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.
Why EMS leaders must break the cycle of overwork, silence and unrealistic expectations
Ambulance services cannot afford to feed the billing department incomplete, inaccurate or misrepresented information
I am past concerned. I am past surprised. I am increasingly furious that we are still allowing this to happen.
The quarterly index from PWW|AG and EMS|MC distills data from over 1,500 agencies to guide revenue-cycle best practices amid funding and staffing strain
A video of a patient encounter sparked outrage, calls for termination and debate among EMS1 readers about discipline, bystander response and cultural accountability
In Clackamas County, base ambulance transport jumps from $1,676 to $2,245; mileage rises to $72.90 and a non-transport fee is allowed under the AMR contract
In this “Leadership Crucible” podcast conversation, Blue Origin’s Dr. Todd Mosher shares powerful lessons in resilience, trust, and mission-driven leadership that public safety professionals can apply on the ground
The Fayette County EMS assistant director of operations fled the scene and was arrested at home
Rob Lawrence speaks with two former National EMS Advisory Committee chairs to uncover how years of progress were halted overnight, the critical work left undone and the path forward
After a first-year loss and a $527K shortfall in 2024, Cheshire EMS is in the black through the first half of 2025
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department or EMS agency discrimination and reporting practices
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve provider retention
Don’t underestimate the value of your experience; share it with others, especially with those who are just starting out
Wapello County’s EMS council weighed a high-school pipeline, community paramedicine and transit-aided transport among many items
Tonawanda Supervisor Emminger says it’s still moving forward amid criticism as Twin City Ambulance continues coverage without a formal deal
Peer-voted and honored at the county commissioners meeting, the Lenoir native became a paramedic at 20, helps recruit and mentor new providers
A letter from Office of EMS Director Gam Wijetunge informed NEMSAC members that their appointments had ended
Funded by $1.9M in city support, plus foundation seed money and community donations, the Danville Life Saving Crew’s new station aims to drop average responses from 10 to 8 minutes
After a heart attack, a 72-year-old waited five hours at Amberwell Atchison for a paramedic ambulance until Jackson County EMS arrived from Topeka
EMS veteran Mark Postma joins Rob Lawrence to unpack the latest vehicle standards and share why ambulance security can’t be an afterthought
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, public safety leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
The St. Charles City Council would add firefighters, build new stations and discontinue the city’s ambulance service in favor of expanded coverage by St. Charles County Ambulance District
Paid over three years, the $10K bonus aims to fill 11 vacancies in Kent County amid “bonus hopping” concerns
With staffing unsustainable, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is phasing out its E-unit
Medics weigh in on how skilled nursing facility policies and staffing gaps overburden EMS and the ED
Dells-Delton EMS, Reedsburg Ambulance and Baraboo Area Fire and EMS have each administered blood in the field since launching their transfusion programs in May
The Redding Fire Department is retroactively charging residents for non-emergency lift assist calls, with plans to expand the fee to all EMS responses
The Woodbridge Township Ambulance and Rescue Squad will cease operations effective Aug. 7, with emergency calls to be handled by other local EMS providers
Dorchester County EMS will provide non-emergency care to residents with lower-acuity needs, aiming to reduce 911 calls and ease ER overcrowding
Moses Lake officials have launched a study to explore keeping the current system, forming a new city fire district or creating a regional fire authority
No family should have to wonder whether their loved one might still be alive if an ambulance had arrived sooner
The 2025 CoAEMSP survey underscores a critical need for systemic improvement in how paramedic education programs access and utilize clinical and field resources
Brewster Ambulance and EasCare will return $6 million to the state after a whistleblower lawsuit revealed they submitted false claims for unnecessary or upcoded services
