/paramedic-chief Paramedic Chief en-US Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:01:18 GMT /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems Discover how Kentucky’s EMS Leadership Academy is transforming rural emergency services by equipping providers with leadership skills, mentorship, and sustainable strategies for the future Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:01:18 GMT /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times Learn how Sacramento County EMS, hospitals and fire agencies cut APOT from 73 to 33 minutes using collaboration, frontline-led changes, and a “next patient” mindset — no tech or mandates required Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:53:03 GMT /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times /chief-insights/chief-insights-why-words-matter-skip-stephens-on-leading-with-connection-and-confidence Discover how Chief Skip Stephens of St. Charles County Ambulance District is creating a culture of connection, valuing servant leadership, and advocating for paramedics inside and out Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:54:21 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-why-words-matter-skip-stephens-on-leading-with-connection-and-confidence /paramedic-chief/ill-city-hires-first-ems-chief-amid-rising-call-volume-and-city-growth Veteran EMT Jeremy Sherman will lead O’Fallon’s expanding EMS operations as its first chief, overseeing budgets, personnel and equipment Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT /paramedic-chief/ill-city-hires-first-ems-chief-amid-rising-call-volume-and-city-growth /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems Discover how Kentucky’s EMS Leadership Academy is transforming rural emergency services by equipping providers with leadership skills, mentorship, and sustainable strategies for the future Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:01:18 GMT /rural-ems/growing-the-next-generation-of-changemakers-in-rural-ems /ems-management/mich-township-looks-to-police-and-fire-crews-to-boost-ems-coverage Facing delays from county EMS services, Grand Blanc Township is training firefighters as medical first responders and considering expanded roles for police and fire departments to enhance emergency medical coverage Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:28:31 GMT /ems-management/mich-township-looks-to-police-and-fire-crews-to-boost-ems-coverage /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times Learn how Sacramento County EMS, hospitals and fire agencies cut APOT from 73 to 33 minutes using collaboration, frontline-led changes, and a “next patient” mindset — no tech or mandates required Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:53:03 GMT /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times /chief-insights/chief-insights-why-words-matter-skip-stephens-on-leading-with-connection-and-confidence Discover how Chief Skip Stephens of St. Charles County Ambulance District is creating a culture of connection, valuing servant leadership, and advocating for paramedics inside and out Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:54:21 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-why-words-matter-skip-stephens-on-leading-with-connection-and-confidence /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 /ems-trend-report/5-essential-public-safety-leadership-skills Uncover the essential competencies that empower public safety leaders to drive positive outcomes and foster resilient teams. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:08:08 GMT /ems-trend-report/5-essential-public-safety-leadership-skills /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 /leadership/articles/why-are-warnings-often-unheeded-6Wd8EEw9p4S0z5ju/ What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:00:00 GMT /leadership/articles/why-are-warnings-often-unheeded-6Wd8EEw9p4S0z5ju/ /EMS-grants/accessing-the-safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-ems-grant-program How EMS agencies can use Safe Streets and Roads for All grants to improve roadway safety and reduce crash fatalities. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:14:58 GMT /EMS-grants/accessing-the-safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-ems-grant-program /ems-management/10-signs-of-a-bad-ems-supervisor From micromanagement to missed opportunities for growth, these red flags can make or break your EMS team. Is your boss on this list? Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:58:24 GMT /ems-management/10-signs-of-a-bad-ems-supervisor /incident-command/how-being-a-firefighter-paramedic-prepared-me-to-be-an-incident-commander Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:46:19 GMT /incident-command/how-being-a-firefighter-paramedic-prepared-me-to-be-an-incident-commander /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews Discover how fire departments can prepare for natural disasters, support their teams and ensure operational continuity when their own communities are impacted. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:45:43 GMT /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews /iowa-family-sues-city-first-responders-ems-and-medical-directors-after-drug-error Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death Tue, 20 May 2025 14:31:21 GMT /iowa-family-sues-city-first-responders-ems-and-medical-directors-after-drug-error /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 /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/criticism-101-why-you-should-stop-blowing-off-feedback A must-listen for any medic who's ever said, “That guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about” Fri, 16 May 2025 14:32:43 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/criticism-101-why-you-should-stop-blowing-off-feedback /ems-management/maine-fire-and-ems-departments-face-fresh-turmoil-with-latest-departures With two more key exits, including the fire chief, Gouldsboro seeks new leadership to steady its embattled ambulance service amid past fraud and recent firings Wed, 14 May 2025 13:29:57 GMT /ems-management/maine-fire-and-ems-departments-face-fresh-turmoil-with-latest-departures /ems-advocacy/inside-the-ems-compact-how-replica-transforms-disaster-response-licensing-leadership Donnie Woodyard Jr. joins the EMS One-Stop podcast to explore the EMS Compact’s impact on multistate licensure, emergency preparedness and the urgent call for professional unity Tue, 13 May 2025 13:35:04 GMT /ems-advocacy/inside-the-ems-compact-how-replica-transforms-disaster-response-licensing-leadership /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 /ems-management/building-elite-ems-teams-10-soft-skills-that-predict-long-term-success From emotional intelligence to adaptability, learn how to spot top-tier EMS providers Mon, 12 May 2025 18:10:46 GMT /ems-management/building-elite-ems-teams-10-soft-skills-that-predict-long-term-success /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/10-practical-tips-to-responding-to-criticism A model for personal and professional growth Mon, 12 May 2025 15:44:07 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/10-practical-tips-to-responding-to-criticism /ems-products/training-tools/articles/lessons-learned-from-my-first-station-captain-my-mom-bKRLjL84jtQLjti0/ Fire and EMS leaders can serve as a much-needed constant amid the chaos Fri, 09 May 2025 14:46:00 GMT /ems-products/training-tools/articles/lessons-learned-from-my-first-station-captain-my-mom-bKRLjL84jtQLjti0/ /chief-insights/chief-insights-observe-interact-and-plan It’s hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos Thu, 08 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-observe-interact-and-plan /cancer/ind-fd-names-firehouse-after-ems-assistant-chief-who-died-battling-cancer Goshen honored the late Assistant EMS Chief Bruce Nethercutt on the two-year anniversary of his passing, recognizing his decades of quiet, committed service and lasting impact on the department Thu, 08 May 2025 14:23:22 GMT /cancer/ind-fd-names-firehouse-after-ems-assistant-chief-who-died-battling-cancer /research/insights-actions-and-the-future-of-ems-the-2025-eso-ems-index In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care Wed, 07 May 2025 15:03:20 GMT /research/insights-actions-and-the-future-of-ems-the-2025-eso-ems-index /ems-leader-playbook/turn-personal-roots-into-professional-gold-lead-like-you-mean-it Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success Thu, 01 May 2025 21:25:29 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/turn-personal-roots-into-professional-gold-lead-like-you-mean-it /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-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:31:40 GMT /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times Learn how Sacramento County EMS, hospitals and fire agencies cut APOT from 73 to 33 minutes using collaboration, frontline-led changes, and a “next patient” mindset — no tech or mandates required Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:53:03 GMT /ambulances-held-hostage/from-73-to-33-minutes-how-sacramento-reinvented-patient-offload-times /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/50-years-of-transformative-leadership-the-career-of-dr-marvin-wayne From pioneering AED use, to mentoring a generation of EMS professionals, Dr. Wayne's remarkable career set new standards for EMS systems worldwide Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:50:19 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/50-years-of-transformative-leadership-the-career-of-dr-marvin-wayne /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:30:04 GMT /whole-blood/whole-blood-in-ems-promises-a-revolution-in-resuscitation