/recruitment-and-retention Recruitment & Retention en-US Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ If we want to keep up, it’s time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:55:25 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/public-safety-recruitment-a-job-for-everyone-xf8jauLYqCxeQ6Qm/ Making recruitment and retention a part of every public safety job description combats attrition and provides ample applicants that reflect your community Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:57:22 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/public-safety-recruitment-a-job-for-everyone-xf8jauLYqCxeQ6Qm/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ EMS is struggling to recruit applicants, but solutions exist: Take these 7 tips from agencies that are succeeding Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:04:20 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/do-something-different-why-its-time-to-question-everything-about-recruitment-O5QH8cWq8oZaOW4O/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ If we want to keep up, it’s time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:55:25 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/public-safety-recruitment-a-job-for-everyone-xf8jauLYqCxeQ6Qm/ Making recruitment and retention a part of every public safety job description combats attrition and provides ample applicants that reflect your community Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:57:22 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/public-safety-recruitment-a-job-for-everyone-xf8jauLYqCxeQ6Qm/ /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:43:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages /recruitment-and-retention/md-county-repays-220k-in-student-loans-for-first-responders Harford County's NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:19:53 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/md-county-repays-220k-in-student-loans-for-first-responders /recruitment-and-retention/n-y-junior-emt-program-jump-starts-students-healthcare-career Ward got her start at age 15 with the Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/n-y-junior-emt-program-jump-starts-students-healthcare-career /recruitment-and-retention/everyone-is-a-recruiter-in-public-safety Remember, the future of your organization depends on finding and keeping good people Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:04:13 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/everyone-is-a-recruiter-in-public-safety /careers/articles/camp-fury-empowers-girls-to-consider-first-responder-careers-dfesfFk6Zym3zAO7/ Through a partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, Camp Fury is igniting a passion for public safety and emergency services among young girls Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:02:22 GMT /careers/articles/camp-fury-empowers-girls-to-consider-first-responder-careers-dfesfFk6Zym3zAO7/ /ems-trend-report/new-ems-district-replaces-four-small-town-volunteer-ambulance-services Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:59:59 GMT /ems-trend-report/new-ems-district-replaces-four-small-town-volunteer-ambulance-services /ems-management/ore-county-sees-improvements-with-response-times-after-amr-staffing-change Multnomah County leaders agreed with AMR to keep using a hybrid ambulance staffing model after the company has made significant reductions to its "Level Zero" time Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:07:15 GMT /ems-management/ore-county-sees-improvements-with-response-times-after-amr-staffing-change /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis What CoAEMSP has learned about EMS student attrition and retention Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:19:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/how-accreditation-of-paramedic-education-programs-is-helping-to-address-the-workforce-crisis /ems-training-and-education/boston-ems-celebrates-graduation-of-new-emt-recruits 27 EMS Recruits spent six months and responded to over 3,700 911 calls in training before transitioning to Operations Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:06:08 GMT /ems-training-and-education/boston-ems-celebrates-graduation-of-new-emt-recruits /recruitment-and-retention/articles/5-recruiting-lessons-fire-and-ems-can-borrow-from-rotary-international-OnWLk2vZF3jzgYtv/ Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:48:11 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/5-recruiting-lessons-fire-and-ems-can-borrow-from-rotary-international-OnWLk2vZF3jzgYtv/ /recruitment-and-retention/articles/asking-the-right-questions-to-improve-retention-oUwQNs8ee1AqFm1j/ Stay interviews help employees feel valued, respected and supported, improving their engagement and motivation Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:33:30 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/asking-the-right-questions-to-improve-retention-oUwQNs8ee1AqFm1j/ /ems-management/increased-calls-decreased-staffing-lead-pa-ambuance-services-to-merge Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:57:26 GMT /ems-management/increased-calls-decreased-staffing-lead-pa-ambuance-services-to-merge /ems-management/consultants-recommend-iowa-city-increase-ems-pay-end-coverage-in-some-areas Pella officials consider significant changes to EMS Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT /ems-management/consultants-recommend-iowa-city-increase-ems-pay-end-coverage-in-some-areas /volunteer-ems/md-county-considers-changing-training-classes-schedules-to-improve-recruitment Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:45:36 GMT /volunteer-ems/md-county-considers-changing-training-classes-schedules-to-improve-recruitment /ems-grant-center/iowa-county-officials-receive-8k-grant-for-emt-training Jasper County Emergency Management Agency will use the grant money to help departments cover training costs Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:52:16 GMT /ems-grant-center/iowa-county-officials-receive-8k-grant-for-emt-training /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report Fitch & Associates and ²ÝݮӰÊÓ break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:35:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/what-paramedics-want-in-2024-examining-the-ems-trend-report /response-times/frustrated-over-response-times-n-y-town-creates-ambulance-service Tonawanda officials have created their ambulance service following frustrations with the current private ambulance service Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:02 GMT /response-times/frustrated-over-response-times-n-y-town-creates-ambulance-service /ems-training-and-education/5-things-that-make-an-ems-scenario-inappropriate An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:30:26 GMT /ems-training-and-education/5-things-that-make-an-ems-scenario-inappropriate /recruitment-and-retention/articles/why-early-exposure-to-ems-is-key-to-driving-interest-improving-recruitment-Dis23G2ByZndXGeC/ Early career exposure can make or break future career choices; here's how one agency is fostering school-age children's interest in an emergency services career Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:09:56 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/why-early-exposure-to-ems-is-key-to-driving-interest-improving-recruitment-Dis23G2ByZndXGeC/ /american-medical-response/amr-reports-improved-response-times-in-ore-after-staffing-change AMR changed the staffing on some of its ambulances to one paramedic and one EMT after negotiations with Multnomah County officials Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:23 GMT /american-medical-response/amr-reports-improved-response-times-in-ore-after-staffing-change /EMS-grants/150k-in-grants-available-to-pa-ems-schools-to-increase-workforce A pilot program begun in 2022 funds career training for high school students in three regions Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:45:57 GMT /EMS-grants/150k-in-grants-available-to-pa-ems-schools-to-increase-workforce /recruitment-and-retention/ill-fd-increases-staffing-after-dropping-paramedic-pre-hire-requirment Bloomington Deputy Chief Carl Reeb said requiring applicants to have the state-issued paramedic license was one of the biggest recruitment barriers Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:57:22 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/ill-fd-increases-staffing-after-dropping-paramedic-pre-hire-requirment /ems-products/software/scheduling-software/articles/how-many-hours-make-a-paramedic-or-emt-shift-N6GgllVDxu1Di7AI/ Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:14:49 GMT /ems-products/software/scheduling-software/articles/how-many-hours-make-a-paramedic-or-emt-shift-N6GgllVDxu1Di7AI/ /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 /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:43:43 GMT /ems-advocacy/immigration-policy-adjustments-could-worsen-ems-staffing-shortages /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask? Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:23:35 GMT /legislation-funding/9-questions-for-our-next-president /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation EMS leaders and advocates rallied in Albany to promote bills that supporters say would take great steps to stabilize ambulance services Wed, 15 May 2024 11:45:03 GMT /ems-advocacy/advocates-lawmakers-rally-at-n-y-state-capital-for-ems-legislation /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, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/