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.
Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery
Allegations of a coverup lead to disciplinary action within the fire department
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
Cody Byrnes shared how his ultimate purpose fueled his recovery from serious burn injuries to continue delivering hope to others
The Spokane Fire Department is changing the geographical area where paramedics are assigned
We can no longer shrug bullying off as “culture” or laugh it off as “tradition”
3,100 paramedics weigh in on reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls
FD, EMS medical officers voice their disappointment over the decision creating a hole in the northern part of St. Louis County for trauma patients
Catholic Health’s temporary emergency department in South Lockport sees an average of 10 patients a day by ambulance
City officials released new financial projections and possible spending to improve response times
Officials cited insufficient “trauma surgeon coverage” and more as cause to remove Northeast Regional Medical Center’s Level III trauma center designation
Calhoun County EMS continues operations despite voters rejecting a bid to make EMS an essential service
From house calls to heartfelt care: Inside the evolution of a Texas county’s community paramedicine program
Don’t feel you always have to catch the “test ball” and take things personally
While not a legal requirement like for police officers, firefighters and paramedics may witness inappropriate behavior in the field that necessitates intervention
Calhoun County officials were able to lock in the price and fund the new ambulances through a government cooperative purchasing program
If approved, Hamilton County EMS may be able to move out of their nearly-century old facility
Kadlec Regional Medical Center becomes a Level II Trauma Center after a year-long test run
The Greenup County Ambulance Authority is moving forward on ambulance purchases and service in unincorporated areas of the county
Tenn. school hopes $22M investment improves county EMS staffing
Springfield is building 4 new firehouses as EMS calls dramatically rise
Falck averaged 879 ambulance hours per day in June, closer to the goal of 900 hours since taking over in November 2021
Life Flight returned to Hot Springs after being closed in 2019
Steve Grau, Anna Liotta and Steve Wirth join hosts Rob Lawrence and Chris Cebollero at the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference 2023
Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Counties is working with firefighters, police officers to get ahead of crises and reduce suicides
Jeannette EMS states that poor insurance reimbursement rates are the reason for ending the service
Chief Russell Goodman on helping providers achieve mastery by supporting their education and ensuring they have the tools they need to do their job
Kern EMS Program Manager Jeff Fariss said the county and Hall Ambulance will implement several changes such as call sorting
Steve Grau, Anna Liotta and Steve Wirth join hosts Rob Lawrence and Chris Cebollero at the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference 2023
Wapello County officials look at supervisors, property tax levy and community paramedicine to fix EMS struggles
Host Rob Lawrence addresses the elephants in the EMS room
For the last two years, the Portland Street Response sent mental health workers and EMTs instead of police to people experiencing a mental health emergency