Administration

5 keys to EMS long-term system sustainability

Accountable EMS systems: Why they are different and misunderstood, and perform better

What you can learn from Jack Stout's legendary career

Jack Stout received the Pinnacle Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering EMS management concepts that continue to resonate

How to accelerate your cashflow like a pro: Expert advice on agency management of accounts receivable

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Where’s the cash? The answer might be hiding in plain sight

Man collapses at meeting where residents questioned reduced emergency services

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Residents were raising concerns about the firing of an Alaska fire chief and assistant chief when a man collapsed, prompting an EMS response

Former EMS director alleges defamation, HIPAA violations, security camera snooping in lawsuit

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The EMT said he was forced to resign after “civil rights violations, harassment and retaliation” by a supervisor

Medic’s complaint prompts proposed change to Fla. county harassment policy

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A county commissioner wants complainants to be able to appeal decisions after an EMS employee’s harassment claim was dismissed

Employees at Ala. EMS endure insurance lapses

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Employees at the emergency medical service and their families say their work-provided coverage has repeatedly fallen through

Surprise? 4 ways to prepare your agency for an audit

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It’s not a matter of if, but when; be prepared by becoming familiar with the OIG workplan, and improving records management and communication across the agency

Idaho city EMTs object to leadership arrangement, policies

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A group of 15 EMTs said they would remove themselves from the roster if a list of stipulations was not addressed

Wis. EMS chief, captain placed on leave pending financial investigation

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An investigation was launched after the EMS board was notified of disparities in credit card statements

San Diego to switch ambulance providers for first time since 1997

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City officials made the decision based on responses to a request for proposals issued in August

Wis. municipalities still waiting after 22 years for fire-EMS district

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Heated disagreements between fire and municipal officials have left a proposed consolidation plan in limbo

Wis. efficiency study may lead to reorganization of fire, EMS response

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The research suggests that some municipalities may be better served if agencies from other municipalities responded

Report shows staffing, planning shortcomings at Wash. 911 center

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A consultant recommended strategic planning and hiring more staff to reduce mandatory overtime and improve morale

Ala. councilman accuses FD of unfair complaint against ambulance service

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Decatur Councilman Charles Kirby has long claimed that the city's fire department is trying to take over ambulance services by eliminating the competition