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.
From ride-alongs to station visits, true leadership in public safety means meeting your people where they are. Trust isn’t built behind a desk — it’s earned on the ground
What the 2005 London attack teaches EMS leaders about scalable incident command and mutual-aid coordination
This EMS One-Stop international edition features Steinar Olsen, director for EMS and national preparedness in the Norwegian Directorate of Health
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
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