The end of the year is a time to reflect on the major moments, milestones and memories of the last 12 months. How did this year affect your career, your goals, your plans for the future? What rescue, response or incident sticks out in your mind? Check out our coverage to view the year’s top photos, read our analysis of the biggest industry moments and vote for the top EMS news story of the year.
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle paramedics behaving badly, violence, medical errors and the premature end of the ET3 model
First responders went beyond the call of duty, pulling animals from sinkholes, frozen ponds and bear dens
Hear from a host of EMS experts on how to improve patient care, leadership skills and operations for providers and leaders at every level
Hope, Arkansas-based Pafford EMS went the extra mile – 750 of them – to save a young father in desperate need of an ECMO bed
Looking back into the data on EMS activations and trends, and looking forward in hope
Cebollero and Bashoor discuss staffing storages, apparatus and ambulance safety, the COVID-19 vaccines, ET3 and telehealth, the use of ketamine, and much more
Review the major milestones associated with initial vaccine rollout, clinic scale-ups, and the race to determine the efficacy of vaccines on new variants
One year later: I’m thankful for vaccinated EMTs and paramedics and their willingness to serve others with compassion and empathy
Hosts Cebollero, Grayson, Lawrence, Antevy and more address the year’s hot topics and clinical challenges
Any help we can get to naturally shift our mood into a more positive direction is something we can all get behind
The holidays can be magical, but they can also be stressful; as a first responder, you owe it to yourself to make it work for you
Zechariah Cartledge is recognized by cops and firefighters across the US who know him from his videos that capture him running a mile for each first responder killed on duty
Reunions, acts of kindness and first responder surprises to bring a smile to your face
From pulling people out of burning buildings, to rendering aid in a catastrophic traffic pileup while injured, these heroic stories of off-duty responders will stun you
The wildest calls of the year included an impaling, cicadas, a turtle, attempts to steal ambulances, and something you should not say to 911 dispatchers
Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he’s one of many on his crew who would have done the same
Detailing the US&R system in Florida, challenges faced by SAR crews, and lessons learned from the catastrophic incident
From Operation Warp Speed to debate over vaccine rollout, efficacy and immunity impacts
It’s critical for our relationships and emotional health to gather with friends, family and colleagues to share successes, challenges and losses
From roadside safety, to recommitting to universal precautions, to promoting public health, reflecting on our journey
EMS leaders reflect on the lessons learned and how to continue EMS growth in the year ahead
Sharing our gratitude and respect for the EMS providers who have sacrificed so much in the fight against COVID-19
Their dedication, commitment and sacrifice to the communities they served will never be forgotten as we look back on this unprecedented year
A driver suspected of driving under the influence plowed into Erik Bedwell’s ambulance, sending him, his patient and his future into a tailspin
2020 has been a tough year; take a break with this collection of heartwarming stories
Daniel O’Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
Join Jay Fitch, PhD; and Anthony Minge, EdD, for an encore of John O’Leary’s powerful Pinnacle Keynote
Taigman discusses his 5-step wellness checkup, how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including his own journey into meditation
Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn’t feel right saved his life
Focus on the 9,000 things you can do, rather than the 1,000 you can’t and follow these tips to reduce stress
Dr. James Betts had been working 80-hour work weeks at the hospital; 10 years ago, he committed to getting back to his fire service roots
This holiday season, focus on the gifts you can give and receive every day with true connections
