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Ambulance accessories play a key role in supporting EMS providers during emergency response, patient transport, and on-scene care. This topic covers essential tools and equipment such as oxygen storage systems, interior lighting, stretcher mounts, communication devices, and safety restraints. Reliable ambulance accessories help improve efficiency, protect patients and crew, and maintain readiness for all types of calls. Understanding what accessories are available—and how to use them—can support better outcomes in the field.

Patient care is the foundation of EMS, encompassing the assessment, treatment, and transport of individuals in medical or trauma emergencies. This topic covers essential practices, including airway management, bleeding control, medication administration, and patient monitoring. It also includes protocols, documentation, and communication with receiving facilities. Delivering effective patient care requires clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and adherence to current guidelines. For tools that support care delivery in the field, see Diagnostic Equipment. Explore the articles in this topic to stay informed on essential skills and strategies for high-quality EMS patient care.

The EMS1 EMS Communications product category features products and information for researching EMS communications.

The EMS1 Airway Management product category features information, product listings and resources for researching airway management.

Patient monitoring plays a critical role in prehospital care, enabling EMS providers to track vital signs, assess patient condition, and detect changes in real-time. Monitoring tools include ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, and blood pressure tracking. These systems support timely decision-making during transport and handoff to hospital teams. Integrated patient monitoring improves documentation accuracy, care continuity, and patient outcomes. Training on device use and data interpretation is essential. EMS Software is another important topic that explores broader tools used in the field. Explore the articles below for guidance on patient monitoring equipment, protocols, and best practices.

Wellness program software helps fire departments manage health and wellness initiatives for firefighters. These tools support tracking of physical fitness, behavioral health, peer support, medical assessments, and return-to-duty readiness. Wellness program software also helps agencies analyze participation, trends, and outcomes to improve program effectiveness. It supports compliance with NFPA standards and other firefighter health guidelines. Investing in firefighter wellness reduces injuries, sick leave, and burnout.

Dispatch, call centers, and 911 systems are critical components of emergency response. These operations manage call intake, resource allocation, and communication between dispatchers and field units. Efficient systems and well-trained staff help ensure accurate information, quick response times, and coordinated incident management. Technology like CAD, AVL, and integrated radio systems enhances performance and situational awareness. Dispatch, call centers & 911 services must follow state and national standards for operations and training. Emergency Communications is another important topic focused on tools and infrastructure for responder connectivity. Explore the articles below for insights into staffing, protocols, and system improvements.

The CO Screening product category features products and information for researching CO Screening and Testing, also known as Carbon Monoxide Testing, which covers CO Screening products such as CO meters, as well as resources for carbon monoxide first responder rehabilitation.

The EMS1 Capnography product category features products and information for researching capnography’s use by EMS personnel to aid in their assessment and treatment of patients in the prehospital environment. Click here to download a guide to normal/abnormal capnography waveforms.

The Financial, Insurance & Legal Services product category features information and resources for researching Financial Services solutions, as well as insurance options and legal resources, and includes financial leasing options, various types of insurance, mortgage tools and retirement planning assistance.