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.
Steps to implementing unified command, staging and access learned from the Route 91 Harvest Festival attack
In an era of thin resources and rising demands, it’s not just tech or tactics that define great EMS teams — it’s leadership rooted in everyday respect
Remember that it is the person behind the badge, not the badge itself, that truly matters
Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
Know the four EQ skills that can help build your awareness and empathy
From issues of trust, conflict and commitment to accountability avoidance and inattention, dysfunction can render a team utterly ineffective
The association is also accepting nominations for ethics committee members and honorary members
“Sadly, this isn’t the last time we will see these headlines, but for us, today, put the tourniquet away and focus on the heart and soul of those in our charge.”
President of the Austin EMS Association, Capt. Selena Xie is always looking for ways to elevate the EMS impact on the community
Organizations stuck using yesterday’s demand analysis deployment strategies are getting left behind
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
The new president and officers will serve a two-year term
From “armadillos to zombies,” unified command tabletop exercises prepare public safety personnel for real-life mass casualty incidents
Executive coaching expert Vivian James Rigney recounts what a life-changing experience summiting one of the world’s highest peaks taught him about leadership
It’s OK to have flaws – we all do – but we must be willing to work on them
Communities are trying to answer the question of what they expect and what they are willing to pay for
Morgan County EMS says Keenan Blair’s death is being investigated
Austin, Texas, EMTs and paramedics have every right to be frustrated with the city’s salary increase offer
Christopher Biggs remains charged with four misdemeanor counts in a large deer poaching case
Don’t worry, you can still experience elements of the show from afar
While meetings are not typically a fan favorite, they can be productive places to gather and collaborate, if managed well
Much like directors guide actors, leaders can direct members to display positive interactions that reflect well on the department
EMS leaders should set the example and model the behavior that is best for the department and the crews
Providing our middle managers the mentorship, resources and tools to lead well is paramount to the future of EMS
If your organizational culture creates risks for your agency, here are some change strategies
Shortcutting the onboarding process and hazing are setting new providers up for failure
Renovo Fire Department Chief Jimmy Ray Risley has been arrested
RAA focuses on a culture of safety, resilience training and face time with the chiefs when orienting new employees to the organization
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Maria Beermann-Foat to discuss how agencies can start the retention process in the first 90 days of a new hire
The best leaders continually study leadership principles so they can adapt their responses to various situations and crises
Strategies to unilaterally reduce ED wait times and get back into service
