/paramedic-chief Paramedic Chief en-US Thu, 01 May 2025 21:25:29 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/turn-personal-roots-into-professional-gold-lead-like-you-mean-it Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success Thu, 01 May 2025 21:25:29 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/turn-personal-roots-into-professional-gold-lead-like-you-mean-it /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/from-sirens-to-safety-navigating-your-career-change Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:40:48 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/from-sirens-to-safety-navigating-your-career-change /paramedic-chief/is-your-ems-agency-all-talk-no-accountability-heres-how-to-fix-that If you’re tired of a toxic culture, this episode lays out a blueprint for EMS agency growth Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:40:55 GMT /paramedic-chief/is-your-ems-agency-all-talk-no-accountability-heres-how-to-fix-that /ems-leader-playbook/turn-personal-roots-into-professional-gold-lead-like-you-mean-it Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success Thu, 01 May 2025 21:25:29 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/turn-personal-roots-into-professional-gold-lead-like-you-mean-it /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/from-sirens-to-safety-navigating-your-career-change Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:40:48 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/from-sirens-to-safety-navigating-your-career-change /ems-management/38-ems-leaders-graduate-from-fitch-associates-leadership-program EMS professionals completed Fitch & Associates’ 2025 Spring Ambulance Service Manager program, culminating in a peer-selected leadership award Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:46:41 GMT /ems-management/38-ems-leaders-graduate-from-fitch-associates-leadership-program /legal/no-way-of-knowing-who-to-trust-hidden-camera-found-inside-female-bunkroom-in-calif-firehouse A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:39:44 GMT /legal/no-way-of-knowing-who-to-trust-hidden-camera-found-inside-female-bunkroom-in-calif-firehouse /paramedic-chief/is-your-ems-agency-all-talk-no-accountability-heres-how-to-fix-that If you’re tired of a toxic culture, this episode lays out a blueprint for EMS agency growth Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:40:55 GMT /paramedic-chief/is-your-ems-agency-all-talk-no-accountability-heres-how-to-fix-that /legal/ga-medic-faces-criminal-charges-after-pinching-patients-nostrils-shut-twice A MetroAtlanta Ambulance paramedic has been accused of assaulting a patient during transport Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:05:06 GMT /legal/ga-medic-faces-criminal-charges-after-pinching-patients-nostrils-shut-twice /ems-management/all-the-ambulances-are-struggling-n-y-ems-providers-strain-to-fill-void-after-amr-exit After AMR pulled out of Cayuga County, local EMS crews have managed to keep up—but are battling the same mounting costs, staffing shortages and systemwide strain Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:21:01 GMT /ems-management/all-the-ambulances-are-struggling-n-y-ems-providers-strain-to-fill-void-after-amr-exit /ems-management/a-500-fee-and-a-60-drop-how-one-department-tackled-its-lift-assist-crisis The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:31:18 GMT /ems-management/a-500-fee-and-a-60-drop-how-one-department-tackled-its-lift-assist-crisis /legal/former-pa-ems-chief-sentenced-for-sexual-assault-of-teen-in-junior-emt-program The former Yellow Breeches EMS chief has been sentenced to up to 17 years in state prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:32:42 GMT /legal/former-pa-ems-chief-sentenced-for-sexual-assault-of-teen-in-junior-emt-program /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies? Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:04 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation /disaster-management/leading-through-the-2025-sneaux-storm Louisiana EMS leaders share how they kept crews safe, comfortable and ready to respond to the historic New Orleans snow Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:02:15 GMT /disaster-management/leading-through-the-2025-sneaux-storm /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:21:06 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service /ems-trend-report/be-a-plus-one-from-micromanagement-to-meaningful-support When intentions don’t match actions, trust and morale suffer. Learn how to lead with purpose, awareness and genuine presence Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:55:39 GMT /ems-trend-report/be-a-plus-one-from-micromanagement-to-meaningful-support /paramedic-survival/no-roads-no-problem-lessons-from-ems-who-responded-to-the-2025-sneaux-storm From blocked bridges to trekking through the snow with gear in hand — how EMS providers in the New Orleans region responded Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:33:51 GMT /paramedic-survival/no-roads-no-problem-lessons-from-ems-who-responded-to-the-2025-sneaux-storm /paramedic-chief/articles/5-practical-steps-to-prevent-medical-errors-PRKJne7C2zTAzH2E/ Ensuring crews are well rested, 100 percent focused on the patient and working together will minimize medical errors Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:12:00 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/5-practical-steps-to-prevent-medical-errors-PRKJne7C2zTAzH2E/ /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:09 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success /patient-care-compassion/the-human-side-of-ems-culture-compassion-and-clinical-courage Live from ABC 360, keynote speaker Catherine Kuhlmann and Doug Wolfberg join the podcast to dive into stories of resilience and responsibility Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:53:43 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-human-side-of-ems-culture-compassion-and-clinical-courage /ems-trend-report/youre-not-special-humility-in-leadership Leadership is about serving others, not feeding your ego Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:25:01 GMT /ems-trend-report/youre-not-special-humility-in-leadership /what-paramedics-want/the-edge-of-endurance-confronting-leadership-burnout Leading through crisis without losing hope — the Stockdale Paradox in EMS Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:08:48 GMT /what-paramedics-want/the-edge-of-endurance-confronting-leadership-burnout /ems-training-and-education/future-proofing-ems-how-a-new-course-is-building-results-driven-problem-solvers In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master’s-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies — and why quality must be a leadership priority Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:29:51 GMT /ems-training-and-education/future-proofing-ems-how-a-new-course-is-building-results-driven-problem-solvers /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/top-10-mih-or-community-paramedicine-program-funding-sources-gDFqADEkuC5c3IvB/ These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated health care Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:33:00 GMT /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/top-10-mih-or-community-paramedicine-program-funding-sources-gDFqADEkuC5c3IvB/ /recruitment-and-retention/md-county-3-year-staffing-plan-nears-completion-in-2-years Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:53:45 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/md-county-3-year-staffing-plan-nears-completion-in-2-years /artificial-intelligence/beyond-the-hype-lessons-on-ai-integration-from-public-safety-professionals AI is not a silver bullet, but when used wisely — and led by values-driven professionals — it can be a powerful ally in advancing service, safety and equity Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:20:16 GMT /artificial-intelligence/beyond-the-hype-lessons-on-ai-integration-from-public-safety-professionals /women-in-ems/ariz-city-selects-veteran-ff-paramedic-communications-director-as-first-female-fire-chief Sharon McDonough oversaw the successful launch of the 311 system, connecting Tucson residents to essential city services Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:45:26 GMT /women-in-ems/ariz-city-selects-veteran-ff-paramedic-communications-director-as-first-female-fire-chief /women-in-ems/ky-county-ems-makes-history-with-first-female-chief Georgetown-Scott County EMS appointed Natalie Guerra as its first female assistant chief, marking a historic milestone for the department Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:17:49 GMT /women-in-ems/ky-county-ems-makes-history-with-first-female-chief /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:31:40 GMT /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/50-years-of-transformative-leadership-the-career-of-dr-marvin-wayne From pioneering AED use, to mentoring a generation of EMS professionals, Dr. Wayne's remarkable career set new standards for EMS systems worldwide Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:50:19 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/50-years-of-transformative-leadership-the-career-of-dr-marvin-wayne /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:04 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation /EMS-grants/show-me-the-money-how-ems-can-tap-into-opioid-funding EMS grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:06:23 GMT /EMS-grants/show-me-the-money-how-ems-can-tap-into-opioid-funding /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/exhausted-paramedics-7-recommendations-to-reduce-impacts-of-fatigue-zgKNj13J6awWmq5b/ Recommendations from sleep and fatigue experts that can help reduce the danger of fatigue on EMTs and paramedics. Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:35:01 GMT /ems-products/fitness-health/articles/exhausted-paramedics-7-recommendations-to-reduce-impacts-of-fatigue-zgKNj13J6awWmq5b/