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.
5 ways to motivate the unmotivated, and to help those floundering to flourish
Zavadsky details the potential changes to the MedStar system and his new position with the PWW Advisory Group
New labor regulations will increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions – Steve Wirth shares how this impacts EMS roles
From burnout to broken trust, the warning signs are everywhere
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
Mark Bocian, a 40-year Pittsburgh EMS veteran and former chief, is remembered as a principled leader with a sharp wit and generous spirit
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
A longtime paramedic and former regional EMS coordinator, Blair Balmforth is being remembered for his clinical skill, kindness, and deep dedication to the people and communities he served
Chief Steven Eubank steps down after guiding the department through major challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and a line-of-duty death
Why being good in the truck doesn’t mean you’re ready to lead
An ambulance is stolen in the U.S. once every 2 weeks … and we are to blame!
In a roundtable with Rep. Eric Sorensen, fire and EMS officials highlighted how underfunding, Medicaid cuts, and unfunded mandates are straining rural departments
EMS practitioners should be aware of their state laws pertaining to DNRs and follow local protocols
Lessons from a learning community, Part 3
Citing improved morale and leadership, Forsyth County will no longer fill the emergency services director position
A fatal mistake. A missed intervention. Learn how EMS leaders are confronting a culture of silence with science-backed strategies to protect providers and patients alike.
Dr. Yuko Nakajima, Medical Director for Metro Atlanta Ambulance and Assistant Professor at Emory, was honored by Japan’s leading financial newspaper for her groundbreaking contributions to emergency medicine
With shifting legislation and rising costs, EMS leaders must master the art of financial transparency. This guide demystifies ambulance funding models, cost drivers and how to make the numbers make sense.
At Pinnacle, Dr. Jennifer Hall urged leaders to ditch command-and-control for curiosity and coaching — and shared exactly how to do it.
From post-9/11 to post-COVID, EMS leaders reflect on systemic cracks — and what must happen now to rebuild a future that works for patients and providers
Learn how one Florida agency is leveling up employee satisfaction through flexible scheduling, rapid EMR onboarding, and a smart tiered response system
Culture, consistency, and connection matter more than command. Todd Steele shares battle-tested insights for turning failure into fuel for growth.
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
From ride-alongs to station visits, true leadership in public safety means meeting your people where they are. Trust isn’t built behind a desk — it’s earned on the ground
North Andover Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes was the department’s first EMS coordinator and had launched key community health programs
What the 2005 London attack teaches EMS leaders about scalable incident command and mutual-aid coordination
Discover how the Johari Window helps leaders uncover blind spots, show vulnerability and foster real connection with their crews
Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI
