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.
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
From burnout to broken trust, the warning signs are everywhere
Bill sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey would allow ambulances to carry blood products and administer transfusions
Undocumented, unathorized expenditures and inadequate financial record-keeping some of the 10 findings inside the Plains Volunteer Ambulance Relief Association
SGMC Health’s EMS system responds to over 23,000 911 calls across three counties
HEMSI stated it will not appeal the decision on the 2019 incident
The James City County Fire Department received the highest state honors for an EMS provider
Legislation includes a protocol checklist for treating patients in their homes instead of being transported to an emergency department
Attendees receive direct, real-time feedback from EMS leaders worldwide
Sacramento’s Squad 102 will be staffed by paramedics and is expected to respond to over 3,000 calls a year
Union for Hennepin EMS personnel say the majority of its members want handcuffs
Weekend storms caused destruction, power outages across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky
Burleson Fire Chief Casey Davis previously served as an EMS chief, assistant chief and fire marshal
Duette Fire Chief Rocky Parker wants Manatee County officials to allow volunteer paramedics to provide ALS service
Peyton Fire Protection District officials are looking at in-house solutions to AMR’s response time, staffing problems
$6 million from the package will be used for a sprint medic pilot program in three counties
New Athens officials are replacing the New Athens Ambulance Service with MedStar due to funding spent trying to increase staffing
Through the new quarters, Lancaster EMS highlights the increasing calls for service and a desire to increase engagement with community services
Riley County EMS handles a spike in calls for service thanks to community care team
The change in Fort Worth will make MedStar employees members of the fire department
Floyd County officials have replaced New Chapel EMS with AmeriPro Health and the Highlander Fire Protection District
Two Catskill EMS employees have resigned after a doorbell video showed their treatment of a patient who had fallen inside an ambulance
Months before Williamston’s hospital closed, an outside consultant sent a dire warning about emergency care in the county
Report finds AMR failed to consistently meet Multnomah County’s response time requirement since 2019 but was not penalized
Jeff Davis County EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was escorted out of the courthouse over what she called a “witch hunt” about staffing and leadership
Firefighters union in Allegany County fights against proposed cuts, layoffs as volunteer ambulance service sets to close
A Maryland paramedic recounts a patient assault, and the emergency services director and police chief detail legal options
Reflecting on how far EMS has come in 50 years
EMS leaders hold the blueprints as we enter the era of evidence-based practices
Longview officials expect Medix to save citizens $250 in response costs
EMS leaders and advocates rallied in Albany to promote bills that supporters say would take great steps to stabilize ambulance services
Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens
