BREAKING NEWS
Rush County EMS received $3,750 from Western Cooperative Electric and the Golden Belt Community Foundation to maintain and improve equipment used by its crews
A TLC Emergency Medical Services ambulance went off the road while responding to a crash on the Onondaga Nation; both occupants were hospitalized in stable condition
A Burke Rescue volunteer carried whole blood across rugged terrain to help stabilize a climber injured in a high-angle fall during a five-hour rescue in Linville Gorge
Spirit EMS Paramedic Karl Kleinekathoefer was found unresponsive in a bunk room while on duty
The Boston EMS union said two EMTs were bitten, kicked in the head and struck by thrown objects while responding to a call
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🎧 NEW: Liz Harney on the human side of EMS
Liz Harney’s journey from patient to paramedic shows how empathy can change a life — and why EMS educators and leaders must treat the affective domain as seriously as clinical skills
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Transform everyday data into evidence that drives performance
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
This informative webinar will provide key information on how two public safety agencies (one police and one fire) funded comprehensive smartphone programs that provided issued devices to all personnel.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
In a field that struggles to recruit and retain qualified personnel, support systems cannot be treated as ”soft” issues
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The stretcher doesn’t fit, the dog is loose and six family members are blocking the hallway. Welcome to EMS.
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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