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EMT Casey Carr describes the emergency care that helped save York County Sheriff’s Lt. Dave Godfrey after he suffered eight gunshot wounds in an ambush that killed three detectives
Records show 7,865 Denver Health Priority 1 ambulance responses exceeded nine minutes in seven months, while Denver firefighters kept their own logs documenting ambulance delays
Highlands firefighters stabilized a Jeep and extricated a trapped occupant after the vehicle plunged down an embankment and landed at the base of Bridal Veil Falls
Elkhart firefighters and paramedics were recognized for treating a gunshot victim with prehospital blood, a program that has provided transfusions to 61 patients since June
Former Marion County Rescue Squad volunteers reunited to remember the early days of local EMS and the changes that transformed the service from volunteers to paid paramedics
EXCLUSIVES
🎧 NEW: From combat medic to physician: Meet the 2026 NAEMT Paramedic of the Year
Oscar Monterrosa on triaging mass shooting victims in Las Vegas and working rural EMS shifts during residency
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Prepare your crews today for the emergencies they will face tomorrow
Avoid common registration delays that could cost you funding opportunities
Stop managing schedules and start strengthening your workforce
Learn how EMS leaders are approaching AI with clarity, confidence and operational focus
Practical strategies to build influence, engage policymakers and drive meaningful industry change
Work smarter, document faster and submit with confidence
Learn how public safety agencies can overcome recruitment roadblocks with real-world strategies rooted in leadership, transparency and cultural change
What the rule changes mean for EMS and how agencies can reduce risk, lighten administrative burden and support better patient care
Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
Empower personnel to step in early — before issues escalate
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
End the burnout cycle with proven initiatives to create a more sustainable EMS culture
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When call volume is relentless, these 5-15 minute resets fit inside real workflows — helping EMTs and paramedics lower stress, stay present and carry less from call to call
OFF DUTY
The off-duty EMS1 topic highlights off-duty incidents involving EMS personnel, off-duty passions of EMS providers and other industry-relevant information related to off-duty activities.
Hundreds of comments reveal broad support for off-duty cannabis use among EMS professionals, while questions about impairment testing, liability and federal rules remain sticking points
The Anthony Giambrone case exposes the widening gap between drug-free workplace rules, medical marijuana laws and what it actually means to be fit for duty.
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
The bestselling “One Second After” author urged EMS leaders to prepare for operational continuity,
resilience and decision-making when critical infrastructure fails
resilience and decision-making when critical infrastructure fails
Keep your new tattoo safe, clean and vibrant with these nine tips tailored for tough environments
Know when to stop, how much assistance to provide and how to hand off patient care to responding authorities
Self-awareness is the uncomfortable mirror that exposes the habits keeping you stuck — and it’s the first step toward reclaiming your direction
Check out these classic comedy sketches involving firefighters, EMTs and paramedics
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