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.
A firsthand look at how Pro EMS turned candor, humility and field-tested leadership into a scalable, mission-first organization
5 lecture preparation tips to ensure you leave your audience wanting more
The more complex the skill, the more attention it requires; so how do we get work done and still maintain awareness of the whole scene?
Chiefs say Dr. Carl Schultz endangers patients, demoralizes crews by refusing prehospital blood transfusions, ketamine, magnesium and opioid-care pilots already used statewide
Attorneys for 31-year-old Dontae Melton Jr. say officers restrained the man and waited nearly an hour for an ambulance that never came
The 18-year veteran had been placed on paid leave when officials learned he hadn’t disclosed criminal allegations that he tried to sell an opioid-addiction drug to an undercover agent
From collapsing comms to makeshift evacuations, Katrina showed EMS leaders what true preparedness looks like. Now’s the time to embed those lessons before the next storm hits.
Cheatham County EMS and the Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department have partnered with the county to fund, staff and host a daytime unit, with plans to expand to 24/7 coverage
After police move to Cowpath Road, the current School Road station will become VMSC’s EMS administrative and logistics hub.
When Harrisville’s CON failed to transfer to Natural Bridge, Lewis County Search and Rescue assumed coverage
Grady Health System unveiled “Grady Air,” a state-of-the-art medical helicopter staffed by its critical care team and piloted by Air Methods
Patrick County supervisors to transfer management of Station 8, the county’s busiest rescue squad, to Ambulance Services of Lexington Inc.
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service now carries whole blood on ALS units across Bartow, Cobb and Paulding counties
Addressing Sioux City Fire Rescue, the “Black Hawk Down” surgeon said only 2 % of U.S. rigs carry blood
Lake County officials said the change will cut the average workweek to 42 hours and boost health, morale and staffing
Four grant-funded paramedics now staff Wakefield EMS around the clock
FDNY EMS officer and union vice president says separating EMS from the FDNY would close pay gaps, curb turnover and give medics the autonomy to modernize patient care
Logan County commissioners approve hiring additional advanced life-support providers to strengthen ambulance coverage
Officials tell lawmakers that calls have doubled while volunteer ranks shrink, leaving hundreds of vacancies and slower rural response times
Why the termination of NEMSAC is a giant loss to EMS
Launched in 2022, Life EMS Ambulance’s Behavioral Health Transport program transfers 12–15 patients a day from Midwest hospitals to treatment facilities
Assets and crews from Crittenden EMS move to Pafford EMS as Osceola’s mayor says a single provider will streamline coordination
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
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