My Turn: EMS in Crisis

My Turn: EMS in Crisis

The week of May 18-24 marked the 51st Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in the United States. This year's theme was We Care. For Everyone. As a 35-year career professional and paramedic in EMS I think it's important to recognize our profession and my colleagues. but also and perhaps more importantly acknowledge an opportunity to discuss that EMS in the U.S. and locally are in crisis.

Wisconsin EMS staffing is reaching a ‘crisis point.’ That could be bad for you. - The Badger Project

Three bills working through the state Legislature would help EMS agencies fund themselves, subsidize coursework and increase reimbursements for some 911 calls, experts say. Photo by Annie Pulley By Annie Pulley, THE BADGER PROJECT “In 10 years, I don’t know where the fire, police and EMS service is going to be.” Christopher Garrison, fire and EMS chief for Sun Prairie EMS So says Christopher Garrison, Sun Prairie’s fire and EMS chief.   Fewer v…