This class for fire EMS leaders will discuss data from current sources related to emergency care in America and the trends in emergency service utilization to forecast future needs for emergency medical services. This will allow fire EMS leaders to project the impacts of health system reform efforts and the need for unscheduled care options in their region. This will improve the chief’s ability to understand, communicate, and lead applications of the fire EMS service in the regional health care system.

*Eligible for CEH/CAPCE Credit