/recruitment-and-retention Recruitment & Retention en-US Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:21:06 GMT /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 /health-wellness/exhausted-and-overworked-the-fatigue-crisis-in-ems If you’ve ever worked tired, driven drowsy, or taken one shift too many, this one’s for you Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:16:38 GMT /health-wellness/exhausted-and-overworked-the-fatigue-crisis-in-ems /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /recruitment-and-retention/denver-postpones-new-ff-emt-training-after-reaching-99-staffing For the first time in 16 years, the Denver Fire Department will skip a training academy in 2025 as the agency reaches nearly full staffing, with 99.4% of its authorized positions filled Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:30:09 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/denver-postpones-new-ff-emt-training-after-reaching-99-staffing /response-times/amr-still-missing-key-response-time-target-in-ore-county Six months after a deal to ease fines, AMR still fails to meet emergency response time goals in Multnomah County Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:15:22 GMT /response-times/amr-still-missing-key-response-time-target-in-ore-county /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 /recruitment-and-retention/n-c-fire-ems-departments-work-to-increase-paid-staffing-as-number-of-volunteers-decline With volunteer numbers declining and emergency calls rising, Franklin County is expanding paid EMS staffing and launching creative recruitment efforts to keep up with demand Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:43:38 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/n-c-fire-ems-departments-work-to-increase-paid-staffing-as-number-of-volunteers-decline /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville's fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:35 GMT /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance /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-management/calif-fd-considers-having-civilian-ems-staff-operate-ambulance-service With medical calls surging and staffing stretched thin, Palo Alto plans to expand its ambulance service using civilian EMTs Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:42:41 GMT /ems-management/calif-fd-considers-having-civilian-ems-staff-operate-ambulance-service /legislation-funding/n-h-officials-unanimously-approve-spending-490k-to-increase-ambulance-staffing The Keane Fire Department will have more firefighters to staff ambulances in response to increasing EMS calls Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:37:01 GMT /legislation-funding/n-h-officials-unanimously-approve-spending-490k-to-increase-ambulance-staffing /health-wellness/exhausted-and-overworked-the-fatigue-crisis-in-ems If you’ve ever worked tired, driven drowsy, or taken one shift too many, this one’s for you Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:16:38 GMT /health-wellness/exhausted-and-overworked-the-fatigue-crisis-in-ems /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 /legislation-funding/how-the-helper-act-could-put-homeownership-within-reach-for-first-responders The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:10:08 GMT /legislation-funding/how-the-helper-act-could-put-homeownership-within-reach-for-first-responders /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ What is the difference between EMTs and paramedic in skills, training, certification and pay? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:25:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/paramedic-vs-emt-which-path-is-right-for-you-nSqJ5Z1ngroThrDy/ /paramedic-chief/new-n-h-ems-chief-aims-to-expand-training-and-community-outreach 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 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:09:26 GMT /paramedic-chief/new-n-h-ems-chief-aims-to-expand-training-and-community-outreach /ems-management/w-va-ambulance-service-shuts-down-due-to-rising-costs-staffing-challenges St. Joseph’s Ambulance Service will shut down at the end of March, leaving Wood County officials to ensure continued EMS coverage Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:46:55 GMT /ems-management/w-va-ambulance-service-shuts-down-due-to-rising-costs-staffing-challenges /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-fla-countys-10k-sign-on-bonus-quick-fix-or-deeper-issue With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem? Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:44:32 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-fla-countys-10k-sign-on-bonus-quick-fix-or-deeper-issue /recruitment-and-retention/baltimores-ems-staffing-problems-highlighted-after-notice-of-highest-earning-paramedic A Baltimore City Fire Department paramedic earned $358,586 last year—mostly from overtime—underscoring severe understaffing that fuels employee burnout, long EMS wait times, and city budget concern Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:35:02 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/baltimores-ems-staffing-problems-highlighted-after-notice-of-highest-earning-paramedic /ems-management/iowa-county-debates-ems-future-considers-essential-service-designation Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as discussions continue on sustainable emergency medical solutions Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:45:26 GMT /ems-management/iowa-county-debates-ems-future-considers-essential-service-designation /compensation-and-benefits/insider-analysis-virginia-beach-recognizes-addresses-pay-gap City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:08:10 GMT /compensation-and-benefits/insider-analysis-virginia-beach-recognizes-addresses-pay-gap /recruitment-and-retention/colo-college-holds-hands-on-fire-ems-training-for-high-school-students The Aims Fire and EMS Xplore Academy introduces student to fire and EMS careers in several skill stations Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/colo-college-holds-hands-on-fire-ems-training-for-high-school-students /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-dc-fire-and-ems-invests-in-homegrown-paramedics-to-tackle-staffing-shortages Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:43:56 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-dc-fire-and-ems-invests-in-homegrown-paramedics-to-tackle-staffing-shortages /labor-issues/cleveland-ems-union-pushes-mayor-for-more-paramedics Cleveland paramedics and EMTs are arguing that the mayor’s proposed budget fails to address staffing shortages Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:36:56 GMT /labor-issues/cleveland-ems-union-pushes-mayor-for-more-paramedics /recruitment-and-retention/the-21m-texas-ems-recruitment-and-retention-initiative State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:06:18 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/the-21m-texas-ems-recruitment-and-retention-initiative /ems-management/n-m-fire-chief-at-odds-with-union-city-council-over-paramedic-staffing Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo said the plan to have two medics on ambulances hinders efforts to increase overall paramedic coverage citywide Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:59:31 GMT /ems-management/n-m-fire-chief-at-odds-with-union-city-council-over-paramedic-staffing /fire-ems/conn-fd-seeks-to-correct-imbalance-between-staffing-and-increased-ems-calls The New London Fire Department's EMS runs have increased while the number of fires has relatively stayed the same Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT /fire-ems/conn-fd-seeks-to-correct-imbalance-between-staffing-and-increased-ems-calls /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/calling-all-volunteers-3-ways-to-increase-the-volunteer-member-pool-5NOb7Q8WEktgRd3S/ Recruitment efforts can focus on non-traditional members, people who live outside the area and even members of neighboring departments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:20:00 GMT /volunteer-rural-ems/articles/calling-all-volunteers-3-ways-to-increase-the-volunteer-member-pool-5NOb7Q8WEktgRd3S/ /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville's fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:35 GMT /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance /legislation-funding/how-the-helper-act-could-put-homeownership-within-reach-for-first-responders The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:10:08 GMT /legislation-funding/how-the-helper-act-could-put-homeownership-within-reach-for-first-responders /retention-pay-highlighted-in-minn-emt-training-program Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service's paid EMT-in-Training program removes the fear of having a career change and not being paid Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:26:31 GMT /retention-pay-highlighted-in-minn-emt-training-program /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:43:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/