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Facing rising costs and staffing pressures, Lake Wylie ambulance service will transition to Piedmont Medical Center ownership in January
Uniformed Services University and NHTSA are launching a federally backed push to expand prehospital blood transfusions
Investigators say the director stole morphine and fentanyl meant for patients, with court records detailing alleged drug tampering across multiple agencies
Eleven Salisbury firefighters were among the injured when a roof collapsed during an offensive attack on a house fire after a gas line explosion
Daria Deibele joined Waunakee Area EMS in 2022 as a volunteer EMT and became a full-time paramedic in 2024
Beginning in February, Kern County will become the first in the state to equip all EMS providers with handheld, AI-enabled 12-lead ECG machines
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EMS1’s EMS trends state-of-the-industry survey provides targets for reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls
Adopting programs to improve service delivery and agency culture
A closer look at the causes and effects of pressure, strain and anxiety on the EMS workforce
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Prepare for the impact of extreme weather on critical infrastructure and EMS operations
Creating, developing and sustaining your own program, step by step
Expert perspectives on improving patient outcomes
Learn from a real-world use case of the rescue strike team and the three phases of deployment
Janet Taylor shares assessment and management tips for mastering seizure thresholds, classification and treatment approaches
What if scheduling and finalizing a transport could be done in 60 seconds?
Learn common triggers, assessment findings, and the different phases and classifications of seizures
Key findings from the Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey
A detailed look at the actions leaders can take to implement a systems-level plan to protect their members
Adopting programs to improve EMS service delivery and agency culture
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A webinar reviews key cases where the ‘most important vital sign’ helped shape care
It starts with sharpening decision-making skills
Protecting providers starts with a glove that won’t easily fail
Small changes to how EMS approaches airway management and ventilation can make big differences in OHCA outcomes
Avon Protection showcases the effectiveness and durability of its latest scalable protective system, designed for eye, nose and mouth protection in real-world conditions
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Professionally trained chaplains are building sustainable systems — and freely sharing tools and education with volunteer peers across the country
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Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites
Books
Explore the books EMS leaders, EMS1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
How new federal tax rules could affect your paycheck, deductions and long-term savings
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
Check out these EMS tattoos and share your EMS body art
Insulated, smart, and high-capacity bottles designed to help first responders beat dehydration on shift and beyond
I lived to retire from the ambulance company
Brian McCaffrey himself can remind your crew that “you go, we go”
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
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