EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
Closing out the year with a rapid-fire look at what frontline providers are really saying — from spinal immobilization, to swiping through microlearning
From sustainable economics to preventing disasters, this year-end review connects the headlines to hard realities on the ground
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
RAA’s Mark Tenia shares advice for connecting your messaging with your audience to promote community support
Rob Lawrence speaks with two former National EMS Advisory Committee chairs to uncover how years of progress were halted overnight, the critical work left undone and the path forward
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve provider retention
Don’t underestimate the value of your experience; share it with others, especially with those who are just starting out
Discover key findings from Florida’s largest EMS survey, highlighting job satisfaction issues, retention risks, and the urgent need for system-wide support and leadership reform
Medics weigh in on how skilled nursing facility policies and staffing gaps overburden EMS and the ED
The Tree of Life memorial ambulance visited 29 cities across 19 states, carrying the names of 29 EMS professionals who died in the line of duty
Prisma Health’s community paramedics are leading with compassion and evidence, tackling addiction, rural care gaps and chronic conditions in real time
“As AI beings helping us tell the story of patient care, we must ensure that the story still carries a human voice.”
No family should have to wonder whether their loved one might still be alive if an ambulance had arrived sooner
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
Dr. Yuko Nakajima, Medical Director for Metro Atlanta Ambulance and Assistant Professor at Emory, was honored by Japan’s leading financial newspaper for her groundbreaking contributions to emergency medicine
After four decades in tech marketing, Stephen Condon swapped Zoom calls for sirens — and found purpose and community in the back of an ambulance.
From post-9/11 to post-COVID, EMS leaders reflect on systemic cracks — and what must happen now to rebuild a future that works for patients and providers
Pinnacle speaker explained how to use the ancient art of storytelling to impact EMS provider identity, resilience and excellence
From ride-alongs to station visits, true leadership in public safety means meeting your people where they are. Trust isn’t built behind a desk — it’s earned on the ground
Community paramedicine demands a mindset shift — from crisis mode to continuity of care. Learn how EMS providers can build trust, treat root causes and redefine what success looks like.
Backed by a voter-approved mill levy, Joliet EMS has hired its first two full-time responders, boosting emergency care and marking a major step forward in long-term sustainability for the once fully volunteer-run service
Health leaders warn that proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cuts could shutter hundreds of rural hospitals, jeopardizing emergency care in communities like Webster County, Nebraska
Discover how the Johari Window helps leaders uncover blind spots, show vulnerability and foster real connection with their crews
TikTok sensation and pediatric critical care paramedic Jimmy Apple shares his rise in EMS education, battling misinformation with heart and hustle
A paramedic’s sudden death prompts urgent questions about operational norms and caregiver health
Danielle Thomas and Carly Strong redefine what leadership looks like in EMS
Steve Grau’s powerful wakeup call urging EMS leaders to prioritize mindset, breathwork and emotional clarity over management checklists
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
At the AAA Conference, Dr. Long delivered more than a keynote — she issued a survival plan for first responders facing burnout
A new congressional bill aims to classify cross-trained EMS personnel federally, but will it be enough?
The EMS Counts Act would update federal labor statistics to include EMS providers who also serve as firefighters
From emotional challenges to physical demands, here’s what EMS professionals want you to know before you sign up
FTOs aren’t just guiding calls; they’re building the future of your agency
