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.
Louisiana EMS leaders share how they kept crews safe, comfortable and ready to respond to the historic New Orleans snow
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
Solving a clear challenge, identifying champions and following these implementation steps will make change easier
We need to do more to improve the care and compassion we show to our fire and EMS brethren
Westmoreland County EMS Chief Jeff Beasley was suspended after a whistleblower highlighted several violations that occurred before the crash
A study in Arizona over a seven-year period confirms a higher rate of death by suicide among EMTs vs. the general public
A new contract requires the testing of five employees selected at random every two weeks, but the test will not detect the presence of alcohol
The shooting at the Thousand Oaks, Ca., Borderline Bar & Grill is another blow to first responders in communities impacted by mass violence
An investigation found that at least five Armstrong Ambulance paramedics falsified records for advanced cardiac life support, CPR and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NFPA 3000 provisional standard brought EMS, firefighters and law enforcement together to tackle interagency training
A pharmacist can help EMS improve patient outcomes, participate in protocol development, and collaborate on EMS research projects
Gordon Stokes is accused of intentionally drilling into an overdose patient’s bone without anesthesia and then calling it a “teachable moment”
Petersburg officials recently cut ties with 10 part-time paramedics, who were brought on as a way to save money
This issue features articles highlighting the importance of patient and provider safety during ambulance transport and the need for an EMS overhaul
Officials said they plan to increase background checks after it was revealed that an EMT involved in a fatal ambulance crash had a long criminal history
To bring more recruits into Springfield Fire-Rescue, the department is no longer requiring applicants to be at a paramedic status
Our co-hosts tackle the topic of paramedic education and how it would affect the EMS industry
Reading Fire Department Chief William Stoudt said a lot of the costs are associated with an inability to recruit and keep paramedics
Great Falls amended their policy of sending paramedics to every call so that they can free up enough responders to provide ALS coverage to outside districts
Crozer-Keystone Health System EMS Chief Robert Reeder suffered a cardiac arrest while on duty Saturday at a charity event at Talen Energy Stadium
Operating in the public eye under conditions that may require evacuation or assisting colleagues at a moment’s notice means responders must be ready 24/7
Using LEAD principles, EMS leaders can encourage employee retention at their organizations
A look at how paramedics treat people for pain-related emergencies shows that complaints of pain from black, Asian and Latino people are sometimes ignored
The organization is asking fire service leaders not to sign on to the American Ambulance Association’s newly proposed cost reporting system
Educating friends about EMS PTSD can prevent innocent questions that can undo years of mental health work and progress
Government grants often mean long waiting periods with your application pending
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 contributor Amy Eisenhauer to discuss her thoughts on professional development, mentoring and mental health in the industry
Embrace change, empower leaders and remove cancer are three factors to evolve an EMS agency and avoid the pitfalls of stagnation
Overdose cases can create numerous logistical problems when there are multiple overdose cases around the same time in different locations
After learning he was suspended, Clearwater Fire Department Chief and EMS Director Scott Cooper resigned and was followed by several responders who did the same
Our EMS expert panel identifies actions EMS leaders can take to improve clinical and operational performance, and to advance the profession
An organization’s leadership culture may explain the stark difference in opinion between providers and leaders on issues of patient and provider safety
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