Paramedic Chief
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“Our commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.”
Field supervisors need to ensure EMS personnel follow infection control guidelines and ambulance decontamination processes
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
Troy Gudie was instrumental in establishing the first local high school fire and EMS academy
The Texas EMS Alliance says the bill would ensure fair pay for EMS agencies while reducing patients’ payment stress
The new RediMedic model was designed with comfort, functionality and efficiency in mind
FDIC presenters offer up tips on coordinating critical care team delivery, and adopting transformative actions once considered heresy
Dispelling generational myths and clarifying the root of workforce personnel differences
The EMS industry research has spoken: tradition and old cultural norms and beliefs don’t apply to the evolution of EMS today
A national survey reveals EMS economic and operations redesigns that would have been considered heresy just years ago
She said the bureau will undergo “restructuring to meet the modern-day needs of EMS and the needs of a new generation of EMS providers”
A total of 18 EMS providers responded, and 25 Louisville Fire crewmembers assisted with treatment, triage and transport
Medical transportation leader establishes ESG Working Group and invests in eco-friendly practices
Advocating for “a little bit more money, a little bit more protection and a little bit more rights for EMS providers”
“It was a great career ... I hope I made a difference,” said Ron Romano. “Every day is now going to be Saturday”
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EMS Chief Ronald Romano began his EMS career in 1975 with Perman Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh and was later hired by the city in 1978
Chief Amera Gilchrist was off duty and in bed with a migraine when she was alerted to a trauma patient on the sidewalk in front of her house
Bob Gainer, a rescue squad member and Westwood firefighter, was on the job in July 1977, when Boyd County EMS took its first call
Chief Joshua Vance said Christopher Lee Linn showed up at scenes, then joined the Wharncliffe VFD on a provisional basis and was not to go on calls
Simple steps to help optimize sleep quality even when you can’t get the recommended number of hours
While the concept has been around for decades, it’s the buzzy term that’s prompted the recent focus on this approach to work
Real-time feedback saves lives; when a critical call comes in, fleet management technology backed by real-time data makes a difference
“You, chief, were expected to set the standard, and you let this department and our community down,” said Cohanzie Director of Fire Services Michael Howley
Recently demoted Chief Michael Gala told Arnaldo Rodriguez not to return to the academy
As an employer, the pressure is on to captivate the workforce and stand out in a competitive job market
Whether using social media as an individual or as an agency, it’s important to consider the impact your words can have on you and the organization
The EMT bonded out of jail after only 37 minutes. “What kind of message are we sending?” asked Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.
“The most useful books that I’ve read from the perspective of practicing medicine are non-medical books.”
The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
Applying inspiration and motivation from young athletes to EMS leadership
A new Las Cruces, New Mexico, program aims to better serve community members experiencing mental health emergencies
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