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.
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions
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
All caregivers can find solace in small victories and salvation in providing comfort to those who are suffering
Discover practical strategies for public safety leaders to stay grounded, manage stress and inspire their teams during life’s toughest challenges
Explore the books EMS leaders, EMS1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year
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
Simple steps can go a long way toward protecting public safety agencies in an evolving cyber-risk environment
Breaking down the barriers to accountability and building a culture that thrives on change
Understanding the Employee Value Proposition is the key to attracting, engaging and retaining good people for your EMS organization
Combat staffing shortages, rising operational costs and increasingly complex reporting standards
Assistant Chief Joel Koehn on servant leadership, empowering his team and focusing on organizational culture
If we want to keep up, it’s time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy
Making recruitment and retention a part of every job description combats attrition and provides a deep applicant pool that reflects your community
Are those historical skills a blessing or a curse?
Remember, the future of your organization depends on finding and keeping good people
Quality management implementation at Monroe Fire Department
Lessons from a learning community, Part I
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
How will Trump’s campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality?
New guidelines call for police to adopt restraint practices that emphasize medical awareness and collaboration with EMS to reduce fatalities
Everyone has a bad day, but providers exhibiting these traits create a toxic work environment for the whole crew
Are you guilty of any of these?
Chief Alan Cowen was inspired by a train crash he witnessed as a child to become “one of the rescuers”
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support
Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
Stay interviews help employees feel valued, respected and supported, improving their engagement and motivation
Embracing smarter, more effective strategies to keep pace with the evidence-based advancements reshaping our profession
More than ever, those on the front lines need to see their work elevated and appreciated
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