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.
The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support
When leadership turnover is persistent, is this a personnel issue or a deeper systemic problem?
During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the movement helped form the foundations of the pre-hospital care we’re used to today
EMS crews stand ready for any call from the 250,000 visitors a year attending the Greeley Stampede
A Staten Island University Hospital spokesperson stated the overnight service was “grossly underutilized” and was a supplement to FDNY EMS
Columbus officials say they can no longer provide EMS due to increase growth and calls outside the city
West Metro Fire Rescue said most of the injuries at Red Rocks were cuts and fractures
Fire Chief John Alston told the AMR graduates, “You are joining a noble profession,” and said that firefighters “work hand-to-hand with AMR”
Creating a mindset to achieve diverse, equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Annual starting pay for firefighters would increase to $65,000, up from $55,000. It also promised hiring up to three dozen firefighters and paramedics
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell announces plans to rename the USFA to the U.S. Fire and EMS Administration
Santa Barbara County supervisors will allow competitive bidding for 3 county-wide, non-exclusive contracts
It is paramount that we are finding the secret sauce to engage our workforce
Sun Prairie EMS is asking city officials for funds to hire more medics after learning about the closing of SSM Health’s emergency department
Learn how to plan for major industry shifts – both on in the field and at the agency – and how to navigate these transitions successfully
The Public Safety Wellness Center in Fairfax County will offer first responders a full range of services
AMR in Multnomah County says no ambulances were available for about 10% of 911 calls in the first 5 months of 2023
Low-cost options for improving dispatch, scheduling and resource management
Crozer Health owes close to $120K to the only vendor willing to work with them
Macomb Universal Ambulance Services will provide up to 18 ambulances over 4 months to manage the summer call volume and avoid FF burnout
A Logan County paramedic once worked a 120-hours shift and transports sometimes have a 6-7 hour turnaround time
Waverly Fire Rescue signed a second EMS contract and is working on ALS accreditation to meet the increasing call volume
Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Corps had served the Mohawk Valley and Southern Adirondack for over 55 years
Kevin McCorvey admitted to smoking marijuana, taking Adderall and drinking beer before driving the ambulance
The Idaho Falls Community Hospital and the Mountain View Hospital were able to quickly limit the impact of the attack
The EMSA in-house, zero-tuition program pays students while they are in the classroom
Since 2017, 7 EMS agencies across the state have closed while others face staffing and funding problems along with increased calls
St. Louis and Kansas City lead the state with open hospital staff positions
Operation in Akron is shuttered after AMR and city officials could not agree on future service
The ZOLL emsCharts NOW app lets providers quickly capture critical patient data at the time of contact, using standard mobile devices
Set a positive example by encouraging open communication, constructive feedback and shared responsibility for patient outcomes
Durham EMS is not at the point it was several months ago when ambulances were breaking down on calls
FAQs on owning, amending, retaining and sharing patient care report data
