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.
From ride-alongs to station visits, true leadership in public safety means meeting your people where they are. Trust isn鈥檛 built behind a desk 鈥� it鈥檚 earned on the ground
What the 2005 London attack teaches EMS leaders about scalable incident command and mutual-aid coordination
This EMS One-Stop international edition features Steinar Olsen, director for EMS and national preparedness in the Norwegian Directorate of Health
Six weeks after the closure of Crozer Health hospitals, Radnor officials report stable call volumes, response times and offloading durations
Traverse City is ramping up efforts to make its fire department the primary ambulance transport agency, with new hires, paramedic training and additional equipment underway
A Forbes Top Futurist with skin in the game calls for EMS to re-examine how it recruits, relates and retains its people in an era of relentless change
Auburn City Council approved a contract making Springport the second Cayuga County town to formalize ambulance services
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
Corvallis ambulance rates will rise July 1, with basic life support jumping $350 to $2,100 and other service fees also increasing
Veteran EMT Jeremy Sherman will lead O鈥橣allon鈥檚 expanding EMS operations as its first chief, overseeing budgets, personnel and equipment
Cyberattacks at two Lewiston hospitals forced EMS diversions and manual recordkeeping, disrupting surgeries, prescriptions and lab services
Lexington County saw a $3 million drop in ambulance ride revenue after outsourcing non-urgent EMS calls to a private provider
After a lengthy dispute, Connecticut health officials have tentatively ruled in favor of Aetna Ambulance over Wethersfield鈥檚 longtime nonprofit EMS provider
Amid concerns over response times and dissatisfaction with county EMS services, Grand Blanc Township is considering greater involvement from police and fire personnel
Inspired by his daughter鈥檚 experience, Battalion Chief Dave Edwards brought KultureCity鈥檚 sensory-inclusive training and tools to Thompson Valley EMS
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
Since the shutdown of Delaware County鈥檚 only Level 1 trauma center, nearby hospitals have seen emergency visits surge by up to 40%
When seconds count, structured knowledge counts even more. Learn how mapping critical info can transform training, decisions and patient care in EMS.
Weiser Ambulance District鈥檚 new community paramedic initiative is helping divert crisis calls from EDs and 911
With earnings nearly triple initial projections, Flint plans to reinvest ambulance revenue into a new public safety training facility and expand its EMS fleet
A drone can be a tremendous tool for managing risks while units are en route to calls for service
A woman is suing former EMT along with his parents and American Medical Response, claiming the ambulance company failed to vet his criminal past
Officials say Lauren Wilson posed as a paramedic, treated over 100 patients without certification and used forged documents to get hired
After 20 years of advocacy, Richmond firefighters prepare to deliver ALS, closing a critical gap in emergency care across Contra Costa County
It鈥檚 easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
With a near 100% success rate, Buchanan County鈥檚 growing paramedic program is training locals from scratch to meet the region鈥檚 staffing needs
San Diego boosts ambulance transport rates for the fifth straight year, bringing them in line with county averages amid ongoing debate over public vs. private EMS delivery
Grand Blanc Township explores EMS overhaul amid wait time concerns and contract issues
From micromanagement to missed opportunities for growth, these red flags can make or break your EMS team. Is your boss on this list?
Dothan officials recognized an EMT and paramedic for their outstanding service and compassion
A fundraising campaign by the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation raised money to support ambulance companies transitioning to paid EMS staff
Wake County approved a $2.17B budget boosting school funding, prompting criticism over pitting public safety and affordable housing against education priorities
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