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.
At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care
Live from ABC 360, keynote speaker Catherine Kuhlmann and Doug Wolfberg join the podcast to dive into stories of resilience and responsibility
Leadership is about serving others, not feeding your ego
Words of wisdom to help avoid those common pitfalls of taking on a leadership role, aka entering the ‘minefield’
Despite extensive research finding lights and siren use makes little difference in patient outcomes, and in fact causes harm to patients, providers and the public, too many continue to respond hot
4 ways to weed toxic leaders out of your EMS agency and how to cope if your boss is one of them
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
Field officers must manage the tactical direction to guide EMTs and paramedics to do their jobs more safely, effectively and efficiently
Former Virginia Beach EMS Chief Bruce Edwards, who died on Saturday at age 72, served as chief for 32 years and helped shape the organization
It’s vital for chiefs, field officers and providers alike to help members manage both immediate and cumulative trauma
A just culture and a basic internal investigation framework can help leaders prevent and address misconduct
NEMSIS-TAC and PWW produce definitive guidance on HIPAA – essential to aid the progression of MIH
NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, MD, extends his gratitude to EMS providers during the NEMSMA Annual Meeting at Pinnacle
EMS1 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the U.S. and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing
The EMS Leadership Round Table tackles community messaging, public health funding and caring for the caregivers at the Virtual Pinnacle Leadership Summit
Fitch & Associates Founding Partner Dr. Jay Fitch said the late Jack Stout was a friend, mentor, innovator and “personality like no other”
Jack Stout, the father of system status management and high-performance EMS, planted the seeds for patient-centered EMS
3 steps to obtaining leadership buy-in to establish a training department or program
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
EMTs and paramedics must focus on patient care, self-care, transmission reduction, communication and preparation for the future
Ensure the continued success of MIH/CP programs by developing a personal succession plan for your successor
EMS leaders interpret the results of the 2020 EMS Trend Report in light of COVID-19 and what it means for the future workforce
Fitch & Associates announced it will be holding its first-ever online leadership summit from July 27-29
Has the disruption of COVID-19 knocked our journey to the EMS Agenda 2050 off its trajectory or boosted it into warp drive?
Breaking a groupthink mentality requires two key skills – and support from leadership
When implemented effectively, a peer support program can be one of the best resources for first responders to access help
Scott Mel Bahner, the former chief of Bucks County Rescue Squad, will spend six to 23 months in county prison
6 measures of employee engagement that define how providers feel about and will contribute to their agencies
EMS leaders in several cities described challenges with equipment, communications and staff fatigue
When you become an EMS provider, you agree to act and serve to the best of your abilities to meet the expectations of your community and uphold an ethical code
What EMS can learn from the NASA/SpaceX mission and a return to space
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
