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.
No one wants to join a sinking ship
Colorado Springs, Sacramento and Richmond: Integrating analytics into decision-making to enhance patient outcomes, personnel support and sustainable operations
Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery
AMR’s award-winning earn-while-you-learn programs allow previously untrained candidates to became certified as EMTs in 12 weeks
Chief Paramedic Mark Lockhart shares the 9-month process Durham EMS underwent to significantly increase EMS salaries
AmbuServe’s Melissa Harris discusses EMS staffing and leadership challenges
Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS fired Jason McCully, who admitted to owning a toiletry bag containing a camera that was found in the restroom
The NREMT Chair gives a behind-the-scenes look at the comment period and talks transparency
“We are currently operating with 60 percent of our current staffing,” said New Orleans EMS Director Dr. Meg Marino
Do you want someone that is tired and angry on the front lines representing your department?
EMS agencies focus on patient care, but customer service is equally important
EMS leaders should set clear expectations for everyone, which must be communicated and upheld
“Financially, we are getting by,” said John Doucette, Gilbertsville Ambulance’s interim chief of operations. “We’re making payroll and paying our bills.”
Learn to ask for and accept help when needed, even after years of believing you have mastered your craft
Reframing emergencies, and what constitutes a “good” call is essential to preventing paramedic disillusionment
Make a to-do list to help you stay on-task and prevents assignments from being overlooked
Our co-hosts are joined by the executive director to discuss what systems will look like in the future, and how we should think about the role of providers
“I definitely am not a racist,” said Shannon Worrell, who led the Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue Auxiliary, also defending his remark to a same-sex couple
A focus on injury prevention, psychological first aid and financial solvency has big implications for health, happiness and finances
As the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigates, Monroe County Fire Chief Steve Hudson said Trauma Star’s service would not be harmed
Shannon Worrell has been accused of expressing racist and homophobic sentiments at a restaurant
Glynn County needs at least 37 firefighters and EMS providers per shift, said Chief R.K. Jordan. “With 31 people per shift right now, that’s six overtime shifts a day”
They are certainly worth saving, but EMS needs to stop sounding the alarm and look for internal solutions
Steve Grau; Brett Lyle; Scott Moore, JD, MBA; and Mike Poynter share strategies to compete for caregivers in a post-pandemic world
Lt. Rich Michelson alleges discrimination, a lack of due process and that a faulty misconduct claim was used to fire him
The winners include Niagara EMS, Dr. Veer Vithalani, Matt Zavadsky and others
Michael Levin, an entrepreneur and motivational speaker, encouraged Pinnacle EMS attendees to embrace an entrepreneurial workplace that creates powerful positive change
Performance improvement expert David M. Williams, PhD, shares how to find and deploy meaningful benchmarks that contribute to overall system improvement
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
Garry Schmoltze, who was Gilbertsville Ambulance’s chief for the last 12 years, said he was given no reason for his termination
If you’re one of the people actively working on an exit strategy, there are some important things to consider before you tap out
Branding, hiring and creating an immersive experience: Lessons from Disney with Matt Zavadsky
Owensboro Fire Chief James Howard said, “our call volume has gone up and up,” and responding to non-emergency calls wears down crewmembers
