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.
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army鈥檚 doctrine on readiness
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
鈥淥ur commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.鈥�
Supporting the professional development goals of your practitioners will set them up for a rewarding EMS career
Six different career ladders with compensation and rank based on experience, higher education and specialized training improves retention
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
Bottom line up front: Why the Ground Ambulance & Patient Billing Advisory Committee Report is important for EMS
Chief Freddie LaFemina recalls the unimaginable scene at Ground Zero and the relentless work to find his brother firefighters
Gordon Graham: Today鈥檚 first responders need more than a transactional relationship with their superiors
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Jeremy Sutton was killed when a tractor-trailer struck the ambulance
With growing concerns over AMR鈥檚 performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS 鈥� a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
Understand the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation
Maaike Erents and Paul te Lindert with SmartDocuments on the impact of a simplified documentation process and how to make it happen
Register now to revisit the top highlights from this year鈥檚 leadership forum
The books were used to illustrate key concepts, support the speaker鈥檚 principles or to call on other leaders to be lifelong learners
Laurie Thiel shares strategies for addressing unproductive meetings and boosting productivity in EMS workplaces
Carly Strong, COO, SEMSA/Riggs Ambulance: 鈥淭ake every opportunity鈥�
Dr. Julia DiGangi challenges EMS leaders to navigate emotional pain and uncertainty with self-awareness and strategic emotional management
Lessons learned from a fatal duck boat incident in Table Rock Lake, near Branson, Missouri
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
3 ways leaders can mitigate provider fatigue and the big question we should be asking when it comes to overtired providers
Let鈥檚 aspire to build a future where ego takes a backseat to compassion and accountability
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity
It鈥檚 hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Matt Zavadsky on performance measure recommendations that prioritize quality over response times
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
