Leadership And Professionalism

Using and Understanding EMS Buzzwords

EMS leaders might find themselves trying to hit “benchmarks” and “core competencies” in “quality care” while still trying to “herd cats.”

Posted Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Effective Communication is a Key Tool for EMS Managers

Effective communication is often an overlooked tool EMS managers need to be good leaders.

Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2013

How the Affordable Care Act Will Change EMS

Now that the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare, and the president was reelected, healthcare reform is a reality—and it will reshape the EMS system.

Posted Thursday, April 4, 2013

Leadership Lessons from the Movies

Great films entertain, but they also teach. Chief Gary Ludwig shares a few of his favorite movies that gave him insight into what makes a good leader.

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

The 2012 EMS 10 Winners Build a New Reality for the Future

The 2012 EMS 10: Innovators in EMS award winners improve the industry in myriad ways.

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Ten Commandments of EMS Leadership

Being an incurable, self-admitted pack rat, it's not surprising A.J. Heightman found a note the other day with Jim Page’s familiar handwriting on it. It said, “The Ten Commandments of Leadership” on it.

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Ferno 2020 Vision Series Asks Visionaries What the Future Holds

The 2020 Vision program, sponsored by Ferno, asks visionaries in the industry to look into the future of EMS and come up with the steps that would be required to turn it into reality.

Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013