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.
With shifting legislation and rising costs, EMS leaders must master the art of financial transparency. This guide demystifies ambulance funding models, cost drivers and how to make the numbers make sense.
At Pinnacle, Dr. Jennifer Hall urged leaders to ditch command-and-control for curiosity and coaching 鈥� and shared exactly how to do it.
From post-9/11 to post-COVID, EMS leaders reflect on systemic cracks 鈥� and what must happen now to rebuild a future that works for patients and providers
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning 鈥� and how to follow their lead
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
EMS agencies can tap into $5 billion in SS4A grant funds to improve post-crash care, reduce response times and prevent avoidable traffic fatalities
From micromanagement to missed opportunities for growth, these red flags can make or break your EMS team. Is your boss on this list?
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
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
A report warns Berks County EMS faces underfunding, staffing shortages, and aging equipment, threatening response times and straining mutual aid
A must-listen for any medic who鈥檚 ever said, 鈥淭hat guy doesn鈥檛 know what he鈥檚 talking about鈥�
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
Donnie Woodyard Jr. joins the EMS One-Stop podcast to explore the EMS Compact鈥檚 impact on multistate licensure, emergency preparedness and the urgent call for professional unity
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
From emotional intelligence to adaptability, learn how to spot top-tier EMS providers
A model for personal and professional growth
Fire and EMS leaders can serve as a much-needed constant amid the chaos
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
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
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
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
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
EMS professionals completed Fitch & Associates鈥� 2025 Spring Ambulance Service Manager program, culminating in a peer-selected leadership award
A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe
If you鈥檙e tired of a toxic culture, this episode lays out a blueprint for EMS agency growth
A MetroAtlanta Ambulance paramedic has been accused of assaulting a patient during transport
After AMR pulled out of Cayuga County, local EMS crews have managed to keep up鈥攂ut are battling the same mounting costs, staffing shortages and systemwide strain
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department鈥檚 new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
The former Yellow Breeches EMS chief has been sentenced to up to 17 years in state prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions
Louisiana EMS leaders share how they kept crews safe, comfortable and ready to respond to the historic New Orleans snow
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