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.
From blocked bridges to trekking through the snow with gear in hand — how EMS providers in the New Orleans region responded
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
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
Learn more about how much can be recouped from suspended payments and how to take advantage of the appeal process
Can you have transparency without honesty and communication?
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham highlights the essential component needed for effective communication
Processing trauma is more complicated than we think
Readers sound off on what’s attracting new talent and keeping members satisfied
EMS leaders and rising leaders respond with concrete steps to improve recruitment, retention, wellness, safety, etc.
Translating data into information, and information into action
James “Jimmy” Scanlon, 38, felt unwell while driving and later died from a heart attack
Do those in public safety do a good job of taking advantage of what’s available to help them in their times of need?
Judgment is sometimes a matter of life or death, but it is also a matter of professional credibility
We may be humble public servants, but that doesn’t mean we can’t spotlight our impact, particularly when the public is paying attention
She joined the department in 2014, was named first deputy commissioner, and recently has been serving as acting commissioner
“Rest easy chief,” Wayne Township Fire & Rescue posted about Mark Miller. “Thank you for all of your dedication and years of service.”
Ken Bouvier, NREMT, offers low-cost tools and tips to improve incident command responses to emergencies
Douglas Randell was placed on leave without pay pending a fire safety board hearing
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Learn how agencies have overcome obstacles to innovate and improve clinical, financial and operational elements in their systems
A more diverse EMS workforce provides more equitable care
We can’t replace people, but we can grow new leaders
The West Allis Fire Department is educating its community and improving OHCA survival rates
You cannot fill another’s bucket if your own bucket is empty; invest in yourself
In this episode, host Chris Cebollero is joined by guest host Mike Touchstone, past president of NEMSMA, to talk about the foundations of professionalism
Every leader’s to-do list should feature things they know they don’t have to do but do anyway
With each new provider comes a new chance for personal and professional development
Originally, the county had planned to take over an existing private ambulance service, but decided to launch their own after the deal fell through
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
The attempt to eliminate all error is a fruitless endeavor as long as we have human beings acting at the point of care
How to streamline documentation and maximize data quality – while meeting your reporting standards and keeping crews happy
Robbie MacCue and Lisa Giruzzi share the importance of emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate at all levels
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by the EMS Leadership Academy founders for a discussion on what makes a great leader
