Recruitment & Retention
The 草莓影视 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
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
With 17 paramedic vacancies, the county turns to sign-on bonuses, but will it solve the real problem?
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
Interim Chief Mark Kreamer is now officially leading Cheshire EMS, focusing on training, first responder partnerships, and managing rising costs as federal funding phases out
St. Joseph鈥檚 Ambulance Service will shut down at the end of March, leaving Wood County officials to ensure continued EMS coverage
A Baltimore City Fire Department paramedic earned $358,586 last year鈥攎ostly from overtime鈥攗nderscoring severe understaffing that fuels employee burnout, long EMS wait times, and city budget concern
Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as discussions continue on sustainable emergency medical solutions
The Aims Fire and EMS Xplore Academy introduces student to fire and EMS careers in several skill stations
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there鈥檚 plenty of room to grow
Program aims to recruit and train 50-75 paramedics annually to strengthen workforce
Cleveland paramedics and EMTs are arguing that the mayor鈥檚 proposed budget fails to address staffing shortages
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas鈥� data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo said the plan to have two medics on ambulances hinders efforts to increase overall paramedic coverage citywide
The New London Fire Department鈥檚 EMS runs have increased while the number of fires has relatively stayed the same
Recruitment efforts can focus on non-traditional members, people who live outside the area and even members of neighboring departments
Eve Grau, co-founder of Royal Ambulance, a Glassdoor Employee鈥檚 Choice winner, shares the moments that matter, and how to recognize performance
On his first day, President Trump ordered federal agencies to end all 鈥渆quity-related鈥� grants and contracts, later mandating contractors to certify they don鈥檛 promote DEI
EMS providers face challenges in recruiting and retaining staff, as leaders exploring financial incentives, legislative support and reclassification as an essential service
The Dalton Fire Company informed residents that ambulance service will be provided by neighboring fire departments in other townships
GMR, the parent company of American Medical Response in Colorado Springs, employs nearly 35,000 clinicians and support staff, with veterans making up approximately 15% of its workforce
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your EMS crews have everything they need to recharge between shifts with cost-saving subscription options
The Freedom House EMT Training Academy honored its latest graduates, celebrating a program rooted in Pittsburgh鈥檚 pioneering Black-led ambulance service
When the overtime pool is deep, many EMTs and paramedics will swim for as long as they possibly can
D.C.'s fire chief says the program will help expand ALS care and strengthen the District鈥檚 EMS system
No one wants to join a sinking ship
Escambia County EMS is ramping up recruitment efforts amid rising demand for paramedics, offering incentives like a $10,000 sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling
Colorado Springs, Sacramento and Richmond: Integrating analytics into decision-making to enhance patient outcomes, personnel support and sustainable operations
鈥淵ou can鈥檛 oversee EMS medicine from behind a desk.鈥� With a full-time medical director, providers gain a mentor, coach and advocate.
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