In this episode of <a href='https://www.ems1.com/columnists/inside-ems/'>Inside EMS</a>, co-hosts <a href='https://www.ems1.com/columnists/chris-cebollero/'>Chris Cebollero</a> and <a href='https://www.ems1.com/columnists/kelly-grayson/'>Kelly Grayson</a> discuss the <a href='https://www.ems1.com/budget/articles/a-shameful-day-austin-ems-association-blasts-citys-14-cent-pay-raise-for-providers-hzg8WOcVo7hKGnlH/'>14-cent pay increase</a> announced for Austin-Travis County EMS; the first pay increase since 2018 – and not one that delivers a <a href='https://www.ems1.com/recruitment-and-retention/articles/pay-paramedics-a-thriving-wage-to-end-the-retention-crisis-68xRW8ONK5rmnMvM/'>living wage</a> to the members of ATCEMS. The Austin EMS Association was reportedly asking for an increase in EMT base pay from $19 an hour to $27 an hour. 
[Read next: <a href='https://www.ems1.com/labor-issues/articles/a-14-cent-raise-are-you-kidding-Gf0UrjiKkek9F2Eq/'>A 14-cent raise. Are you kidding?</a>]

In this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss the 14-cent pay increase announced for Austin-Travis County EMS; the first pay increase since 2018 – and not one that delivers a living wage to the members of ATCEMS. The Austin EMS Association was reportedly asking for an increase in EMT base pay from $19 an hour to $27 an hour. [Read next: A 14-cent raise. Are you kidding?]

In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ems1.com/columnists/inside-ems/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inside EMS</a>, co-hosts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ems1.com/columnists/chris-cebollero/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Cebollero</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ems1.com/columnists/kelly-grayson/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kelly Grayson</a>&nbsp;discuss the <a href="https://www.ems1.com/budget/articles/a-shameful-day-austin-ems-association-blasts-citys-14-cent-pay-raise-for-providers-hzg8WOcVo7hKGnlH/" rel="noopener noreferrer">14-cent pay increase</a> announced for&nbsp;Austin-Travis County EMS;&nbsp;the first pay increase since 2018 –&nbsp;and not one that delivers a <a href="https://www.ems1.com/recruitment-and-retention/articles/pay-paramedics-a-thriving-wage-to-end-the-retention-crisis-68xRW8ONK5rmnMvM/" rel="noopener noreferrer">living&nbsp;wage</a> to the members of ATCEMS. The Austin EMS Association was reportedly asking for an increase in EMT&nbsp;base pay from $19 an hour to $27 an hour.&nbsp;
[Read next: <a href="https://www.ems1.com/labor-issues/articles/a-14-cent-raise-are-you-kidding-Gf0UrjiKkek9F2Eq/" rel="noopener noreferrer">A 14-cent raise. Are you kidding?</a>]

’2 nickels and 4 pennies’: Breaking down ATCEMS’ 14-cent raise

For 14 years, the Inside EMS podcast helped drive conversations shaping the profession. Across nearly 900 episodes, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson examined hot topics affecting providers and leaders, from field operations and clinical decision-making to technology adoption, workforce challenges and agency leadership. With more than 2.3 million downloads and listeners in 51 countries, the podcast built a lasting archive of practical insight, debate and perspective for every stage of an EMS career.
While new episodes have concluded, the <a class="Link" href="https://www.ems1.com/inside-ems" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inside EMS archive</a> (and the <a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9h_epLtpB1FgPDxtW-VlYOsfVF14422Y&amp;si=bZsbp9wWp7-RVP61" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inside EMS YouTube playlist</a>) remains a valuable educational resource. Listeners can revisit discussions on clinical care, leadership, workforce challenges, professional development and the evolving role of EMS in public safety and healthcare.

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For 14 years, the Inside EMS podcast helped drive conversations shaping the profession. Across nearly 900 episodes, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson examined hot topics affecting providers and leaders, from field operations and clinical decision-making to technology adoption, workforce challenges and agency leadership. With more than 2.3 million downloads and listeners in 51 countries, the podcast built a lasting archive of practical insight, debate and perspective for every stage of an EMS career. While new episodes have concluded, the Inside EMS archive (and the Inside EMS YouTube playlist) remains a valuable educational resource. Listeners can revisit discussions on clinical care, leadership, workforce challenges, professional development and the evolving role of EMS in public safety and healthcare.

For 14 years, the&nbsp;Inside EMS&nbsp;podcast helped drive conversations shaping the profession. Across nearly 900 episodes, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson examined hot topics affecting providers and leaders, from field operations and clinical decision-making to technology adoption, workforce challenges and agency leadership. With more than 2.3 million downloads and listeners in 51 countries, the podcast built a lasting archive of practical insight, debate and perspective for every stage of an EMS career.
While new episodes have concluded, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ems1.com/inside-ems" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inside EMS&nbsp;archive</a>&nbsp;(and the&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9h_epLtpB1FgPDxtW-VlYOsfVF14422Y&amp;si=bZsbp9wWp7-RVP61" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inside EMS&nbsp;YouTube playlist</a>) remains a valuable educational resource. Listeners can revisit discussions on clinical care, leadership, workforce challenges, professional development and the evolving role of EMS in public safety and healthcare.

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