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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 [...]
When to Hit the Lights & Sirens: A Critical Discussion for EMS Providers
Why it matters more than ever For many of us in EMS, the sound of the siren and the flash of the lights are ingrained in our mindset: “This is a life-or-death call; we’re getting there fast.” But recent data and proposed policy changes are prompting a reassessment of that assumption. In Wake County, North Carolina, [...]
