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.
Leadership is about serving others, not feeding your ego
Leading through crisis without losing hope 鈥� the Stockdale Paradox in EMS
In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master鈥檚-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies 鈥� and why quality must be a leadership priority
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
A fatal medication error and subsequent involuntary manslaughter charge highlights the ongoing challenges of error reporting in EMS
Regardless of why an error happened, the focus should be on preventing any future errors, supporting the provider鈥檚 remediation plan and helping them move on
Crozer Health鈥檚 reassigning ambulances to cover non-emergency transfers means fewer rigs available to respond to emergencies
Moline Deputy Chief Travis Noyd recalled wondering about his path in engineering technology before deciding to switch careers and become a paramedic
First Response accused Decatur and Decatur Morgan Hospital of conspiring to create conditions where First Response would lose its certificate of public necessity and convenience
Ellsworth fire officials are looking at strategic upgrades to meet a growing demand for EMS
New Britain officials credit Narcan training and social services with a 51% decline in opioid deaths
Heartland Ambulance Service will begin non-911 transports in Clark County
The Adams County EMT had admitted to a substance abuse problem during an investigation into an altercation during a possible overdose call
An assistant deputy paramedic chief retired and an EMS captain was suspended after an investigation found falsified reports
Officials in Fayette County and Somerset County agreed to a change after a patient died 3 miles from the closest EMS department
From jumping in the field to empowering crews in decision-making, Chief Nicholas Oleck fosters accountability and camaraderie in his 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
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