MEDIC Solutions

09/17/2025

Stop by at 8pm tonight, the link is in the comments because FB does not like "links". All volunteers welcome, this is an important subject that many service leaders have difficulty approaching, and this group is a safe space for the discussion. Open forum discussion facilitated by Nancy & Kelly.

🚑 **Redesigning Volunteer EMS – Tonight’s Podcast** 🚑
The Zoom link is in the comments.
Tonight, we will continue the conversation on Community Engagement and Informed Community Self-Determination for EMS.

Collaboration is sometimes difficult to get started, but it’s also the only way rural and volunteer nonprofit EMS will survive. Regionalization or county-based EMS isn’t a matter of *if*—it’s *when*.
The real question is: who will decide what that looks like?

Those decisions will be made by the people who show up before the crisis, not when it is too late.
Hope to see you all tonight
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08/24/2025

To all prospective EMTs and EMS squad chiefs in the North Country...
.. introducing EMT 360, a new EMT class coming for Franklin, St. Lawrence and Clinton Counties! Hybrid classroom designed to accommodate the busy schedules of adult learners, emphasizing critical thinking and clinical decision-making, and far more patient contacts and clinical exposure than traditional EMT classes!

Click the QR code to sign up!

08/13/2025

All volunteers are welcome to join; the link is in the comments.

Just a reminder for tonight's podcast-podchat at 8pm! I know everyone is busy, tonight will be open to whatever is currently on your mind.
My current project emphasizes the importance of collaboration among agencies; it is the only way to achieve success and sustainability. Let's hear your thoughts!
Link in the comments below.
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08/06/2025

EMS and FD volunteers stop by and say hi!
Chatham House and Sacred Cow Rules Apply, and no whining!😏

*Wednesday Night Podcast Reminder-8pm EDT
Tonight, we will revisit strategic planning and discuss how it should inform your recruitment and retention programs, budgeting priorities, and community education efforts. Last week, we heard some strategies that are working for squads both large and small.
I have some new tools I am developing, and some of our high-performing chiefs have shared their plans.
Working together is the only way forward, and I appreciate the opportunity to hear ideas and solutions from so many dedicated volunteers every week. 🚑🚒🚑🚒🚑🎙 @topfans

08/04/2025

Looking forward to seeing many friends, and attending great education sessions EMS & FIRE PRO Expo next month! 🚑🚑🔥

🚨 Look Who's Presenting at the 2025 EMS & FIRE PRO Expo! 🚨

We’re proud to welcome Nancy Magee, NREMT, EMSI, CIC to this year’s powerful lineup of educators and thought leaders! 🙌

With 26 years of EMS experience and a 35-year background in business, marketing, and consulting, Nancy brings a rare blend of frontline insight and strategic expertise to the stage. She's served as a volunteer EMT, career AEMT, field training supervisor, and currently works as a consultant, educator, and Managing Partner at MEDIC Training Solutions, LLC.

Nancy is a nationally recognized subject matter expert on volunteer EMS, known for her workshop series, "Redesigning Volunteer EMS – A Volunteer Survival Guide," presented across the country. She’s the host of the "Redesigning Volunteer EMS" podcast, a featured author on EMS1.com, and a contributor to Dr. Bledsoe’s Paramedic Care textbook.

🧠 If you’re looking to tackle leadership, recruitment, retention, and funding challenges in volunteer EMS — this is a session you cannot miss!

🗓️ September 25–27, 2025
📍 Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort
🎤 60+ speakers | 100+ classes | 150+ exhibitors
🚑 40+ vehicles in the FREE Exhibit Hall
🎉 Evening events – including a night at Comix Roadhouse with Hazzard County!

👉 Register now at www.emspro.org | www.firepro.org

07/23/2025

All volunteers are welcome, love to hear new ideas from around the country🚑🚒🎤🎧
Sometimes we have 2 of us, sometimes 20+
It is a “ no whining zone”, and Sacred Cow rules always apply!
(Link in the comments)

Podcast /Podchat Tonight EDT!
Tonight's conversation will focus on why agencies seem to be stuck in neutral (or in reverse) despite the increasing urgency of the need for change. What would help create the courage to make difficult decisions, have hard conversations, and raise the bar instead of lowering it to accommodate toxic members or schedule deficiencies? Education opportunities: leadership, communication skills, and organizational management? Support from members, neighboring services, and municipal government?

What can those who are not in a position of authority do to effect change before they become another retention failure? How can they "deal" with the current environment while trying to address ongoing or increasing problems in the service?

I look forward to your input and ideas! 🎬🎤🎧🚑🚒

07/16/2025

All volunteers are welcome, but please, no whining or but buts!

Wednesday Podcast /chat @ 8pm EDT.
Tonight's topic was initially discussed in a previous podcast and continues to resonate as one of the most significant challenges facing EMS agencies today: the persistent presence of toxic, incompetent, or otherwise detrimental personnel.

Whether volunteer or career, these individuals often hinder the creation of a culture that values not only excellent patient care but also personal growth, teamwork, and pride in service. In many cases, a thorough vetting process could have prevented the issue from occurring in the first place.

Here's my perspective: remove them—Full Stop.
The long-term damage caused by these individuals far outweighs the short-term inconvenience of schedule gaps or the cost of unemployment benefits. These are not people you can “fix,” and allowing them to quietly leave often shifts the problem to another unsuspecting agency. Holding people accountable isn't harsh—it’s leadership.

If you’re fortunate enough not to be dealing with this issue, join us to learn how to keep it that way. If it hits close to home, let's discuss how to address the issue.

Bring a friend and feel free to share the link with others who might benefit from the discussion.
Link in comments
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07/02/2025

see you there at 8pm!

Census Bureau and AmeriCorps research shows that 28.3% of Americans age 16 and up formally volunteered between September 2022 and September 2023.

06/18/2025

Link information is in the comments!

Podcast/chat 8pm EDT. Tonight's topic:
The direct correlation between why agencies fail, and how they manage the business of EMS and their personnel in the eyes of the public. Perception is reality when it comes to obtaining and keeping the trust and support of your community. If you bring a band-aid and goodwill to the conversation instead of a strategic plan and a budget, your agency is likely to lose the fight. I'll tie this in with last week's topic ( why toxic people remain), and discuss why so many agencies hold onto "magical thinking" instead of addressing the reality of what surrounds them and is looming in the background.
DM here or info@medicsolutions for more information!
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06/12/2025

🚨 One Week to Go! 🚨

We’re counting down the days until our EMS Conference kicks off in just ONE WEEK! 🏥🚑✨

Get ready for amazing speakers, valuable networking, and a fun-filled time with your peers. If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time!

🔗 Register here: https://sites.google.com/seminoleems.org/seminole-ems-conference/home?authuser=0

See you there! 🌟👊🏼

06/11/2025

This has been in the news a lot...

We will not be having our podcast tonight, I will be visiting a sick friend at the hospital.
Next week, on June18, let's talk about why agencies hire- and keep- troublemakers and toxic people and how to deal with them.

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06/04/2025

EMS volunteers- Stop by and share your thoughts with us! 🚑🚒🚑🎧🎬

If your squad got everything it needed overnight, would it solve your current problems?
Probably not. Tonight we will talk about why.
*Hint: Organizational structure and a positive culture must first be in place. 🚑🚑🚑🚑🚑🎧🎤🎬
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