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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.

Continuous skills development is the key for emergency responders staying current in a changing world
Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success
Despite CMS’s comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC’s selective data edits paint a distorted picture — risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
While chaotic situations can turn many things upside down, they can provide an opportunity to reflect on current processes
The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
The new president and officers will serve a two-year term
Follow these steps to define roles, identify and mitigate hazards, and work toward the best possible patient outcome
The seven scholarships are for leadership mentoring, industry-specific leadership education, and grants to help EMS leaders complete post-secondary education
A Community Development Block Grant will cover most of the costs for the Cole County EMS project, and the rest will come from a sales tax for service
Executive coaching expert Vivian James Rigney recounts what a life-changing experience summiting one of the world’s highest peaks taught him about leadership
It’s OK to have flaws – we all do – but we must be willing to work on them
Communities are trying to answer the question of what they expect and what they are willing to pay for
Christopher Biggs remains charged with four misdemeanor counts in a large deer poaching case
While meetings are not typically a fan favorite, they can be productive places to gather and collaborate, if managed well
Learn how Avive’s new AED & response system can improve systems of care
EMS leaders should set the example and model the behavior that is best for the department and the crews
What to monitor, how to track it and how to make meaningful improvements
Contact your representatives about the proposed EMS Staffing and Support Act
Providing our middle managers the mentorship, resources and tools to lead well is paramount to the future of EMS
The team treats low-acuity patients, reducing volume for ATCEMS and emergency departments
Trisha Johnson worked for Osceola County EMS for four years
In this episode of Inside EMS, host Chris Cebollero touches on five ways providers can elevate their craft while also looking ahead to the future
Keeping the strain on EMS providers front of mind
If your organizational culture creates risks for your agency, here are some change strategies
Tips from Boston EMS for starting a health and wellness program to support member resiliency
One official said the integration allows for the deployment of EMS providers from an additional 10 locations throughout the territory
Some states lacked specific recommendations for things such as cardiac arrest resuscitation and when to stop
RAA focuses on a culture of safety, resilience training and face time with the chiefs when orienting new employees to the organization
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Maria Beermann-Foat to discuss how agencies can start the retention process in the first 90 days of a new hire
In this episode, our co-hosts showcase the industry stories that peaked their interest, including a two-state EMS council and the prevalence of violence against EMS personnel
In his ruling, the judge said the Biden administration did not follow federal law for the negotiation process between providers and health insurers