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.
Fire and EMS agencies are filled with former teachers, Navy SEALs, even software programmers — all offering experience that can improve organizational performance
Being a mentor doesn’t come with a title bump or easier hours — but its impact on the next generation of clinicians makes it one of the most powerful roles in EMS
From NEMSAC fallout to WHO recognition, Kupas unpacks the moments that defined his presidency — and previews how the annual meeting will push EMS forward
Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year
Two chiefs resign in under a year, prompting scrutiny over burnout, organizational challenges and leadership fit
Learn how EMS leaders and providers can navigate career development hurdles and create a future of meaningful professional growth
Move out of your “echo chamber” to reach a broader audience when advocating for EMS
Breaking down the barriers to accountability and building a culture that thrives on change
Understanding the Employee Value Proposition is the key to attracting, engaging and retaining good people for your EMS organization
Combat staffing shortages, rising operational costs and increasingly complex reporting standards
Assistant Chief Joel Koehn on servant leadership, empowering his team and focusing on organizational culture
If we want to keep up, it’s time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy
Making recruitment and retention a part of every job description combats attrition and provides a deep applicant pool that reflects your community
Are those historical skills a blessing or a curse?
Remember, the future of your organization depends on finding and keeping good people
Quality management implementation at Monroe Fire Department
Lessons from a learning community, Part I
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
How will Trump’s campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality?
New guidelines call for police to adopt restraint practices that emphasize medical awareness and collaboration with EMS to reduce fatalities
Everyone has a bad day, but providers exhibiting these traits create a toxic work environment for the whole crew
Are you guilty of any of these?
Books
Chief Alan Cowen was inspired by a train crash he witnessed as a child to become “one of the rescuers”
Change isn’t always a comfortable process, but it’s essential in order to stay relevant – and safe
Stay interviews help employees feel valued, respected and supported, improving their engagement and motivation
Embracing smarter, more effective strategies to keep pace with the evidence-based advancements reshaping our profession
Learn how to level up your leadership without alienating your workforce
Our co-hosts discuss Cebollero’s recent Forbes article about tips for constructing a leadership development program
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews
Our co-hosts take an EMS leader and paramedic standpoint in order to help answer a listener’s question
Empowering the next generation to lead with empathy, integrity and a commitment to the well-being of others through the principles of servant leadership
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
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