Your agency's drones may be a national security issue. On December 22, the FCC banned all new foreign-manufactured drones, ending an eight-year policy progression. If you operate DJI or other foreign platforms, this changes everything. Existing drones remain legal but could include risks. U.S.-made alternatives exist, cost more, but federal grants are flowing. Here's what every EMS leader needs to know right now.

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I’m thrilled to share that I was recently featured on the Registry Insider  video podcast, hosted by Bill Seifarth, the Executive...

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The "2023 Financial Evaluation of Minnesota's Ground Ambulance Industry" report (November 2023) has unearthed critical insights with...

In a departure from writing about EMS history, today's post is focused on the critical skill of interviewing. Download the PDF of this...

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