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.
Leadership gaps are threatening workforce morale and mission readiness. Here’s how EMS agencies can close the trust divide and rebuild frontline engagement
A powerful story of transition, resilience and the legacy of building teams that thrive beyond your role
This conversation delves into the importance of proactive brain care, leadership resilience and the future of AI in healthcare
The ZOLL emsCharts NOW app lets providers quickly capture critical patient data at the time of contact, using standard mobile devices
Set a positive example by encouraging open communication, constructive feedback and shared responsibility for patient outcomes
By ensuring all decisions are patient care-centric, we create providers who are passionate, motivated and excited to be a part of something bigger than any one individual
Educating the public about when it is appropriate to call EMS – and how quickly we should get there
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
80% of the Reedy Creek Fire Department’s 185 staff members signed off on the deal, paving the way for a significant bump in starting pay and benefits
Agencies and government officials must evaluate performance expectations and funding to determine appropriate EMS delivery models
The EMS leader and advocate emphasizes putting the workforce at the top, with leaders giving them every opportunity to succeed
Chris Cebollero shares the encounters that tested his patience and the lessons that helped him embrace change in his recent travels
Maia Dorsett and Nikki Little share a journey to improving care through a multi-modal NAEMSP approach
By remounting rigs, the St. Charles County Ambulance District extends the life of their ambulance boxes and saves taxpayers money, Deputy Chief Jeremey Hollrah said
Chief of Safety Frank Leeb says the decision to move his team out of the Fort Totten building delayed the internal investigation into Capt. Alison Russo’s death
Due to the attack, Dallas-Fire Rescue had to resort to a rudimentary method of manual dispatching that relies on radio communication
The Monroe Fire Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Plan provides an effective tool for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care
Newport News Fire Chief Jeffrey “Jeff” Johnson: “I’m going out on a high point with a great organization. So this will be my last position within the fire service”
Linda Dousa served with the Abingdon Fire Company, the Maryland State Firemen’s Association and the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association
Chief Jerry Streich identifies the impact problem employees have on the organization and on collective department stress
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”
Strategies to improve your agency’s reputation and avoid potential land mines
