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.
There are great EMS employers out there, but finding them takes time, and the willingness to take risks on the unknown
Understanding the Employee Value Proposition is the key to attracting, engaging and retaining good people for your EMS organization
Protecting yourself from verbal abuse from a patient is one thing, but what if it’s coming from someone who is supposed to be your support network?
There is a lot to learn from the Page, Wolfberg and Wirth examination of hospital bed delays and the rights of EMS to return to service
How Austin Travis County EMS is publicly selecting its next EMS chief – How would you fare?
Take action to implement efficiency models and grow the shrinking workforce
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome EMS1 columnist Reuben Farnsworth to discuss his perspective on industry education requirements
Through nearly two years of pandemic, the HEMS industry has been hit hard but proven resilient
Surface the top talent your agency should develop with a focus on professional development and recognition
“We’re at an extreme need where I need bodies on the floor,” said Ellsworth Fire Chief Scott Guillerault
Five steps to using forecast data to determine par levels and a structured framework for managing EMS medical supply inventory
Boston-based Cataldo Ambulance’s Ron Quaranto discusses leading a large EMS organization through the pandemic, recruitment and retention, and vaccine mandates
In Caledonia, the volume of calls for senior care facilities has gone through the roof since 2018, Fire Chief Jeffrey Henningfeld said
Greg Friese turns the tables by interviewing host Rob Lawrence about how his Royal Army Medical Corps service has influenced his leadership through 30 years of EMS
Thousands of miles apart, two public safety professionals point to detailed plans as the reason for their organizations’ disaster response success
Hear from a host of EMS experts on how to improve patient care, leadership skills and operations for providers and leaders at every level
The agreement with American Medical Response and Global Medical Response includes the purchase of five electric rigs and an option to buy 25 more
A meeting isn’t just about turning up; it’s about being productive and progressive
“GMR has the breadth of resources to continue supporting and providing outstanding services,” said Med Express CEO Mark Majors
Steve Wirth and Doug Wolfberg join host Rob Lawrence to discuss strategies for overcoming hospital bed delays
Rutherford County mayor welcomes new director, Brian Gaither, and thanks former leader Carl Hudgens
As Cumberland Goodwill EMS prepares for the omicron variant, Nathan Harig, assistant chief, says costs are up but reimbursements are not
Inventory management technology can help your agency keep track of what needs to be restocked without a time-consuming manual count
County Commission President Jake Shade said he is open to receiving additional details about complaints regarding Christopher Biggs
Organizations frequently have larger recruitment budgets that they do for retention, but is this the best approach?
IAFF Local 1715’s list of complaints includes a hostile work environment, ethics concerns and low employee morale
Crew resource management, quick reference handbooks and fatigue management strategies can improve patient care and enhance safety
Cypress Creek EMS plans to reorganize its debt
Doug Hooten shares unique retention initiatives with Rob Lawrence, from doggy daycare to a resilience officer
Parallel findings in EMS survey data elevate leadership and career advancement as essential to employee engagement
Hear from live liver donor Will Lindbergh, whose selfless act inspired a charity to encourage first responders to participate in organ donation
A county official noted a transition from a hybrid to a paid emergency services model is beginning to look inevitable
You wouldn’t make cookies with just a fraction of the ingredients, why would you make decisions without all the data?
