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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.

The owners of a special event standby service in Nevada offer lessons learned from the Route 91 festival shooting in Las Vegas
Educators must make continuing education compelling, not just compulsory
In an era of thin resources and rising demands, it’s not just tech or tactics that define great EMS teams — it’s leadership rooted in everyday respect
As society becomes more and more litigious, EMS providers face greater and greater risk by not fully documenting their calls
Allegany County officials made offers to EMS personnel laid off this summer due to a $2M deficit
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Fire are at odds over firefighters taking over patient transports and rescues
The Ford City Ambulance director apologized for a post on a private employee’s page, stating that policies will be reviewed and additional training will be implemented
The Seattle Fire Department’s buprenorphine pilot program will now allow firefighter/EMTs to use the drug with patients experiencing severe opioid withdrawal
Scranton officials are looking at the advantages and disadvantages of fire-based EMS following a feasibility study
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said increased call volume over the last 10 years has added to the wear on vehicles and stations
Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members
Stay interviews help employees feel valued, respected and supported, improving their engagement and motivation
Embracing smarter, more effective strategies to keep pace with the evidence-based advancements reshaping our profession
Pella officials consider significant changes to EMS
The Town of Tonawanda and Twin City Ambulance are debating the information in a consultant’s review of operations and finances
Learn how to level up your leadership without alienating your workforce
Our co-hosts discuss Cebollero’s recent Forbes article about tips for constructing a leadership development program
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews
Our co-hosts take an EMS leader and paramedic standpoint in order to help answer a listener’s question
“You’ve got to be able to earn your leadership every day”
Harford County officials are working to counter both burnout and boredom in their efforts to recruit more volunteers
Empowering the next generation to lead with empathy, integrity and a commitment to the well-being of others through the principles of servant leadership
The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team
Paramedics and case managers with Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit have seen a decline in responses since it was created in 2021
First responders, staff and patients at the psychiatric hospital for children were not told about the active shooter drill
Understand the four components of a negligent act and how to protect yourself from a negligence claim
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
EMS crews and ambulance services from across the country have deployed to assist with response efforts following Hurricane Milton
Fitch & Associates and EMS1 break down trends in staffing, operations and career longevity
Navigating the shift in financial responsibility and the impact rural EMS practices and policies
The fallout from Hurricane Helene has forced some hospitals to begin conserving supplies