Acquisition significant in making EMS1 the leading online resource for the EMS industry
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – EMS1, a leading online resource for prehospital emergency medical personnel, announced that it has acquired Paramedic.com, the top online EMS portal created to expand and unify the online EMT and paramedic community.
The acquisition gives both Paramedic.com and EMS1 unique opportunity to combine resources as well as expand and solidify an online EMS community. Paramedic.com brings established credibility and a proven track record among the prehospital industry as a trusted resource to over 16,000 members. In combination with EMS1’s proven technology, resources and nearly 20,000 registered members, this acquisition will mean more complete and comprehensive information available to EMS personnel.
The partnership is focused on the direction and growth of this young industry. EMS1 and Paramedic.com are combining the strengths of each entity and researching the unmet needs of the medical first responder. Leveraging EMS1 and Paramedic.com’s technology and industry expertise, EMS1 is positioned to provide EMS personnel the appropriate resources, innovative products and services that better service the EMS community in the direction of healthcare and safety.
EMS1 was created by Praetorian Group, the company behind PoliceOne.com, FireRescue1.com and Corrections1.com. The motivation for EMS1’s development was to provide a quality online resource for EMS individuals. The site initially launched in July of 2007 and, while relatively new, is showing great potential. Bringing on Paramedic.com is a key step in achieving the ultimate goal of being the leading online resource for the EMS industry.
“The intent of EMS1 was to provide a multi-faceted portal for the EMS market,” said Alex Ford, CEO of PoliceOne.com. “As a part of that we envisioned an online environment encouraging communication between members of the EMS community. Paramedic.com was a clear choice in helping to achieve this goal. Among other things, Paramedic.com has successfully provided an online social forum for EMS professionals. Our long term visions were inline so coming together made sense.”
Paramedic.com was initially launched in 1999 but was not fully built until after September 11th. At that point it was clear that not just an online resource but an online community dedicated to first responders -- specifically the EMS industry -- was necessary. Over the years, the site has matured to become an important online destination for EMS personnel. With a user base that includes everyone from rookie to veteran, urban to rural, first responder to paramedic, the site has grown to encompass a broader market; including nurses and MD’s.
“Paramedic.com has been historically a grassroots site for the EMS professional, making the content user driven,” said Kris Kaull, Co-Founder of Paramedic.com. “This platform -- accompanied by EMS1’s technology backend and industry experience -- provides the opportunity to significantly impact the EMS market.”
For information about advertising on either EMS1 or Paramedic.com, contact Mario Pometta, Director of Sales, at 415-962-8319 or mario.pometta@praetoriangroup.com.
About Paramedic.com
Paramedic.com (www.paramedic.com) is an established EMS portal that has serviced the first responder industry since 1999. Paramedic.com is owned by eMed Security, LLC. who has enhanced technology communications between field EMS providers and Emergency Departments, provided expert content review of EMS/fire training materials, and has designed and maintained distance learning and delivery programs throughout the U.S. Paramedic.com averages 75,000 unique visits monthly and is dedicated to the maturation of the young EMS profession. eMed Security, LLC, (Paramedic.com) is headquartered in Bozeman, MT.
About EMS1.com
EMS1.com is revolutionizing the way in which the EMS community finds relevant news, identifies important training information, interacts with each other and researches product purchases. It is becoming the most comprehensive and trusted online destination for industry personnel and aspiring professionals alike.
EMS1.com is modeled after FireRescue1.com, an industry-leading site for fire-rescue personnel, and PoliceOne.com, the leading website for law enforcement with more than 500,000 unique visitors per month and more than 150 sponsors. EMS1.com is owned and operated by the Praetorian Group, the leader in public safety online media with a demonstrated ability to deliver valuable content and information to public safety professionals and drive targeted traffic and exposure for vendors.