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.
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
5 practical ways to align chaplaincy with organizational culture and expectations 鈥� and why it matters
How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions
The Country Club Hills Fire Department Local 2720 stated it disagrees with the requirement of one paramedic and one EMT on an ambulance
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
Port Edwards鈥� first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
Allegations of a coverup lead to disciplinary action within the fire department
Enfield EMS is the fourth agency in New England to establish a whole blood program
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
Boston MedFlight is placing a helicopter at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
Orangeburg officials are asking MUSC Health-Orangeburg administrators to address complaints
Pafford Emergency Medical Services will be the new ambulance service in Lee County
Medical Committee Chair Dr. Jeffrey Kuo said medical operations are ramped up to support the needs of fans and players
The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support
When leadership turnover is persistent, is this a personnel issue or a deeper systemic problem?
During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the movement helped form the foundations of the pre-hospital care we鈥檙e used to today
Fort Lauderdale鈥檚 proposed EMS tax projected to bring in nearly $55M was stopped short by the need to have residents vote on it
Increases in drug overdoses and behavioral health calls have led some Twin Cities fire and EMS chiefs to use social workers and Community Risk Reduction to address demands
Over 90 percent of those who participated said support groups and therapy would help but the stigma is also a problem
Grant County Fire District 3 officials are looking to assess Columbia EMS and Lifeline Ambulance operations and areas of improvement
Sarasota Assistant EMS Chief Brian Nadler believes his sister-in-law could have been saved with this measure
With contracts expiring and staffing shortages worsening, local leaders seek sustainable ambulance solutions while pushing for state and federal support
Being present is only one part of MBWA: You also need to ask questions and build rapport
These priorities ensure leaders have the tools to inspire trust, lead effectively, and guide their teams with confidence and expertise
Two of the department鈥檚 original medics recall the first two calls they responded to in 1975
The South Central Ambulance District started in 1975 with a deputy and an EMT
Wapello County officials considered a resolution formally establishing an EMS advisory council
Explore the intersection of severe weather and emergency services with forecasting trends, infrastructure vulnerabilities and the importance of proactive planning
Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
The FDNY said it is investigating the alleged posts
Compare insights from both readiness- and demand-driven models
The Rye Fire Protection District chief is accused of responding to over 200 calls with expired paramedic certification
A five-year levy costing taxpayers 76 cents per $1,000 of assessed home value allowed Bend Fire to hire and train six firefighter/paramedics and equip a new ambulance
