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Chief’s Cadence: Ethical Leadership in EMS with Attorney Steve Wirth

In this episode of The Chief’s Cadence, Chief Shane Wheeler sits down with Attorney Steve Wirth, a pioneering paramedic turned attorney and EMS leader, to uncover the complexities of ethical leadership in emergency medical services. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, Steve explores the hard choices EMS professionals face daily—from patient care errors and scarce resources to the challenge of maintaining compassion amid burnout. They discuss the vital role leaders play in modeling integrity, fostering transparency, and building a culture that empowers staff to speak up about mistakes. Steve also highlights mentorship as a powerful tool for guiding the next generation of EMS leaders through the ethical “gray zones” that often arise.

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