California's inter-facility ambulance system is at a breaking point. A bill in the legislature could change that. Assembly Bill 1328, from Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, is moving through the legislature now. If it passes, it will be the first real update to Medi-Cal rates for non-emergency ambulance transport in almost 30 years.

I never expected to find myself giving a presentation on grassroots advocacy in emergency medical services. But last week that's exactly what happened. I stood in front of national EMS leadership at the American Ambulance Association's annual conference in Las Vegas and made the case that our industry needs community organizers as much as it needs clinicians and lobbyists. I'm still kind of amazed I was there. How I Got Here Hi, my name is Marshall Woodmansee. My journey in

Every February, we celebrate the Black Americans who changed this country. We talk about Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, about Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.. We talk about scientists, artists, and activists. But we rarely talk about the men who invented the way we save lives today. Before 1967, if you had a heart attack in an American city, you didn’t get a doctor; you got a cop or a mortician. They’d throw you in the back of a vehicle and drive fast. That was

When Meta shut down Workplace, Royal Ambulance faced losing its main hub for communication. Instead of copying old systems into a new tool, leaders used the moment as a cultural reset. By listening to teams, simplifying access, and choosing Blink as a partner, Royal built stronger connections, safer operations, and a more engaged workforce.

Leadership in EMS isn’t about titles it’s about grit, curiosity, and impact. The best leaders push forward, ask questions, and take action.

Discover how Royal Ambulance’s EMT Open Houses foster leadership, mentorship, and networking to build future healthcare leaders.

The healthcare industry is grappling with a persistent and growing challenge: the staffing shortage.

Royal Ambulance launches the Career Bridge Program, aligning individual growth with on-the-job experience for future healthcare leaders.

California Ambulance leaders rally for a Medi-Cal reimbursement rate increase to address the EMS wage crisis and

Steve Grau of Royal Ambulance addresses the urgent need to increase Medi-Cal reimbursement rates to ensure fair wages for EMTs and frontline

Across the nation, EMT staffing is presenting a formidable challenge for the industry.