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.
More than ever, those on the front lines need to see their work elevated and appreciated
Don’t assume residents know what your agency does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
How seeing other EMS systems transforms your own
Books
Explore the books EMS leaders, EMS1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
Why war stories aren’t just fluff; they’re the heart of how we learn and lead
Chiefs say Dr. Carl Schultz endangers patients, demoralizes crews by refusing prehospital blood transfusions, ketamine, magnesium and opioid-care pilots already used statewide
From collapsing comms to makeshift evacuations, Katrina showed EMS leaders what true preparedness looks like. Now’s the time to embed those lessons before the next storm hits.
New Orleans EMS providers recall wading through floodwaters, improvising landing zones and carrying patients when 911 went silent 20 years ago
The Knox County EMS director had a blood alcohol content of nearly twice the legal limit
Simple steps can go a long way toward protecting public safety agencies in an evolving cyber-risk environment
Why the termination of NEMSAC is a giant loss to EMS
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
A video of a patient encounter sparked outrage, calls for termination and debate among EMS1 readers about discipline, bystander response and cultural accountability
In this “Leadership Crucible” podcast conversation, Blue Origin’s Dr. Todd Mosher shares powerful lessons in resilience, trust, and mission-driven leadership that public safety professionals can apply on the ground
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support
The Fayette County EMS assistant director of operations fled the scene and was arrested at home
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department or EMS agency discrimination and reporting practices
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve provider retention
Peer-voted and honored at the county commissioners meeting, the Lenoir native became a paramedic at 20, helps recruit and mentor new providers
EMS veteran Mark Postma joins Rob Lawrence to unpack the latest vehicle standards and share why ambulance security can’t be an afterthought
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, public safety leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
Medics weigh in on how skilled nursing facility policies and staffing gaps overburden EMS and the ED
No family should have to wonder whether their loved one might still be alive if an ambulance had arrived sooner
Mark Bocian, a 40-year Pittsburgh EMS veteran and former chief, is remembered as a principled leader with a sharp wit and generous spirit
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
A longtime paramedic and former regional EMS coordinator, Blair Balmforth is being remembered for his clinical skill, kindness, and deep dedication to the people and communities he served
Chief Steven Eubank steps down after guiding the department through major challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and a line-of-duty death
Why being good in the truck doesn’t mean you’re ready to lead
An ambulance is stolen in the U.S. once every 2 weeks … and we are to blame!
In a roundtable with Rep. Eric Sorensen, fire and EMS officials highlighted how underfunding, Medicaid cuts, and unfunded mandates are straining rural departments
EMS practitioners should be aware of their state laws pertaining to DNRs and follow local protocols
Lessons from a learning community, Part 3
Citing improved morale and leadership, Forsyth County will no longer fill the emergency services director position
