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
鈥淚鈥檓 passionate about my job, but the pace is becoming unmanageable鈥�
The groups recommend prioritizing evidence-based clinical, operational and financial measures over response times
A 536-pound bedridden man questions why emergency staff can鈥檛 transport him to doctor鈥檚 appointments
Put your applicants to the test with real-world scenarios created by generative AI
Our cohosts discuss the importance of upholding the greatest standards of ethics and responsibility, even when not in the public eye
Carly Strong and Danielle Thomas dive into people managing in EMS
鈥淕ive grace as leaders; we will all need it at some point鈥�
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
True empowerment in EMS comes from leaders who not only set a clear vision but also actively involve their personnel in achieving it
Avoid these mistakes to onboard EMTs who will thrive in EMS, and give their all to your agency
For 2 hours and 43 minutes each day, someone is influencing our providers, and ideally, it should be us
Assembly Member Rodriguez shares his EMS origin story and role in California鈥檚 legislature
EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was fired due to budget overages and personally responding to calls
Products to engage the senses and equip a comfortable, calming space
Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life
Eagle Point Fire and EMS Chief Rocky Berg was terminated over several leadership issues
Offering educational options versus punitive responses can make all the difference
An organization鈥檚 ethical reputation is also a reflection of its leadership
Division Chief David Munoz on guiding members in the same direction with clarity and meaningful purpose
Reverse the process that鈥檚 causing the system to fail and fill your openings with the right people, not just the available ones
Identify and conquer the fight-or-flight response with these four simple steps
Cheshire EMS Chief Charles McMurrer moves up from an interim position
DocGo stood out as one of the top companies to meet employee needs
The most successful practitioners are those who consider themselves to be lifelong learners 鈥� are you moving forward?
Learning how difficult call assignments can be made and where the industry is headed next
Burleson Fire Chief Casey Davis previously served as an EMS chief, assistant chief and fire marshal
Understand the distinction and implication of Congressionally Directed Spending and Community Project Funding
Learn how ATCEMS identified EMS training goals and implemented an assault reporting function to protect providers from violence
A Maryland paramedic recounts a patient assault, and the emergency services director and police chief detail legal options
