EMS1 Article – Order from chaos, meaning from numbers: The EMS data reset
Dr. Ed Racht calls for healthcare-first framing, action-oriented dashboards and the courage to celebrate wins — and be horrified by failures
FirstWatch Chooses Experienced Leader as Next COO
Christopher Cunningham says he’s ready to tackle the profession’s enduring, and emerging, challenges “Public safety has been under tremendous pressure for a long time,” says Christopher Cunningham, 45, who was recently announced as FirstWatch’s new chief operating officer. These are challenges Cunningham knows first-hand. He comes to FirstWatch from the highly respected MedStar, where he served for more than 20 years and which provided EMS to the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Beginning as a field paramedic with the organization, Cunningham was promoted...
NEMSQA Wins Nicholas Rosecrans Award for Reducing Ambulance Crashes with Lights and Siren Initiative
LAS VEGAS, NV (September 18, 2024) – The National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) was honored as this year’s prestigious Nicholas Rosecrans Award winner for their exceptional work on the Lights and Siren Collaborative. NEMSQA’s initiative has been pivotal in reducing the risks associated with the use of lights and siren in emergency medical services, improving safety for EMS providers and the public while maintaining high standards of patient care.
EMS Visionary Award – Mike Taigman
Mike Taigman, FirstWatch Improvement Guide, has been awarded the prestigious Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Jems – Mike Taigman Honored with the Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award
Mike Taigman, FirstWatch Improvement Guide, has been awarded the prestigious Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
JEMS – Kayla Welwood Selected as the 2023-24 Recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship for Leadership Development
Kayla Welwood, manager of Low Acuity and Integrated Care with the Clinical Hub, at the British Columbia (Canada) Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), has been named the 2023-24 recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship.
Mike Taigman Receives Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award for 2023 at UCSF
All Clear Foundation (ACF), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the wellbeing and longevity of Emergency Responders, including Healthcare Workers, and their families, has appointed Mike Taigman Chairman of the Board.
All Clear Foundation Names Mike Taigman Chairman of the Board
All Clear Foundation (ACF), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the wellbeing and longevity of Emergency Responders, including Healthcare Workers, and their families, has appointed Mike Taigman Chairman of the Board.
Voices of EMS Podcast #12 – Todd Stout and Jon Washko
Voices of EMS #12. The limited series of Voices of EMS (VOEMS) continues this week with Todd Stout and Jon Washko. You will hear how all three of us intertwine in this crazy world of EMS. VOEMS lets me revisit some of the Medic2Medic Podcast guests for them to tell one more story.
EMS World – Nominations Open for 2023-2024 Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
PLATTE CITY, MO—The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch, announced March 1 that it is accepting nominations now through May 1, 2023. Established in August 2021, the fellowship is open to emerging EMS leaders interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to lead EMS systems now and in the future.
JEMS – Nominations Open for the 2023-24 Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch, is accepting nominations now through May 1, 2023. Established in August 2021, the Fellowship is open to emerging EMS leaders interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to lead EMS systems now and in the future.
Police1 – California PD launches crime-mapping tool to create transparency and prevent crime
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — In an effort to increase transparency and awareness in the community, the Oceanside (Calif.) Police Department launched a crime-mapping tool to help prevent crime and reduce fear. The department is using FirstWatch, which shows calls for service over the previous 12 to 48 hours, Fox5SanDiego.com reported.
EMS World – Pinnacle Honors EMS Pioneer Jack Stout
A pair of events honored late EMS pioneer Jack Stout Wednesday (7-27-22) at the Pinnacle EMS Conference in Marco Island, Florida.
EMS1 – Jack Stout Celebration of Life at Pinnacle
Photo of the Week: Jack Stout remembered at Pinnacle. In this week's image, an EMS legend is remembered.
EMS1 – Ohio captain awarded first Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch and created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation, announced its inaugural recipient. “I’m super excited for this honor and so appreciative of this opportunity,” said Matt Parrish, who will attend Pinnacle 2022, next week.
EMS World – Inaugural Recipient of Jack Stout EMS Fellowship Announced
PLATTE CITY, MO—The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch and created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation, announced July 19, 2022, its inaugural recipient, Matt Parrish, a captain with the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Fire.
EMS1 – Jack Stout EMS Fellowship now open for applications
The fellowship, developed by FirstWatch in cooperation with the Fitch EMS Foundation, includes education and mentoring.
JEMS – FirstWatch and Fitch EMS Foundation Announce Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch, will be open to any aspiring EMS leader who is interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to lead EMS systems now and in the future. Named for the late Jack Stout, considered to be the father of high-performance EMS systems, the Fellowship will allow selected individuals to learn the principles espoused by Stout.
EMS World – FirstWatch and Fitch EMS Foundation Announce Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
FirstWatch and Fitch EMS Foundation Announce New Fellowship – PLATTE CITY, MO—The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch, will be open to any aspiring EMS leader who is interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to lead EMS systems now and in the future.
EMS World – Alert: Potential Russian Cyberattacks Could Target Public Safety Networks
On March 21, 2022, President Biden issued a stark warning that Russia is in the planning phases of a significant barrage of cyberattacks against the United States. "This is a critical moment to accelerate our work to improve domestic cybersecurity and bolster our national resilience," the presidential statement reads in part.
