/ems-management EMS Management en-US Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:22:20 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-navigating-the-fast-track-to-leadership From jumping in the field to empowering crews in decision-making, Chief Nicholas Oleck fosters accountability and camaraderie in his department Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:22:20 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-navigating-the-fast-track-to-leadership /ems-training-and-education/be-curious-not-judgmental-what-ted-lasso-can-teach-ems Inspired by a post on the Humbled Medic’s blog, our cohosts discuss how the Apple TV show is a masterclass in servant leadership Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:45:54 GMT /ems-training-and-education/be-curious-not-judgmental-what-ted-lasso-can-teach-ems /ems-grants/articles/ems-grants-5-steps-to-success-51c3jgyJbEsYJi36/ Grant funding is a critical way for EMS agencies to fill the budget void Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:13:50 GMT /ems-grants/articles/ems-grants-5-steps-to-success-51c3jgyJbEsYJi36/ /patient-transportation/ind-ambulance-service-expands-into-interfacility-transports Heartland Ambulance Service will begin non-911 transports in Clark County Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:35:29 GMT /patient-transportation/ind-ambulance-service-expands-into-interfacility-transports /substance-abuse/wash-emt-has-certification-suspended-after-failing-to-enroll-in-monitoring-program The Adams County EMT had admitted to a substance abuse problem during an investigation into an altercation during a possible overdose call Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:20:21 GMT /substance-abuse/wash-emt-has-certification-suspended-after-failing-to-enroll-in-monitoring-program /ethics/investigation-of-chicago-ems-chief-asleep-at-the-wheel-highlights-professional-courtesies-and-shiftwork An assistant deputy paramedic chief retired and an EMS captain was suspended after an investigation found falsified reports Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /ethics/investigation-of-chicago-ems-chief-asleep-at-the-wheel-highlights-professional-courtesies-and-shiftwork /ems-management/pa-county-revises-ems-zones-to-prioritize-closest-ambulance-after-patients-death Officials in Fayette County and Somerset County agreed to a change after a patient died 3 miles from the closest EMS department Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:37:46 GMT /ems-management/pa-county-revises-ems-zones-to-prioritize-closest-ambulance-after-patients-death /chief-insights/chief-insights-navigating-the-fast-track-to-leadership From jumping in the field to empowering crews in decision-making, Chief Nicholas Oleck fosters accountability and camaraderie in his department Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:22:20 GMT /chief-insights/chief-insights-navigating-the-fast-track-to-leadership /legislation-funding/mass-fire-chiefs-urge-governor-to-approve-nearly-10m-for-ems 13 chiefs wrote to Gov. Maura Healy to keep EMS from collapsing following the closing of Nashoba Valley Medical Center Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:24:54 GMT /legislation-funding/mass-fire-chiefs-urge-governor-to-approve-nearly-10m-for-ems /fire-ems/milwaukee-fd-launches-new-medic-unit-with-reopening-of-firehouse City leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil Medic 8 at Station 28 and the reopening of Station 31 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:34:09 GMT /fire-ems/milwaukee-fd-launches-new-medic-unit-with-reopening-of-firehouse /recruitment-and-retention/wis-countys-ems-agencies-believe-they-will-fail-to-staff-rigs-in-2026 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 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:55:07 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/wis-countys-ems-agencies-believe-they-will-fail-to-staff-rigs-in-2026 /ems-training-and-education/be-curious-not-judgmental-what-ted-lasso-can-teach-ems Inspired by a post on the Humbled Medic’s blog, our cohosts discuss how the Apple TV show is a masterclass in servant leadership Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:45:54 GMT /ems-training-and-education/be-curious-not-judgmental-what-ted-lasso-can-teach-ems /fire-ems/its-a-big-step-wis-fd-starts-the-new-year-with-new-ambulance-service The Portage Fire Department launched its own service with 21 new hires and three new ambulances Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:01 GMT /fire-ems/its-a-big-step-wis-fd-starts-the-new-year-with-new-ambulance-service /ems-grants/articles/ems-grants-5-steps-to-success-51c3jgyJbEsYJi36/ Grant funding is a critical way for EMS agencies to fill the budget void Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:13:50 GMT /ems-grants/articles/ems-grants-5-steps-to-success-51c3jgyJbEsYJi36/ /fire-ems/ala-fd-launches-ambulance-service-to-reduce-response-times The Alabaster fire chief said there have been times when patients had to wait 45 minutes or more for a third-party ambulance service Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:20:39 GMT /fire-ems/ala-fd-launches-ambulance-service-to-reduce-response-times /billing-and-administration/auditor-finds-calif-ems-agencys-finances-to-be-very-healthy A review of Ross Valley Paramedic Authority finances seen as very positive as jurisdictions look at cost-sharing burdens Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:00:00 GMT /billing-and-administration/auditor-finds-calif-ems-agencys-finances-to-be-very-healthy /legal/mich-city-to-pay-1-5m-to-settle-gross-negligence-wrongful-patient-death-lawsuit Two Flat Rock EMTs were immediately fired after an investigation found they did not contact medical control due to the patient's disorientation Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:52:47 GMT /legal/mich-city-to-pay-1-5m-to-settle-gross-negligence-wrongful-patient-death-lawsuit /whole-blood/it-will-change-lives-w-va-county-ems-joins-statewide-effort-to-deliver-whole-blood The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is in the final process of beginning to carry whole blood on ambulances Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:30:41 GMT /whole-blood/it-will-change-lives-w-va-county-ems-joins-statewide-effort-to-deliver-whole-blood /ems-management/md-town-officials-ask-residents-to-question-ambulance-service-status Lonaconing officials are urging residents to ask the county why the ambulance service is not staffed 24/7 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /ems-management/md-town-officials-ask-residents-to-question-ambulance-service-status /legal/restraining-order-issued-against-ind-ambulance-service-in-ongoing-civil-criminal-cases The state attorney general is seeking to recoup public funds stolen by the former president of New Chapel EMS Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:00:00 GMT /legal/restraining-order-issued-against-ind-ambulance-service-in-ongoing-civil-criminal-cases /response-times/denver-official-claims-ambulance-response-time-goals-are-unrealistic "Our current standard is unrealistic," Denver Department of Public Safety Executive Director Armando Saldate said after an 11-month review of call takers and response times Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:36 GMT /response-times/denver-official-claims-ambulance-response-time-goals-are-unrealistic /mental-health/articles/helping-a-department-through-loss-syXqoNQiSVzvuNVH/ Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:30:19 GMT /mental-health/articles/helping-a-department-through-loss-syXqoNQiSVzvuNVH/ /ems-leader-playbook/chief-insights-respect-is-earned-not-automatic Alan Cowen, fire deputy chief (ret.) Los Angeles City Fire Department, reflects on leadership lessons Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:46:36 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/chief-insights-respect-is-earned-not-automatic /ems-leader-playbook/active-listening-in-ems-the-secret-to-safer-stronger-teams From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:36:38 GMT /ems-leader-playbook/active-listening-in-ems-the-secret-to-safer-stronger-teams /ems-management/budget-cuts-leave-ky-county-with-just-1-ambulance Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:03:05 GMT /ems-management/budget-cuts-leave-ky-county-with-just-1-ambulance /labor-issues/pittsburgh-ems-clinches-contract-deal-with-raises-and-new-benefits Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:33:12 GMT /labor-issues/pittsburgh-ems-clinches-contract-deal-with-raises-and-new-benefits /maria-beermann-foat-phd-mba-nrp-selected-as-va-director-of-ems Dr. Beermann-Foat was selected in a nationwide search of over 150 applicants to lead the state's Office of Emergency Medical Services Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:39:50 GMT /maria-beermann-foat-phd-mba-nrp-selected-as-va-director-of-ems /legal/judge-fla-paramedic-unfairly-suspended-for-off-duty-medical-marijuana-use The Hillsborough County medic was suspended in 2019 despite showing his valid medical marijuana card after failing a random drug test Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:37:51 GMT /legal/judge-fla-paramedic-unfairly-suspended-for-off-duty-medical-marijuana-use The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:20:41 GMT /ems-training-and-education/ala-fire-chief-addresses-inappropriate-ems-training-scenario A Decatur Fire & Rescue recruit school training video shows recruits facing a simulated injured patient inside a bathroom stall Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:05:17 GMT /ems-training-and-education/ala-fire-chief-addresses-inappropriate-ems-training-scenario /ethics/investigation-of-chicago-ems-chief-asleep-at-the-wheel-highlights-professional-courtesies-and-shiftwork An assistant deputy paramedic chief retired and an EMS captain was suspended after an investigation found falsified reports Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT /ethics/investigation-of-chicago-ems-chief-asleep-at-the-wheel-highlights-professional-courtesies-and-shiftwork /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic Officials in Kern County say over 40% of their calls are bogus or don't warrant a response Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:39:07 GMT /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic /legislation-funding/calif-fd-seeks-415m-bond-to-replace-aging-apparatus-equipment-and-stations The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said increased call volume over the last 10 years has added to the wear on vehicles and stations Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:59:21 GMT /legislation-funding/calif-fd-seeks-415m-bond-to-replace-aging-apparatus-equipment-and-stations /legal/maine-fire-ems-chief-resigns-days-after-reinstatement-despite-plea-in-sexual-assault-case The former Thomaston chief entered an Alford plea in a felony sex crime case involving a 14-year-old girl, stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in 2003 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:25:09 GMT /legal/maine-fire-ems-chief-resigns-days-after-reinstatement-despite-plea-in-sexual-assault-case