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 jumping in the field to empowering crews in decision-making, Chief Nicholas Oleck fosters accountability and camaraderie in his department
Inspired by a post on the Humbled Medic鈥檚 blog, our cohosts discuss how the Apple TV show is a masterclass in servant leadership
Grant funding is a critical way for EMS agencies to fill the budget void
Officials in Fayette County and Somerset County agreed to a change after a patient died 3 miles from the closest EMS department
13 chiefs wrote to Gov. Maura Healy to keep EMS from collapsing following the closing of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
City leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil Medic 8 at Station 28 and the reopening of Station 31
A survey of Chippewa County EMS agencies finds that more than half believe they will have trouble with staffing, call volume and transport times next year
The Portage Fire Department launched its own service with 21 new hires and three new ambulances
The Alabaster fire chief said there have been times when patients had to wait 45 minutes or more for a third-party ambulance service
A review of Ross Valley Paramedic Authority finances seen as very positive as jurisdictions look at cost-sharing burdens
Two Flat Rock EMTs were immediately fired after an investigation found they did not contact medical control due to the patient鈥檚 disorientation
The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is in the final process of beginning to carry whole blood on ambulances
Lonaconing officials are urging residents to ask the county why the ambulance service is not staffed 24/7
The state attorney general is seeking to recoup public funds stolen by the former president of New Chapel EMS
鈥淥ur current standard is unrealistic,鈥� Denver Department of Public Safety Executive Director Armando Saldate said after an 11-month review of call takers and response times
Lessons from a Florida chief鈥檚 message to grieving members
Alan Cowen, fire deputy chief (ret.) Los Angeles City Fire Department, reflects on leadership lessons
From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care
Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures
Dr. Beermann-Foat was selected in a nationwide search of over 150 applicants to lead the state鈥檚 Office of Emergency Medical Services
The Hillsborough County medic was suspended in 2019 despite showing his valid medical marijuana card after failing a random drug test
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Members of Local 2 issued the vote after going without a contract or raise since June 2021
Honolulu city officials call for a study to be done on the merger of paramedics into the fire department following a survey of EMS personnel
The 9th annual What Paramedics Want survey wants to hear from medical first responders, EMTs and paramedics about their career satisfaction, health and wellness
Decatur Morgan Hospital鈥檚 ambulance service began operations two years ago after the hospital outbid Lifeguard Ambulance
Executive Director Eileen Frazer, RN, CEN devoted 35 years to creating and developing CAMTS
Effingham first responders and city council members met to discuss needs following a spending survey of residents
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