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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.

Strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of leading a non-profit EMS organization
A fundamental approach to resolving conflict before discipline is required
End these 8 behaviors to create a culture where bullying is replaced by kindness, dignity and respect
Tammy Brewer pleads guilty to manslaughter, other charges
Insurance reimbursements lost as fire department faces probe
Chief: Short-term changes already implemented, long-term solutions planned
Firefighters prefer to not turn patients over to private ambulance services
City officials are investigating handling of 911 calls
What to do when working with a difficult medical director
Directors focusing on accident response, falling trees
Councilwoman also questions why fire trucks are sent to some emergency events
Ambulances will no longer be blindly sent into chemical plants
Man arrested on suspicion of operating motor vehicle without owner’s consent
State law requires ambulance crews to transport anyone who says they need to go to hospital
Woman dies after waiting for another response
Responder allegedly forged doctor signatures
City close to passing controversial policy
Reports alleged ambulance trusts could bring proceedings against drivers if speed limit broken
Ambulance Service will stop all uniformed staff from wearing socks decorated with cartoon characters
Critics say special treatment, exceptions made for city employees
Cause of victim’s death due to positional asphyxia
Emergency calls still answered despite rumors of bounced payroll checks
Examining the effectiveness of online discussion rooms
Health officials say EMT purchased several different types of drugs without proper authorization
Reduced funding leaves program understaffed, underfunded
Responder admits making threat to kill estranged wife’s new partner
Communications supervisor: Callers ‘get irate with us because they just want help’
County Fire Rescue has improved response times and saved millions
Metro Atlanta Meta-Leadership Summit includes 200 leaders in government, business and nonprofit community
Others concerned aboout eliminating need for city’s two independent ambulance services
Food, medicine and water dropped after 7-day snowstorm
Fire chief defends position on uniform policy