Recruitment & Retention
The SA国际传媒 recruitment and retention topic includes research into what drives providers from the profession, tips for finding, recruiting, hiring and onboarding EMS personnel, as well as strategies for protecting provider emotional and physical health and increasing job satisfaction for the long haul
Chris and Kelly discuss the micro skills that go into EMS mastery
鈥淎lways say exactly what鈥檚 on your mind to patients鈥� and other bad advice for rookie providers
Temporary authorization should end with COVID-19, Decatur First Response director says
Genesee County is exploring alternatives to help with ambulance shortages to better serve community
EMT Jason Bowman responded alone when Officer Kevin Apple was struck by a vehicle
This episode of The Ultimate Leadership Podcast shares insights into why people bully and how to confront bullies
One-third of rural volunteer EMS agencies are at risk because they can鈥檛 cover their operating costs
鈥楳embers who are not paid will not attend,鈥� union head said of event meant to honor COVID-19 emergency workers as pay bargaining continues with mayor鈥檚 office
New York City and other communities need to show their respect for paramedics, EMTs through pay equity
The Chesterfield Fire and EMS recruit suffered a medical emergency during daily physical training
The announcement of a COVID-19 parade for EMS workers was a shock for providers who worked long hours during the height of the pandemic amid staffing shortages
The mailing alleged that the imminent termination of an EMS agreement between the town and the Gardner Lake Fire Company 鈥� which goes into effect June 30 鈥� creates a 鈥渕assive liability and public safety risk鈥�
Responses from 435 agencies across the country showed the impact the virus continues to make on industry operations
Chicopee High School entered into a two-year agreement with National Ambulance to offer an EMT course for high school seniors
A social media post from the La Verne Firefighters鈥� Association said that an additional four members were actively looking for employment elsewhere
Gadsden Fire Department Chief Wil Reed found funding to train six firefighters as paramedics, but five won鈥檛 be certified until Christmas of 2022
High stress, low pay and a tight job market is putting extra pressure on dispatchers at Morgan County 911 communications center
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
The financial incentive is a stopgap effort until overall pay can be increased to address staffing shortages
鈥淎s a result of this suspension of service, the community cannot assume that an ambulance will be available for a call to service,鈥� a social post from the connected fire department read
The Portsmouth Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedic Association said the area is at risk due to responder staffing levels
Taylors Bridge Fire Chief Alan Williams was explicit in his request for an additional six full-time paramedics to ensure adequate medical coverage for the area
A 3-step guide to disciplinary action that demonstrates good faith, while putting the responsibility for their actions on employees
The Billings Fire Department is assessing how it responds to non-emergency calls for service, looking at slowing down travel times and placing higher priority on calls that require more manpower
City council members questioned the decision to add one full-time EMS position while asking for a nearly $3 million increase in the EMS budget, adding the budget does not account for this year鈥檚 staffing shortage
Doug Hooten on how ESD 11 is tackling recruitment, station construction and fleet purchasing
Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, hopes the incentive will encourage more people to join its summer EMT course as staffing shortages continue
Academies teaching new paramedics saw a 50 percent drop in enrollment last year, or higher, according to the AMR regional director in the county
Firefighter-EMT Tom Forkin surprised his longtime girlfriend by popping the question after the ceremony
AAA Rural Task Force Chair Justin Grohs joins the podcast to discuss staffing and financial stressors
Several Beaufort County EMS providers said they have worked more than 100 hours a week due to 鈥渕andatory 48s鈥�
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