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EMS graduates can climb the career ladder quickly, arriving in leadership positions with minimal life or professional experience, and even less management training. Supervision is as different from clinical medicine as auto repair is from plumbing. Even a smart, motivated individual will need additional skill sets to succeed in the new role.

In an already stressful profession, being unprepared to lead and manage other EMS providers through the daily challenges and conflicts that arise adds additional pressure. In fact, EMS field supervisors reported the highest rates of burnout of all positions in the 2020 EMS Trend Report.

In this special coverage series, learn how to equip field supervisors with the skills they need to be effective in their roles.

The EMS1 Digital Editions, eBooks & Special Projects resource center captures special coverage projects, including digital editions, like “What paramedics want in 2022,” insights from the EMS Trend Survey, and “Care delivery in real-time: Implementing telehealth in EMs;" and eBooks, like “Reignite EMS passion by banishing burnout” and “Airway management: Improving first-pass intubation success.”

Download these resources to inform clinical training, leadership decisions and career growth and share them with your colleagues and network.

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For EMS providers, stress can stack up quickly, with severe consequences: shortened life spans punctuated by heart disease, depression, post-traumatic stress, relationship problems, lack of sleep and suicidal ideation. We train EMS providers to save the lives of others, but not their own lives.

The EMS Burnout Repair Kit series, presented by EMS1 and Zoll, will equip individuals at all levels in EMS with tools for dealing with the primary sources of burnout, helping them emerge as better, happier providers and more complete people.

From 1972-1979, the crew of Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 51, particularly the paramedic team of Gage and DeSoto, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.

Rescue Essentials strives to provide the best service, products, prices and, most importantly, survival outcomes for first responders, trained professionals, government agencies and everyday heroes. We’re proud to offer the widest selection of tactical emergency medical equipment and custom kitting capabilities available online. Our capabilities expanded to include custom design, manufacture, and distribution of purpose-built trauma and medical kits for government agencies, schools, transportation hubs and private businesses. Experience gained in working with entities like the U.S. Border Patrol, the Department of State, NYPD, FDNY, FBI, and various Special Operations units has synergized our kit building expertise with real world input. Learn more.

In a field where members rely on each other to work on critical cases in tandem, to survey the scene to keep each other safe, and to lend a listening ear after a traumatic call, maintaining the integrity of the department and trust between members is essential. This series identifies the top disciplinary issues facing EMS leaders and what they can do to prevent and mitigate bad behavior while preserving trust among the community and members.

A growing body of research is making it clear how frequently EMS providers are assaulted on the job, and industry leaders agree the already concerning numbers are underreported. This series breaks down the research regarding violence against EMS providers and offers strategies for recognizing and defusing dangerous encounters, as well as how to equip first responders with protective gear and technology to keep them safe on the streets.

EMS providers are often called to respond to patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies and mental health concerns. In the Behavioral Health topic, find expert analysis into managing acutely agitated patients, responding to excited delirium patients, legal concerns and grant funding for mental health responses.

EMS1 Quizzes offer a dynamic way to test your expertise on a wide range of topics relevant to EMS, from medical procedures and pharmacology to the pivotal moments in EMS history. They also delve into the culture and lifestyle of paramedics and EMTs, including media representations and popular culture. Engage with these quizzes to gauge your knowledge level or integrate them into training programs for both educational enrichment and a bit of fun.