Paramedic Chief
The news items, feature articles, videos and more you find here are selected specifically with paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders in mind. This content will give those who are charged with running a department or agency the tools, information and insight they need to excel as leaders and managers.
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department鈥檚 new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions
Interim Chief Mark Kreamer is now officially leading Cheshire EMS, focusing on training, first responder partnerships, and managing rising costs as federal funding phases out
Records show the chief performed intubation and administered IVs, while unlicensed, while his son conducted CPR and ventilation without a valid EMT license
Incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions from both within and outside the EMS community to foster a better future for EMS professionals
The inaugural recipient of the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship reflects on his experience at Pinnacle
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army鈥檚 doctrine on readiness
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
David M. Williams, PhD, and Mike Taigman to teach the 12-month interactive, project-based program
Interim Dougherty County EMS Director James Gibney is focused on making sure the staff has the training and equipment needed for the job
鈥淥ur commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.鈥�
Field supervisors need to ensure EMS personnel follow infection control guidelines and ambulance decontamination processes
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas鈥� data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
Eve Grau, co-founder of Royal Ambulance, a Glassdoor Employee鈥檚 Choice winner, shares the moments that matter, and how to recognize performance
The Marine Corps Commandant discusses the evolving challenges in public safety, emphasizing training, decision-making and the impact of emerging technologies
Lee County EMS Division Chief Adam Thompson shares insights on Just Culture and the importance of investing in people to create a thriving workforce
One employee claimed the dire situation caused workers to 鈥渜uiet quit,鈥� doing the bare minimum on the job
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Discover how mentorship helps EMS educators thrive, with expert insights from Jonathan Jenkins and surprise guest Mike Taigman
No one wants to join a sinking ship
Colorado Springs, Sacramento and Richmond: Integrating analytics into decision-making to enhance patient outcomes, personnel support and sustainable operations
Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery
Morris Hospital recognized EMS System Coordinator Ed Ludwig for his committed to innovation and improvement
Don Hauge, former director of Southeastern Minnesota EMS, suffered a saddle pulmonary embolism
鈥淵ou can鈥檛 oversee EMS medicine from behind a desk.鈥� With a full-time medical director, providers gain a mentor, coach and advocate.
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
Complacency can creep in after routine calls, but true emergencies don鈥檛 wait
Allegations of a coverup lead to disciplinary action within the fire department
The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support
When leadership turnover is persistent, is this a personnel issue or a deeper systemic problem?
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