2024 EMS ON THE HILL DAY

Register | Join us on Capitol Hill, April 17-18, 2024, to visit with congressional leaders and staff, and help them understand the needs of EMS in our communities and states – especially during this critical time. We’ll begin with a pre-hill briefing to meet as a group, hear the details of our requests to Congress, and answer any questions. Hill Day includes both seasoned advocates and first-time EMS advocates so it’s a great opportunity to network, learn, and gain insight on federal legislation and its impact on state legislative efforts. Registration is open and the fee is only $20 ($40 for physicians), which includes two receptions and congressional scheduling services.

• 4/17/24: 5:00pm–8:30pm, Pre-Hill Briefing and Networking Reception
• 4/18/24: 8:00am–5:00pm, EMS On The Hill Day Congressional Visits
• 4/18/24: 5:30pm–7:30pm, Post-Hill Reception

NAEMT RADIO

Episode 21 | In this edition, we talk to Matt Philbrick, Manager, GMR Life Global Medical Response, Shannon Watson, Regional Practice Administrator, BJC Corporate Health, and Nicholas Mutter B.S., NRP, Boston EMS. Discussions center on ways to introduce and maintain a culture of workforce engagement and collectively they develop a set of strategies and suggestions to help organizations achieve this.

Episode 20 | In this edition, we talk to the recipients of the 2023 National Paramedic and EMT of the Year awards. Paramedic Richard “Ricky” Battle of LA County Fire Dept. (CA) and EMT Wayne Chan from Monroe Volunteer Ambulance, Monroe (NY). Ricky is an instructor, lifelong learner, and one of the most sought-after preceptors for LA County Fire. Wayne is the president and training officer for Monroe Volunteer Ambulance. He is also a delegate to the Orange County EMS Council and treasurer for the Hudson Valley Regional EMS Council.

NAEMT Radio is hosted by NAEMT Member and Lighthouse Leadership Program Mentor – Rob Lawrence.

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FREE EMS RECRUITMENT GUIDE

Download Guide | In response to the ongoing, critical personnel shortages that our agencies are facing, NAEMT’s EMS Workforce Committee has collected some best practices and successful case studies of EMS agency recruitment strategies. Their work has been compiled into a new guide on Innovative Recruitment Strategies for EMS Agencies. This guide includes:

• Tips for starting a recruiting program.
• Case studies on what’s worked for EMS agencies.
• Practical advice on getting out the word about job openings and marketing your EMS agency using social media.

NEW NAEMT REPORT

View Report | Over the past decade, NAEMT has compiled information on approximately 400 EMS agencies nationwide in over 40 states that have launched MIH or CP programs. In February 2023, NAEMT surveyed these agencies to determine the current status of their programs. NAEMT also asked other national associations to share the survey link with their networks of MIH-CP programs.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

View Article | How Lancaster County EMS Built a Culture of Employee Engagement
When Clayton Catoe became director of Lancaster County EMS a decade ago, morale at the South Carolina agency was suffering. Under his leadership, Lancaster County EMS has built a strong culture of employee engagement, and the department is thriving. Today, the agency operates nine ALS trucks, has 116 full and part-time employees, and answers nearly 20,000 calls annually. Read the Full Story.