Recruitment & Retention
The EMS1 recruitment and retention topic includes research into what drives providers from the profession, tips for finding, recruiting, hiring and onboarding EMS personnel, as well as strategies for protecting provider emotional and physical health and increasing job satisfaction for the long haul
Chris and Kelly discuss the micro skills that go into EMS mastery
“Always say exactly what’s on your mind to patients” and other bad advice for rookie providers
Supporters of Oostburg Ambulance, which has operated for nearly 50 years, had campaigned and petitioned to delay the board’s decision
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is investigating the alleged refusals, amidst other complaints and lawsuits against the district
Gov. Tim Walz joined firefighters, paramedics and police officers at a briefing to call for adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines as public safety agencies face severe staffing shortages
The organizations seek to inform the federal government about EMS staffing shortfalls and needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Elm City Emergency Services and Stantonsburg EMS, both in Wilson County, have struggled to maintain a sustainable volunteer staff
City leaders said they will need to make the cuts by July 1, 2021 if more federal pandemic relief is not received
City employees will continue to see a 10% pay cut and mandatory furloughs, with an overall 8% budget cut for the fire department and 18% for the EMS department
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An innovative bonus program offers a lucrative financial reward if enrollees stay with the agency
The six municipalities will sign an intergovernmental agreement and then the three departments that cover those areas will work on an operational plan
The approved tax levy would generate about $7.3 million per year and allow for the hiring of dozens of first responders
Fiscal, retention and operational considerations for election week and the EMS purse and pay
Taking action to evaluate, educate and integrate diversity in the EMS workplace
Aiken County officials concluded they must “pay what the market demands” in order to recruit and retain enough staff to keep all 10 stations running
Cataldo Ambulance recruits can work as a wheelchair van driver during the day while attending an EMT class during non-work hours, or go through a 30-day “Rapid Response” course
The Racine Fire Department has instated a hiring freeze due to budget constraints and anticipates several retirements by the end of the year
Recruitment videos are one way you can get the word out about your organization, drive interest in the opportunities you have to offer and point prospective recruits to begin the applications process
St. Louis, which has seen more paramedics leave in the last two years than it has hired, is struggling to hire and retain personnel in what is on track to be the deadliest year in city history
The task force was developed after a third-party review found problems with staffing levels, training, morale, harassment and more at Tuscon’s Public Safety Communications Department
Five members of Missoula College’s inaugural class of paramedic students received a $17,000 scholarship from AT&T at the launch event
The Steubenville Fire Department was able to purchase and stock three ambulances and launch the long-awaited service on Sunday
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
5 ways to prepare for and navigate a furlough at your public safety department
“Find the people who know how important mental health is and stick with them”
Our co-hosts discuss EMS staffing, one of the top concerns cited in the recently released 2020 EMS Trend Report
Story City’s EMS department has asked businesses to encourage volunteerism by letting employees leave for emergency calls
Improve compensation, career path and safety to recruit the next generation, and retain the current EMS workforce
Mobile Medical Response and North Flight EMS officials said the merger is an opportunity to improve training and maximize valuable tools and resources
The city of Mattoon plans to enter into an agreement with Mattoon Firefighters Local 691 to allow newly hired firefighters to EMTs instead of paramedics
Venice Fire Rescue held a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday after the city agreed to implement fire-EMS services with a staff of 24 firefighter-paramedics
