by Bob Holdsworth | Jun 13, 2020 | Business Strategy, EMS Leadership, EMS Management, EMS/Ambulance, First responders, Strategic Planning
So, how’s 2020 so far? Let’s recap, pandemic, shortage of PPE, workers out sick themselves, civil unrest, an unprecedented and impressive list and we’re not even 180 days into the year. Before all that started there were already economic...
by Bob Holdsworth | Mar 5, 2020 | First responders, Lifestyle Changes, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma/grief recovery
There is a lot of talk lately about first responder PTSD, increasing suicide rates and general lifestyle issues. While these topics are being openly talked about … finally … to date not much in the way of organized funding efforts or any serious official...
by Bob Holdsworth | Feb 3, 2020 | EMS Leadership, EMS Management, EMS/Ambulance, First responders
Many organizations try to “fix” their staffing problems by integrating paid staff. While this solution might appear to be the magic bullet for all staffing issues, if the integration is not done properly, you’ll just have a whole new set of problems on your hands. The...
by Bob Holdsworth | Feb 2, 2020 | Business Development, Business Strategy, EMS Leadership, EMS Management, EMS/Ambulance, First responders, Strategic Planning
“We need to recruit more volunteers”. “We need to increase the mandatory number of hours to get these shifts covered”. “Can someone PLEASE cover Friday night”? Does this sound like your service? Comments like these linger in the hallways and meeting rooms of agencies...
by Bob Holdsworth | Jan 26, 2020 | Business Development, EMS Leadership, EMS Management, Entrepreneurship, First responders, Small Business
I was recently involved in a couple of business conferences which are always inspirational for me. It is so much fun to be around an enthusiastic group of business leaders discussing ways to improve their organizations. As is always the case, when people have...
by Bob Holdsworth | Jan 17, 2020 | EMS Leadership, EMS Management, EMS/Ambulance, Entrepreneurship, First responders, Small Business
A new EMT completes an application for employment with your service. She looks outstanding, four years’ street experience, an associate’s degree, some instructor certifications…schedule an interview! The interview is going well, she has lived up to your expectations...