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.
Eric Knudsen’s work as a ski patroller and EMT is reshaping how he leads innovation in emergency care technology
Why leaders who wait for alignment are quietly creating paralysis instead of progress
Virginia’s EMS director delivers a candid lesson in rebuilding trust, governance and integrity after systemic failure
The Grapevine City Council approved a $325,000 first-responder squad truck and the closing of Engine 1, saying the shift matches rising EMS demand
Badger EMS, a student group at UW-Madison, wants to handle lower-acuity campus calls, saying the program would expand hands-on experience while easing demand on local ambulances
Grapevine city leaders say a smaller squad unit will better handle rising EMS calls, while firefighters warn the change could impact fire response capabilities
EMS crews could see longer transports and fewer local resources as rural hospitals weigh service reductions under a new federal funding program
The proposal would require local governments to ensure ambulance coverage and offer incentives for those that consolidate services with other entities
After more than 80 years, the nonprofit Danville Life Saving Crew continues to shape careers, serve the community and balance its legacy of volunteerism
After FDNY EMS unions warned that low pay could drive out 1/3 of the EMS workforce, EMS1 readers said the same problems keep coming up: pay, cost of living, public perception and a system that still undervalues EMS
Stone County Ambulance District will improve response times with a donated building, saving taxpayers thousands
The Aston Ambulance Authority launched 24/7 coverage for four communities, rebuilding prehospital care lost after Crozer Health closures and offering competitive pay
Morgan County officials said the change will help cover a funding gap for the county’s ambulance service contract without raising fees on residential property owners
Veteran paramedic and former Brookfield deputy chief Kris O’Dell steps into a leadership role after Middleton Common Council approval
A Marine general’s blunt leadership truths meet a forward-looking vision of AI, autonomy and a profession that can’t stand still
Spokane County Fire District 9 will begin operating its own ambulance service July 1, becoming the county’s only fire district independent of AMR
Founded in 1976, a small group of volunteers built what is now West Hancock Ambulance Service, serving multiple communities
The new fee was approved as Douglas County Fire-EMS looks to recover supply and medication costs from 911 medical calls that do not result in a billable ambulance transport
Beginning July 1, the Lexington Fire Protection District will become the primary ambulance provider for the Octavia Fire Protection District, covering four communities with BLS service
PFD Assistant Chief Jeff Schripsema shares a powerful story highlighting the department’s commitment to its members
Real culture shift starts small, with consistent actions from a committed minority willing to lead differently
At NEMSMA’s leadership conference, Dr. Brent Myers makes the case that waiting for federal guidance is a losing strategy — and local governance is the only path forward.
Launched to prevent a gap in advanced life support coverage after Exeter Hospital’s withdrawal, the Plaistow- and Brentwood-based system now serves about 30 communities
The awards honor organizations and leaders advancing patient-centered mobile healthcare, with recipients spanning EMS operations, advocacy, research, education and medical direction
With response times exceeding 9 – 25 minutes in some rural areas, lawmakers are backing a bill to create a public EMS dashboard to improve transparency and guide resource allocation
Staten Island’s response times have declined over the past decade as rising call volume and staffing shortages slow advanced and basic life support responses
Bi-County Ambulance marked its 50th anniversary with a ceremony honoring its history, founder and ongoing investments
Asbel Montes calls on leaders to build accountability, courage and growth through intentional support
Lillian Bonsignore draws on her 30-plus-year EMS career to spotlight the financial realities facing first responders
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