Scheduling
A majority of EMS1 respondents are split between two shift options – do you agree?
Low-cost options for improving dispatch, scheduling and resource management
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
Jessamine County EMS moved from 24-hour shifts to help fight fatigue in EMS personnel
Gainesville officials hope the new work schedule will enhance first responders’ work-life balance and boost recruitment
“Our call volume is increasing but we’re not getting the downtime,” Scotland County Public Safety Director Robert Sampson said
Aiken County EMS says data since shift change shows 7 days with no “status zero” incidents, times when ambulances were not available
Do you want someone that is tired and angry on the front lines representing your department?
Rutherford County EMS Director Carl Hudgens obtained county commissioner and mayoral support for progressive recruitment strategies
Leaders at Rutherford County EMS say the previous practice of 24/48 shifts did not leave providers enough time to satisfy a healthy work-life balance
How technology can automate response planning needs to minimize added stress to crew
Our co-hosts discuss the effect of falling call volumes on EMS staffing levels and how agencies can prepare for the future
Can police, fire and EMS overcome the challenges we faced in the 2010s to prosper in the 2020s?
Download this EMS1 scheduling software buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Manually calculating hours worked, tracking PTO requests and verifying daily schedule questions is time consuming, and vulnerable to human error
Explaining the reason you are unable to cover an open EMT or paramedic shift is unnecessary and counter-productive
The new function will allow employees to record unplanned shifts, holdovers, shift variances, shift adjustments and unscheduled overtime
This free white paper describes the steps needed to build a case for automated scheduling that aligns with your agency’s goals
Improve productivity, accuracy, compliance and visibility by automating employee scheduling and integration with payroll and other key systems
Follow these steps to become an employer of choice and improve paramedic morale
Use the EMS “Go to Sleep” checklist to see if lack of sleep is making you or your partner dangerous to one another, your patients and the community
Errors in patient care and EMS provider health concerns are raising awareness of the risks of prolonger work hours
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task
Follow these scheduling practices to improve provider morale, patient care and operational efficiency
A staffing shortage is resulting in long response times, and EMS providers are paid $6 per hour less than those in surrounding areas
The roster ensures 24-hour ambulance coverage, but medics say over four consecutive days it means they’re available for duty all 96 hours
