EMS Sustaining Human Resources

Overview

As expectations and demands increase on EMS providers, so does the difficulty of recruiting and retaining them. Many volunteer systems serving rural areas provide little in the way of compensation or benefits. The problem of maintaining adequate staffing is exacerbated by increased risk from dangerous exposures, perceptions of increased personal liability, lack of leadership, inadequate physician participation, limited funding for training, equipment and supplies. Many of these problems lead to frequent turnover or marginal performance. When local physicians are present, they often lack the training, interest or incentives, including compensation, to participate actively as EMS medical directors. This section of the toolkit will focus on recruiting, retaining and training EMS personnel and assuring adequate medical oversight and accountability.

Medical Direction & Oversight

Recruitment & Retention
Medical Director Continuing Education

EMS Personnel

Licensing & Certification
Recruitment & Retention

Critical Incident Stress Management

CISM Resources

Training & Education

EMS Training Opportunities
Certification Programs