/recruitment-and-retention Recruitment & Retention en-US Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:01:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/a-message-for-the-graduating-classes-of-ems-rRsLqRBmfCJAgsla/ Graduating from EMT or paramedic school? Here’s essential advice for new EMS professionals as they step into the field and prepare for real-world calls. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:01:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/a-message-for-the-graduating-classes-of-ems-rRsLqRBmfCJAgsla/ /ems-trend-report/the-public-safety-hiring-crisis-we-the-leaders-may-be-the-problem Discover effective leadership strategies to combat staffing shortages in public safety, focusing on culture, retention, and authentic recruitment practices. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:46:11 GMT /ems-trend-report/the-public-safety-hiring-crisis-we-the-leaders-may-be-the-problem /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety Explore proven public safety recruitment tips, from branding and outreach to retention techniques that build long-term staffing success. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:18:49 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety /ems-products/education/articles/a-message-for-the-graduating-classes-of-ems-rRsLqRBmfCJAgsla/ Graduating from EMT or paramedic school? Here’s essential advice for new EMS professionals as they step into the field and prepare for real-world calls. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:01:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/a-message-for-the-graduating-classes-of-ems-rRsLqRBmfCJAgsla/ /ems-trend-report/the-public-safety-hiring-crisis-we-the-leaders-may-be-the-problem Discover effective leadership strategies to combat staffing shortages in public safety, focusing on culture, retention, and authentic recruitment practices. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:46:11 GMT /ems-trend-report/the-public-safety-hiring-crisis-we-the-leaders-may-be-the-problem /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety Explore proven public safety recruitment tips, from branding and outreach to retention techniques that build long-term staffing success. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:18:49 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety /legislation-funding/debate-has-maine-officials-delaying-funding-staffing-of-third-ambulance Waterville city councilors remain divided over funding a third ambulance, citing cost concerns and staffing strain Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:01:21 GMT /legislation-funding/debate-has-maine-officials-delaying-funding-staffing-of-third-ambulance /recruitment-and-retention/mich-county-ems-program-tackles-paramedic-shortage-delivers-results With a near 100% success rate, Buchanan County’s growing paramedic program is training locals from scratch to meet the region’s staffing needs Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:53:54 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/mich-county-ems-program-tackles-paramedic-shortage-delivers-results /fundraising/donation-campaign-raises-approximately-300k-for-pa-ambulance-service-staffing A fundraising campaign by the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation raised money to support ambulance companies transitioning to paid EMS staff Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:07:08 GMT /fundraising/donation-campaign-raises-approximately-300k-for-pa-ambulance-service-staffing /legislation-funding/baltimore-fd-boosts-ems-funding-in-proposed-362m-budget-as-ot-costs-climb The proposed budget eliminates the EMS special fund, shifts $75M to the general fund and allocates $5.2M from opioid settlement money for contracted EMS services Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:50:54 GMT /legislation-funding/baltimore-fd-boosts-ems-funding-in-proposed-362m-budget-as-ot-costs-climb /ems-management/ems-squad-becomes-26th-ambulance-service-in-w-va-to-close-in-2-years Hillsboro EMS in Pocahontas County is closing permanently, citing high costs, regulatory challenges and a volunteer shortage Wed, 28 May 2025 15:06:46 GMT /ems-management/ems-squad-becomes-26th-ambulance-service-in-w-va-to-close-in-2-years /legislation-funding/baltimore-overtime-costs-could-hit-150m-in-2025 One paramedic’s earnings in '24 topped $358K, highlighting concerns over sustainability Tue, 27 May 2025 14:48:06 GMT /legislation-funding/baltimore-overtime-costs-could-hit-150m-in-2025 /legislation-funding/n-y-county-approves-4-7m-ems-stabilization-plan Ulster County has approved a funding plan boosting ambulance services, offering targeted support, performance incentives and EMS oversight Thu, 22 May 2025 15:29:18 GMT /legislation-funding/n-y-county-approves-4-7m-ems-stabilization-plan /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 19 May 2025 19:22:00 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /legislation-funding/ind-county-ems-receives-pay-increase-to-halt-staffing-shortage Cass County Council OKs $290K over 2 years for EMT and paramedic raises — $3.45 to $5.45 per hour — funded by EMS billing to retain staff amid shortage Mon, 19 May 2025 15:12:53 GMT /legislation-funding/ind-county-ems-receives-pay-increase-to-halt-staffing-shortage /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis Study warns Berks County, Pa., EMS faces underfunding, staffing gaps and aging rigs, risking 911 response delays and closure of two ambulance services. Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:32 GMT /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis /ems-training-and-education/mich-students-finish-ems-training-with-multiple-scenarios Careerline Tech Center EMS students put their training to the test during rescue simulations that double as real-world prep and a potential path to employment Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /ems-training-and-education/mich-students-finish-ems-training-with-multiple-scenarios /ems-management/pa-ems-department-creates-bike-team-in-active-bicycle-community Cumberland Goodwill EMS, Carlisle, rolls out 12-member bike medic team with BLS gear, Narcan and AED to reach patients faster at parades and festivals Wed, 14 May 2025 14:39:26 GMT /ems-management/pa-ems-department-creates-bike-team-in-active-bicycle-community /paramedic-chief/cpr-training-aeds-highlighted-in-state-award-for-pa-ems-chief Somerset Area Ambulance Chief John Jordan was honored for expanding access to defibrillators, improving CPR training and leading his team through rising call volumes and staffing challenges Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /paramedic-chief/cpr-training-aeds-highlighted-in-state-award-for-pa-ems-chief /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety Join Mike Taigman, Chris Carlson and Daniel Brown to explore how data-driven decisions, BLS units, telehealth and nurse advice lines can reshape emergency services — without risking lives Mon, 12 May 2025 16:05:50 GMT /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety /legislation-funding/tuition-free-college-for-mo-first-responders-advances-to-governors-desk The bill would cover tuition for paramedics, firefighters and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years Wed, 07 May 2025 12:19:51 GMT /legislation-funding/tuition-free-college-for-mo-first-responders-advances-to-governors-desk /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 /legislation-funding/ind-county-ems-receives-pay-increase-to-halt-staffing-shortage Cass County Council OKs $290K over 2 years for EMT and paramedic raises — $3.45 to $5.45 per hour — funded by EMS billing to retain staff amid shortage Mon, 19 May 2025 15:12:53 GMT /legislation-funding/ind-county-ems-receives-pay-increase-to-halt-staffing-shortage /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 /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis Study warns Berks County, Pa., EMS faces underfunding, staffing gaps and aging rigs, risking 911 response delays and closure of two ambulance services. Mon, 19 May 2025 14:07:32 GMT /ems-management/study-finds-pa-county-ems-at-breaking-point-amid-funding-staffing-crisis /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