EMS Management
The EMS management topic focuses on leadership within EMS agencies, bringing together a range of relevant columns and resources as well as the latest news on EMS department operations, budget issues and new appointments.
Leadership theory meets day-to-day EMS reality as Chris shares the challenges of fixing workflows, rebuilding morale and creating standards crews can believe in
Matthew Streger argues that preventable harm in EMS is less about knowledge gaps and more about culture, discipline and consistency
For 2 hours and 43 minutes each day, someone is influencing our providers, and ideally, it should be us
Orange County health officials suspended Anaheim Global Medical Center’s emergency receiving status for 911 ambulance patients, though the ED remains open to walk-ins
Salt Creek Emergency Services, a volunteer department, relies on donated vehicles and a small budget as repair bills, fuel costs and equipment needs continue to climb
EMS leaders say the grant-funded program could save trauma patients in rural Somerset County, but local officials worry taxpayers may be left covering the cost
Woodward County EMS officials say soaring ambulance costs, staffing shortages and inadequate Medicare reimbursements are straining services
The Logan Health Foundation is raising funds to buy a Bell 429 helicopter, which would give ALERT more space, safety and in-flight treatment
EMS personnel, dispatchers and other first responders are speaking more openly about PTSD, burnout and stigma as more agencies expand mental health programs
Community Ambulance breaks ground on a larger dispatch and operations center in Henderson designed to expand EMS capacity, training and fleet maintenance
An arbitrator found the city mishandled the investigation and fired the workers over a rule that didn’t exist
Three former Marion County firefighters admitted to attacking a rookie firefighter will serve probation under a plea deal
Edgewood, Santa Fe County officials reached a preliminary agreement that would keep county crews responding to emergencies
Why timing matters for prehospital interventions
Agencies must protect training time, embrace realism, and engage all levels of personnel to ensure every responder is mission ready — every time
The agreement aims to stabilize EMS in Chester after Crozer Health’s closure, with VMSC reporting faster response times in its first year
Two new units are already in service, expanding medical response capabilities for Sophia and nearby communities
The fee is aimed at Bellingham care facilities that call 911 for non-emergency lifts or moves, while keeping fire crews available for medical emergencies
Cumberland County officials say EMS revenue is improving, but collections remain $656,828 under budget for the fiscal year
Financial realities of prehospital blood administration programs in EMS
The complaint alleges Onslow County failed to properly investigate or secure the EMT’s phone after learning she photographed a critically injured patient who later died
Shenango Township’s ambulance will join McGonigle Ambulance Service and Elite EMS after school officials raised concerns about response delays during recent medical emergencies
Boston MedFlight says its new Manchester base is already handling frequent missions and will help reach patients faster while expanding access to critical care
Laguna Beach leaders approved higher ambulance fees to offset increasing fuel, supply and maintenance expenses, while funding an additional unit
Longtime Queens Paramedic Michael Greco takes over Local 2507 as the union pushes for a new city contract, pay parity and workplace safety
Richmond University Medical Center will take two ambulances out of service in July, raising concerns about response times as EMS cuts continue citywide
The proposal includes a 42% increase for BLS treatment in place, while union leaders say personnel remain underpaid
A 20% contract increase between Grant County Fire District 3 and Columbia EMS raises annual funding to about $256K while adding new reporting requirements
Georgetown Scott County EMS officials say fuel prices have jumped in recent weeks, prompting the agency to increase its annual fuel budget while maintaining full emergency response capabilities
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