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.
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department鈥檚 new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
Backed by a voter-approved bond, St. Charles County Ambulance District is building its largest station and adding 70+ cardiac monitors to enhance EMS service
After AMR pulled out of Cayuga County, local EMS crews have managed to keep up鈥攂ut are battling the same mounting costs, staffing shortages and systemwide strain
With volunteer numbers declining and emergency calls rising, Franklin County is expanding paid EMS staffing and launching creative recruitment efforts to keep up with demand
An audit by the San Jose Fire Department revealed possible drug theft and tampering at 16 additional fire stations
Auburn City Ambulance is on track to exceed its $3.3 million budget marking continued growth for the city-run service launched in 2021
The former Yellow Breeches EMS chief has been sentenced to up to 17 years in state prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor
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
Ambulance crews rallied outside the Legislative Office Building, warning that a House-backed insurance rate plan could cripple EMS services statewide
A Carroll County medic is charged with stealing liquid painkillers and replacing them with saline solution
Explore the latest Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System findings and what they mean for EMS funding, reimbursement rates, and advocacy in 2025
With medical calls surging and staffing stretched thin, Palo Alto plans to expand its ambulance service using civilian EMTs
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The Kingston Fire Department is on track to receive reimbursements five times the amount collected in 2024
In response to growing ambulance service failures, Senate Bill 2033 aims to support struggling EMS providers through a 鈥榙istressed ambulance workgroup鈥�
After being fined for slow responses in mid-2024, Decatur-Morgan Hofor two consecutive quarters with over 90% of calls answered within nine minutes
When intentions don鈥檛 match actions, trust and morale suffer. Learn how to lead with purpose, awareness and genuine presence
From blocked bridges to trekking through the snow with gear in hand 鈥� how EMS providers in the New Orleans region responded
El Cajon care facilities will soon face a $565 fee for lift-assist calls, as the city aims to reduce strain on resources and curb frequent, avoidable calls from a small number of repeat offender
Rockport is moving to fully privatizing its ambulance service, negotiating for full-time coverage by a third-party provider to ensure consistent emergency response, day and night
The Keane Fire Department will have more firefighters to staff ambulances in response to increasing EMS calls
VMSC-Emergency Medical Services is expanding its reach and seeking stable funding from local towns, using $750,000 in community contributions to support growing emergency needs
Emergent Health Partners has been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, recognizing its commitment to high national standards across emergency services
How will the future of EMS and fire be impacted by federal government change, force multiplier technology and a new frontier for trauma patient care
The closure of Northern Light Inland Hospital is straining emergency services in Waterville, raising concerns that the region鈥檚 already-stretched mutual aid system could be pushed to its limit
Troy officials are weighing a $4 to $5 million plan to launch city-run EMS, arguing it could cut response times and reduce long-term costs
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