Feasibility study for EMS Service in PA

A feasibility study conducted in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania recommends that local Emergency Medical Services agencies strengthen regional cooperation and secure dedicated funding to stabilize EMS operations. The study was requested by county commissioners and reviewed the practices of most EMS providers in the county. EMS1 Key Findings Several volunteer EMS agencies in Wyoming County have folded [...]

Top Concerns for EMS Providers in 2025

1. Staffing Shortages & Burnout Continuing nationwide EMS workforce shortages Mandatory overtime and reduced time between shifts Fatigue impacting safety and patient care Difficulty recruiting and retaining new medics Burnout from high call volume and low pay relative to responsibility Paramedics feel stretched thin, and many worry the shortage will worsen. What Providers Can Do [...]