven initiatives to create a more sustainable EMS culture
Here are five ways EMS is leading the way and doing more to prevent death by suicide
Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites
Books
Explore the books EMS leaders, EMS1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
Why war stories aren’t just fluff; they’re the heart of how we learn and lead
Chiefs say Dr. Carl Schultz endangers patients, demoralizes crews by refusing prehospital blood transfusions, ketamine, magnesium and opioid-care pilots already used statewide
From collapsing comms to makeshift evacuations, Katrina showed EMS leaders what true preparedness looks like. Now’s the time to embed those lessons before the next storm hits.
New Orleans EMS providers recall wading through floodwaters, improvising landing zones and carrying patients when 911 went silent 20 years ago
The Knox County EMS director had a blood alcohol content of nearly twice the legal limit
Simple steps can go a long way toward protecting public safety agencies in an evolving cyber-risk environment
Why the termination of NEMSAC is a giant loss to EMS
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A video of a patient encounter sparked outrage, calls for termination and debate among EMS1 readers about discipline, bystander response and cultural accountability
In this “Leadership Crucible” podcast conversation, Blue Origin’s Dr. Todd Mosher shares powerful lessons in resilience, trust, and mission-driven leadership that public safety professionals can apply on the ground
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support