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.
Danielle Thomas and Carly Strong redefine what leadership looks like in EMS
Steve Grau’s powerful wakeup call urging EMS leaders to prioritize mindset, breathwork and emotional clarity over management checklists
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
Veteran EMT Jeremy Sherman will lead O’Fallon’s expanding EMS operations as its first chief, overseeing budgets, personnel and equipment
Cyberattacks at two Lewiston hospitals forced EMS diversions and manual recordkeeping, disrupting surgeries, prescriptions and lab services
Lexington County saw a $3 million drop in ambulance ride revenue after outsourcing non-urgent EMS calls to a private provider
After a lengthy dispute, Connecticut health officials have tentatively ruled in favor of Aetna Ambulance over Wethersfield’s longtime nonprofit EMS provider
Amid concerns over response times and dissatisfaction with county EMS services, Grand Blanc Township is considering greater involvement from police and fire personnel
Inspired by his daughter’s experience, Battalion Chief Dave Edwards brought KultureCity’s sensory-inclusive training and tools to Thompson Valley EMS
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
Since the shutdown of Delaware County’s only Level 1 trauma center, nearby hospitals have seen emergency visits surge by up to 40%
When seconds count, structured knowledge counts even more. Learn how mapping critical info can transform training, decisions and patient care in EMS.
Weiser Ambulance District’s new community paramedic initiative is helping divert crisis calls from EDs and 911
With earnings nearly triple initial projections, Flint plans to reinvest ambulance revenue into a new public safety training facility and expand its EMS fleet
A drone can be a tremendous tool for managing risks while units are en route to calls for service
A woman is suing former EMT along with his parents and American Medical Response, claiming the ambulance company failed to vet his criminal past
Officials say Lauren Wilson posed as a paramedic, treated over 100 patients without certification and used forged documents to get hired
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepare to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
It’s easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
With a near 100% success rate, Buchanan County’s growing paramedic program is training locals from scratch to meet the region’s staffing needs
San Diego boosts ambulance transport rates for the fifth straight year, bringing them in line with county averages amid ongoing debate over public vs. private EMS delivery
Grand Blanc Township explores EMS overhaul amid wait time concerns and contract issues
From micromanagement to missed opportunities for growth, these red flags can make or break your EMS team. Is your boss on this list?
Dothan officials recognized an EMT and paramedic for their outstanding service and compassion
A fundraising campaign by the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation raised money to support ambulance companies transitioning to paid EMS staff
Wake County approved a $2.17B budget boosting school funding, prompting criticism over pitting public safety and affordable housing against education priorities
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
The proposed budget eliminates the EMS special fund, shifts $75M to the general fund and allocates $5.2M from opioid settlement money for contracted EMS services
Albuquerque Ambulance’s peer team helps medics cope with trauma, depression and loss through active listening and shared experiences
Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
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