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EMS1 Year in Review 2008


          From Our Columnists
Trauma Response Meets Disaster Preparedness

The Best of Our Profession

Just Chillin’, Heavy Breathers and Barack Obama

Two Landmark EMS Documents

Ratcheting Down the Financial Waste in Healthcare

Get Ready to Chill in '09


             A Year in Pictures

EMS1 takes a look at some of the most important global events and memorable photos of 2008.


          2008: A Retrospective

This year in EMS is marked by both tragedies and triumphs. A record-high number of Medevac-related deaths and several fatal crashes incidents and roadway incidents underline the dangers of this job. Yet, as EMTs and paramedics, we continue to push forward and work toward a professional, unified voice for EMS around the world. Looking back on this year of change, we in EMS should be proud of what we've accomplished and remain hopeful of the year to come.

— Kris Kaull, EMT-Paramedic
   EMS1 Online Director


               In Memoriam

EMS1 would like to honor the fallen men and women of EMS who sacrificed their own safety to protect and serve the lives of others. Learn more about the EMS responders who have died in the past 12 months at our LODD section.