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 grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit
Incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions from both within and outside the EMS community to foster a better future for EMS professionals
The inaugural recipient of the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship reflects on his experience at Pinnacle
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
Words of wisdom to help avoid those common pitfalls of taking on a leadership role, aka entering the ‘minefield’
Despite extensive research finding lights and siren use makes little difference in patient outcomes, and in fact causes harm to patients, providers and the public, too many continue to respond hot
4 ways to weed toxic leaders out of your EMS agency and how to cope if your boss is one of them
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
Field officers must manage the tactical direction to guide EMTs and paramedics to do their jobs more safely, effectively and efficiently
Former Virginia Beach EMS Chief Bruce Edwards, who died on Saturday at age 72, served as chief for 32 years and helped shape the organization
It’s vital for chiefs, field officers and providers alike to help members manage both immediate and cumulative trauma
A just culture and a basic internal investigation framework can help leaders prevent and address misconduct
NEMSIS-TAC and PWW produce definitive guidance on HIPAA – essential to aid the progression of MIH
NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, MD, extends his gratitude to EMS providers during the NEMSMA Annual Meeting at Pinnacle
EMS1 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the U.S. and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing
The EMS Leadership Round Table tackles community messaging, public health funding and caring for the caregivers at the Virtual Pinnacle Leadership Summit
Fitch & Associates Founding Partner Dr. Jay Fitch said the late Jack Stout was a friend, mentor, innovator and “personality like no other”
