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.
Culture, consistency, and connection matter more than command. Todd Steele shares battle-tested insights for turning failure into fuel for growth.
Pinnacle speaker explained how to use the ancient art of storytelling to impact EMS provider identity, resilience and excellence
From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm 鈥� and offering a roadmap for change
Westfield will begin charging for non-emergent responses, such as lift assists without injury, to help reduce unnecessary strain on EMS resources
After performing an initial assessment, Antoni Simmons, 44, allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from the patient鈥檚 purse
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
Three years in, Flagstaff鈥檚 alternative response CARE Unit has decreased ER transports and police involvement in crisis calls
The new Buchanan County EMS station features enhanced safety measures, including rapid closing doors, secure surveillance and storm rooms
A new initiative embeds social workers with first responders during 911 calls for mental health and substance use crises in Cuyahoga County
Backed by a voter-approved mill levy, Joliet EMS has hired its first two full-time responders, boosting emergency care and marking a major step forward in long-term sustainability for the once fully volunteer-run service
A committee sided with Mayor Tim Keller in a staffing dispute, allowing Albuquerque to replace one paramedic with a basic EMT on ambulances
North Andover Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes was the department鈥檚 first EMS coordinator and had launched key community health programs
Charlotte and MEDIC have agreed to add 50 EMTs and 10 ambulances in 2025-26 to improve response times and reduce fire department involvement in non-emergency calls
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
Floyd County officials are weighing the creation of a countywide EMS program as contracts with current providers run through 2026
The Town of Ulster conditionally approved the creation of a townwide ambulance district and draft budget, citing improved response times under its Empress EMS contract
Discover how the Johari Window helps leaders uncover blind spots, show vulnerability and foster real connection with their crews
The AIMHI awards recognize standout agencies, individuals and programs advancing high-value, integrated mobile healthcare
Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI
Danielle Thomas and Carly Strong redefine what leadership looks like in EMS
Steve Grau鈥檚 powerful wakeup call urging EMS leaders to prioritize mindset, breathwork and emotional clarity over management checklists
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
Since shifting to a hybrid EMS model in 2023, San Diego has seen faster ambulance responses and increased revenue, but paramedics say they鈥檙e overwhelmed by staffing shortages
Connecticut ED doctors warn that growing patient boarding delays are straining hospital care, prompting new state efforts to speed up transfers and ease overcrowding
At the AAA Conference, Dr. Long delivered more than a keynote 鈥� she issued a survival plan for first responders facing burnout
Turn conflict into connection with these leadership power moves
COO Danielle Thomas shares how an AI app is slashing cognitive overload, boosting crew confidence, and redefining onboarding
In partnership with UCHealth, Ute Pass Regional Health Service District joins a small group of EMS providers equipped to deliver prehospital blood transfusions
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