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.
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year
Chief Joanne Hayes-White’s supporters say the criticisms are unfair; the mayor has rejected calls for her departure
Veteran responder Michael Stadulis replaces the recently retired chief, and will continue to act as a shift paramedic while managing the department
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Dr. Peter Antevy, who discusses the importance of confidence when treating pediatric patients
Firefighters wrote a letter to the mayor citing a grave crisis in direction and leadership
Our procedures for potential disasters are often too slow, but a rapid response based on anticipated outcomes can change that
The Reno, Nev. EMS agency expects the savings through 2015 it’s 2-year-old program that includes a nurse healthline, community paramedicine and ambulance transport alternatives
Collaborative leaders use “persuasion, technical competence, relationship skills and political smarts” to get to the desired goal
One of the most debilitating characteristics of an underachieving leader is to be a micro manager; instead hire the right kind of people who can help you lead
Dia Gainor, executive director of the National Association of State EMS Officials, envisions a future where responders will get real-time data on the best route to an incident, and smart cars will scan themselves for damages in a crash
The network is expected to provide better information on scene and the ability to provide electronic patient records to hospitals while in transit
Too often, leaders get caught up in leading the technical and operational aspects of change and don’t budget time and energy for leading the people
The annual gathering of medical directors also explored ways to cardiac arrestsurvival rates and touched on community paramedicine
When taking a closer look at big accomplishments, we don’t find lone leaders — we find great groups and teams
Next time you’re looking to hire for the position, look for someone with these characteristics
When supervisors really listen, they light fires of loyalty that motivate employees to bust their butts to make the supervisor and the organization more successful
Resolutions aside, this is a convenient time to reflect on the past year, and here are three questions to ponder as you consider the 12 months ahead
Follow this five-question framework to set the direction for your agency’s future, watch the system, and support vital processes
The most demanding yet unrecognized and unrewarded job in EMS is that of the supervisor, manager and leader who really cares about their workers
Shift lengths, staffing, and response problems at center of the dispute between labor and management
Here’s how EMS organizations can better prepare and mentor those promoted into supervisory or management roles
Protocols and partnerships are critical to success of implementing a nurse triage program
EMS providers to enter the warm zone with law enforcement to reach victims in need of lifesaving treatments
Healthcare delivery and payment is rapidly evolving; now is the time for EMS to act and be part of that change
As you build a dashboard of vital measures for your system, keep in mind the vital functions in your system which, if they failed, would have a major negative impact
An annual retreat where EMS leaders reflect on what they’ve learned from employees and patients helps one agency set a clear direction and establish priorities for the coming year
The simple yet powerful Model for Improvement holds the key to making real changes to an EMS organization
To determine the barriers to timely STEMI treatment in rural areas, a team of researchers conducted a web-based survey of 65 critical access hospitals in Nebraska
We must have communication practices that encourage people to speak about concerns, and encourage others to hear those concerns and give them due consideration
Eric Beck also uses a personal story as a powerful reminder of the importance of having a robust EMS system for responding to life-threatening injuries
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