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.
Two chiefs resign in under a year, prompting scrutiny over burnout, organizational challenges and leadership fit
Learn how EMS leaders and providers can navigate career development hurdles and create a future of meaningful professional growth
Move out of your “echo chamber” to reach a broader audience when advocating for EMS
William “Bill” Brown discusses the importance of the Registry and the long road to earning the industry’s acceptance of the organization
If we are to break out of the confining boxes that inhibit adequate funding and find a fix to the broken reimbursement system, we need to imagine how things might be different
Pain is one of the primary reasons people call 911; there’s a growing concern in EMS that providers aren’t doing enough to assess, treat and relieve pain
A grant-funded study to explore the future of rural ambulance services in South Dakota revealed some important findings
Mantooth spoke about bringing paramedics into people’s living rooms for the first time with the show “Emergency!” and what it’s like to be the nation’s most famous paramedic
Good slide design matters; Great instruction matters even more
Here’s an example of what improving morale would look like from an employe’s perspective
After a string of fatalities from ambulance-involved collisions in 2012, this video created by a N.J. agency shows how drivers react to sirens, and supports using them only in a true emergency
NEMSMA launches initiative to end violence against paramedics
Jeff Clawson, ‘father of emergency medical dispatch’ speaks about the evolution of 911 dispatch and where the industry is headed
Managers are not change agents, and the absence of leadership shows up when something needs to change, improve or be created
Conflict is good and necessary, and how we handle conflict determines whether it’s positive or destructive
Agile organizations welcome and reward critical analysis and take action to integrate new and different ideas into planning and employee engagement processes
Surveys found that public was confused about the meaning of the EMS acronym, thinking it meant emergency management, emergency medicine in hospitals or environmental management services
These leadership touchstones are integral to creating a performance-based culture, where success is determined by measurable objectives as a reflection of the organization’s values and priorities
Grant funded program aims to improve bystander CPR and cardiac arrest survival in Bozeman, Mont.
Learn the surprising discoveries of a mono-tasking challenge
A field training officer protects current workers by making sure new paramedic partners have the skills and knowledge to do the job safely and effectively
Todd Stout, founder and president of FirstWatch, discusses the amount of data available available to EMS leaders and how to best put it to use
Q&A with Sabina Braithwaite, M.D., M.P.H. on the importance of safety culture, EMS week and why the public needs to better understand EMS
Being a “good listener” is one of the best compliments a supervisor, chief or educator can receive
Conflict is a natural, expected part of human relationships and can be expected in EMS organizations
Eleven tips to engage with the media and get the word out about your EMS organization
EMS managers often fear that they will look over their shoulder and no one will be following
Sudden cardiac arrest researchers from 10 North American communities investigate prehospital interventions for sudden cardiac arrest
AMR follows collaborative process to identify treatments, assessments that make the most difference to patient health and satisfaction
Volunteerism - though noble - hides and skews the real cost of providing EMS in low-volume environments
Leaders set a high standard for the members of high-performing volunteer EMS agencies
Imagine an EMS future that solve real problems, reflect our passions and welcomes the input of those who will make the future
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