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.
Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people
When intentions don’t match actions, trust and morale suffer. Learn how to lead with purpose, awareness and genuine presence
From blocked bridges to trekking through the snow with gear in hand — how EMS providers in the New Orleans region responded
A seven-page letter signed by more than two dozen EMTs accuses the chief of bullying, misuse of department funds and working another job while on duty with the department
Concealed carry training implications after two paramedics are shot on duty and one returns fire
When people are happy to come to work, everything about the workplace improves
According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, EMS providers come after nursing home residents and staff, and high-risk healthcare workers, in line for the COVID-19 vaccine
Join Jay Fitch, PhD; and Anthony Minge, EdD, for an encore of John O’Leary’s powerful Pinnacle Keynote
The paper urges elected officials to issue executive orders guaranteeing that EMS providers will be included in the first priority tier
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
Brian Hupp, director of EMS at the Maury Regional Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss tabletop MCI exercises
O’Hare joins the podcast to discuss training and lessons from his role in the Boston Marathon bombing response
Penn Township EMS Chief Ron Johnson was deployed to Iraq with the Indiana National Guard for a year, serving as a flight paramedic on an Army medical helicopter
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, less than half of EMS feels adequately prepared to respond
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President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
Taking action to evaluate, educate and integrate diversity in the EMS workplace
From up-front and maintenance costs, to supply chain and accessory required changes, these questions will smooth the transition to a new disposable product
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
5 ways to prepare for and navigate a furlough at your public safety department
“Find the people who know how important mental health is and stick with them”
Accountable EMS systems: Why they are different and misunderstood, and perform better
The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability
Operation Warp Speed – boldly going where no mass inoculation has gone before
Do not wait for a tragedy to recognize and act on the risks involve in tired personnel
Learn more about optimizing EMS efficiency through dynamic deployment models