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.
No family should have to wonder whether their loved one might still be alive if an ambulance had arrived sooner
The 2025 CoAEMSP survey underscores a critical need for systemic improvement in how paramedic education programs access and utilize clinical and field resources
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
The proposed budget eliminates the EMS special fund, shifts $75M to the general fund and allocates $5.2M from opioid settlement money for contracted EMS services
Albuquerque Ambulance’s peer team helps medics cope with trauma, depression and loss through active listening and shared experiences
Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
Hillsboro EMS in Pocahontas County is closing permanently, citing high costs, regulatory challenges and a volunteer shortage
Officials broke ground on a $16M EMS station in South Boston, one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods
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After years of declining EMS revenue, Cleveland’s decision to outsource ambulance billing in 2025 is paying off, with collections rebounding
Broward County commissioners have backed a proposal allowing non-critical ambulance patients to request transport to a preferred hospital within 10 miles
Controversial bills from Rep. Mark Pless failed to pass in chambers, bringing relief to emergency medical professionals who feared weakened standards
Ulster County has approved a funding plan boosting ambulance services, offering targeted support, performance incentives and EMS oversight
Lancaster EMS opened its $6 million headquarters while recognizing the critical role of CPR training and a strong emergency response system
Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death
Despite profits from a partnership with Falck, city leaders plan a gradual shift to city-run EMS, starting with basic life support while evaluating a full takeover
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
Cass County’s EMS director sought $290,000 in pay raises over two years to retain and attract paramedics and EMTs, funded through billing, not taxpayer dollars
A report warns Berks County EMS faces underfunding, staffing shortages, and aging equipment, threatening response times and straining mutual aid
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
Three Bristol firefighters have been honored by the Southwest Virginia Regional EMS Council, recognizing efforts from SWAT medic support to EMS training
Cumberland Goodwill EMS launched a12-member bicycle team to provide rapid, low-impact response at local events, supporting the borough’s active cycling community
With two more key exits, including the fire chief, Gouldsboro seeks new leadership to steady its embattled ambulance service amid past fraud and recent firings
With Crozer Health facilities closed, Delaware County declared a state of emergency as hospital access dropped from 95% to 87% of residents living within five miles of care
Somerset Area Ambulance Chief John Jordan was honored for expanding access to defibrillators, improving CPR training and leading his team through rising call volumes and staffing challenges
From emotional intelligence to adaptability, learn how to spot top-tier EMS providers
A model for personal and professional growth
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
After 45 years of service, AMR will shut down its Lewis County office at the end of May as the county transitions to a new three-year contract with Medix, driven largely by more favorable rates
Honolulu unveiled 16 new and refurbished EMS vehicles—including its first MCI bus—to enhance emergency response across Oahu, with each rig blessed in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
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