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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.

Do you agree with cohost Chris Cebollero that progressive discipline is “antiquated” and should be phased out?
A commitment to EMS excellence establishes a lasting reputation of respect, reliability and integrity
Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department
Wethersfield officials, EMS association are at odds over the proposed replacement of Aetna Ambulance
Complaints about long response times might come to and end for Chapin residents
Beaufort County officials requested bids for transport service from Daufuskie Island to Hilton Head
Charlotte County Fire and EMS has started a program to add ambulances during the busiest times of the day
Stratford EMS Director Michael A. Loiz has championed responder safety, PTSD coverage and increasing reimbursements
Removing bias in employee evaluations with actionable data-driven metrics
Jasper County officials aim to focus on providing countywide ALS certification, service to every citizen
The Denver Fire Department believes cross-training firefighters will help patients as Denver Health fails to meet response time goals
The West Covina Fire Department unveiled three new ambulances and a new fire truck
MedStar EMS in Baldwin County struggles with call volume as county changes from rural to suburban
Legislators are at odds on amendment that removes ocean safety from EMS
According to local officials, Falck ambulances were late to about one in every six medical emergencies in the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton
CPRMC first in South Carolina to elevate EMS collaboration in coordinated care and response efficiency with this technology
Hilltown Community Ambulance Association in Huntington avoided having to end service to six towns
It’s helpful to know yourself and your peers well enough to detect significant changes that adversely impact on-the-job performance
What public safety can learn from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
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Matt Zavadsky, MS-HA, EMT, details the impact of integrating a 211 system into the 911 process and the benefits to the community
Regardless of why an error happened, the focus should be on preventing any future errors, supporting the provider’s remediation plan and helping them move on
The vital role of self-awareness and authenticity in shaping EMS leadership
Chippewa Falls officials approved the purchase of IV pumps and a medication safe for its first responders
Thomas County Emergency Services began cross-training fire and EMS personnel as a cost-savings measure
City officials approved the plan to improve response times and keep up with an increase in patient transports
Jessamine County EMS moved from 24-hour shifts to help fight fatigue in EMS personnel
The original quarters for Medic 3 is a historical landmark built in the 1800s
Regional agencies cover calls allowing Burnsville officials to focus on the families of the fallen
We asked our audience, “How long should you look for a patient you can’t locate?”