Volunteer EMS
Examples of successful volunteer EMS organizations show volunteerism is an essential pillar of EMS service delivery
The evidence does not always support common rationales given to explain the decline in volunteer memberships
Volunteer EMS providers are motivated by respect; use appreciation, clear expectations and creature comforts to keep them engaged and satisfied
By having a volunteer on staff once a week for one 12-hour shift, the town would save $12,000 annually
Officials said the county is growing and having one person supervise both departments is going to be a bigger challenge
A specially trained group of emergency physicians responds with EMS providers to assist with care, build relationships and improve patient outcomes
When talking about the kind of work I do, people often ask me how I deal with everything that I see
Watch for these signs in yourself, your co-workers and try some of these tips to manage the traumatic stress of EMS work
Try these tips for busting the immediate and long-term stress that often accompanies working as an EMS professional
Paramedic Paul Knowlton, 75, was one of the first trained paramedics in the state and helped thousands of people over nearly four decades
An EMS conference launched me from ambulance corps member to the full world of EMS history, current practice and professional camaraderie
After a 2014 shut down, community members have been working to re-establish a volunteer base that has since allowed the ambulance service to regain its license
Whether you’re new to EMS or taking a break from full-time work, here’s how you can become a volunteer EMT
Newton Ransom Volunteer Fire Company’s ambulance service’s low response rate leaves its license in jeopardy
Experience the violence and destruction in Syria through the eyes and voices of volunteer first responders who rush in to search for victims in the rubble
“The White Helmets” follows three volunteer rescue workers putting everything on the line to save Syrians
People who run the departments say those in their early 20s to mid-40s are less likely to volunteer than their predecessors
The technology has enabled the management of large scale event management, terror attacks and other multi-casualty incidents
The long-term benefits of conference attendance; and why it’s especially important for volunteer EMS providers
The agency will hire on five paid paramedics for the first time in its history
In this week’s episode, our co-hosts sit down with an EMS professional to discuss important issues surrounding volunteering in EMS
CPA by day, EMT-CC Gary Stehr gladly answers a third of his agency’s calls
The new company will be called the Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
A National Academy of Medicine paper describes best practices for EMS responses to active shooter, bombing and terror attacks
Without insurance, it’s possible for some Alaskans to pay over $800 for a two-pack of EpiPens
As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary, there are important lessons for EMS from the protector of America’s crown jewels
The board considered dissolving the current agency as well as signing a contract with a paid service
Once a volunteer EMS agency decides to hire paid EMTs, these questions must be answered before the positions are announced and interviews begin
Firefighter Tim McClanahan, 46, was cared for by the flight paramedic after he fell during a training exercise
Having an engaged, committed workforce is the best way to improve patient care
Some chiefs believe merging departments and increasing MABAS might be necessary if departments can’t raise funds via taxes
Gaylord EMS bought a new ambulance with a bequest from a farmer and gave their old ambulance to a neighboring department in need of a newer vehicle
