Leadership in Action: The Wisdom and Stories of EMS Innovators
PRE-ORDER TODAY: Reserve your copy today. Books are expected to ship by mid-April 2025!
Explore the collective wisdom of over 40 EMS leaders who have boldly shaped the profession at everylevel—local, state, national, and international.
Leadership in Emergency Medical Services is more than a responsibility; it’s a calling. This book unites
inspiring stories, actionable advice, and leadership insights to challenge future leaders to:
• Foster collaboration and trust within teams.
• Raise standards with integrity, empathy, and humility.
• Drive innovation to meet the evolving needs of EMS.
• Communicate bold vision and inspire others to act.
• Build strong teams, mentor future leaders, and leave a legacy.
Edited and curated by Donnie Woodyard Jr., a global EMS leader with decades of experience, this collection offers a rare glimpse into the minds of the leaders and visionaries who continue to redefine EMS. Through personal stories and timeless leadership principles, this book serves as a guide for leading with purpose, resilience, and courage.
Contributors include:
Local and State EMS Directors, EMS Medical Directors,
Frontier and Rural EMS Leaders, EMS System Innovators,
Advocates, Attorneys, Policy Makers, and many more influential voices who are driving progress in Emergency Medical Services.
A Book with a Mission:
Proceeds from the purchase of this book will be donated to the National EMS Museum Foundation and EMS charities, supporting the preservation of EMS history and the advancement of its future.
For EMS professionals, public safety leaders, and anyone inspired by bold vision and innovation,
Leadership in Action is a must-read.
Learn from the legends. Lead with purpose.
Raise standards. Drive innovation. Leave a legacy.
