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.
The inaugural recipient of the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship reflects on his experience at Pinnacle
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
Surface the top talent your agency should develop with a focus on professional development and recognition
Lexipol’s Greg Friese, MS, NRP, joins Cebollero and Grayson to discuss the hot topics in 2022, from ambulance safety to provider burnout, and how to steer the EMS ship
How Falck US significantly increased patient and insurance collections, decreased bad debt write-offs and reduced cost to collect
Allison Bloom was a co-founder and general counsel of Cambridge Consulting Group
Assistant Chief Joshua Kusek served with the East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department
Canyon Lake Fire and EMS Department Battalion Chief Jason Rush, “Skippy,” died on Saturday
Greg Friese turns the tables by interviewing host Rob Lawrence about how his Royal Army Medical Corps service has influenced his leadership through 30 years of EMS
A meeting isn’t just about turning up; it’s about being productive and progressive
Michael Scudder had been experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath
Rutherford County mayor welcomes new director, Brian Gaither, and thanks former leader Carl Hudgens
County Commission President Jake Shade said he is open to receiving additional details about complaints regarding Christopher Biggs
IAFF Local 1715’s list of complaints includes a hostile work environment, ethics concerns and low employee morale
Parallel findings in EMS survey data elevate leadership and career advancement as essential to employee engagement
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
Supervisors want to be understanding of their employees’ concerns, but there is always work to be done and goals to be met. However, those two objectives need not be mutually exclusive
Data, even when it’s inaccurate or represented out of context, can confirm our biases. Answer five questions about how your agency’s data is being shared and interpreted
Many 911 call centers face challenges determining whether a response should involve law enforcement, EMS, or a more specialized response when available
Optimism is less a personality trait and more a strategy for how to deal with outside events – and strategies can be learned
The 988 mental health crisis dialing code goes live July 16. The experts outline what to expect
William Angel must stay out of trouble for a probationary period to have his record cleared after being granted a judicial diversion
Books
Too often, the “best” paramedic is promoted to supervisor without training in the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to be successful leaders
Strategies to report and prevent sexual misconduct, so that all employees feel safe at work
Relationships and trust are the foundation of partnerships and contracts
Should healthcare professionals lose their jobs if they refuse a COVID-19 vaccine?
Rutherford County EMS Director Carl Hudgens obtained county commissioner and mayoral support for progressive recruitment strategies
The California company now controls 911 emergency services for nearly all of Kern County
Learn strategies to provide for high-quality operations, while minimizing resource use through sound systems, process engineering and leveraging technology
MCHD offers a successful “air traffic control” strategy to decrease turnaround times
4 Postvention strategies to help EMS members process and cope after experiencing a suicide loss
DFR is hoping to cut down on burnout, response times and overtime with single-role paramedics
