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.
This conversation explores how to lead with integrity, courage, and humility in today’s world
From Medicare cuts to billing delays, Asbel Montes joins Rob Lawrence to share practical strategies EMS agencies can use to weather the reimbursement storm
What EMS leaders need to know now
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death
A report warns Berks County EMS faces underfunding, staffing shortages, and aging equipment, threatening response times and straining mutual aid
A must-listen for any medic who’s ever said, “That guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about”
With two more key exits, including the fire chief, Gouldsboro seeks new leadership to steady its embattled ambulance service amid past fraud and recent firings
Donnie Woodyard Jr. joins the EMS One-Stop podcast to explore the EMS Compact’s impact on multistate licensure, emergency preparedness and the urgent call for professional unity
Somerset Area Ambulance Chief John Jordan was honored for expanding access to defibrillators, improving CPR training and leading his team through rising call volumes and staffing challenges
From emotional intelligence to adaptability, learn how to spot top-tier EMS providers
A model for personal and professional growth
Fire and EMS leaders can serve as a much-needed constant amid the chaos
It’s hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos
Goshen honored the late Assistant EMS Chief Bruce Nethercutt on the two-year anniversary of his passing, recognizing his decades of quiet, committed service and lasting impact on the department
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
EMS professionals completed Fitch & Associates’ 2025 Spring Ambulance Service Manager program, culminating in a peer-selected leadership award
A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe
If you’re tired of a toxic culture, this episode lays out a blueprint for EMS agency growth
A MetroAtlanta Ambulance paramedic has been accused of assaulting a patient during transport
After AMR pulled out of Cayuga County, local EMS crews have managed to keep up—but are battling the same mounting costs, staffing shortages and systemwide strain
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
The former Yellow Breeches EMS chief has been sentenced to up to 17 years in state prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions
Louisiana EMS leaders share how they kept crews safe, comfortable and ready to respond to the historic New Orleans snow
Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people
When intentions don’t match actions, trust and morale suffer. Learn how to lead with purpose, awareness and genuine presence
From blocked bridges to trekking through the snow with gear in hand — how EMS providers in the New Orleans region responded
At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care
