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A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were “role play” and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct
Spirit EMS crews and community members collected and delivered more than 200 stuffed animals to hospitals and nursing homes across western Ohio and eastern Indiana
Austin-Travis County EMS drew 350 applications for its latest hiring cycle and graduated 17 cadets in December, while private providers and new grants aim to shore up EMT staffing
The new program places advanced EMTs and paramedics on scene in Willows to provide life-saving interventions before ambulances arrive
A Loveland fire code amendment taking effect in 2026 will mandate AEDs in new venues with occupancies of 100 or more
A Collingswood commissioner is seeking to void the borough’s ambulance contract with Virtua Health, alleging a conflict of interest involving the mayor’s spouse
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From chronic burnout and staffing gaps to a lack of meaningful leadership engagement, personnel are sounding the alarm — and offering a roadmap for change
A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
A PCR can take 10 times longer than the call, but this webinar can help EMS agencies cut that time and provide complete call information
Preventing ransomware attacks is possible; our expert panelists offer several best practices your agency can follow to help reduce risk and mitigate potential issues
Find out how 5G enables public safety agencies to respond faster with real-time information that keeps first responders and their communities safer
How do you ensure technology will scale 5, 10 years down the line?
Discover the best security postures with high levels of availability and reliability
People are your most important asset, but what are you doing to retain them?
With turnover among EMS hovering at 25% per year and costing more than $7700 per paramedic, data-driven strategies can help you improve employee retention.
Airway management guru Kelly Grayson on when and how to escalate to a more invasive and secure airway, and when to elevate care
Explore ketamine uses and outcomes with purposeful data analysis
A crowd-sourced educational stress management experience with Mike Taigman and Angela Leath for cops, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 telecommunicators and correctional officers
Interoperable system solutions break data silos and support ongoing innovation
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Protecting providers starts with a glove that won’t easily fail
Opioid-settlement dollars are already flowing to EMS – see how to use them to fund secure, compliant narcotics storage
It starts with sharpening decision-making skills
A webinar reviews key cases where the ‘most important vital sign’ helped shape care
Small changes to how EMS approaches airway management and ventilation can make big differences in OHCA outcomes
WATCH NOW
From wearables to voice assistants, a new wave of device-initiated calls is changing how dispatchers respond — and why better tech and training are crucial now
OFF DUTY
The habit? Working out with your dog in ways that support movement, recovery and routine
The uniform doesn’t come with a manual for pet ownership — this might help
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Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day
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In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Using an online tax preparation service or working with a public safety tax preparation expert might save you time and money. Here’s what to know.
Every little bit helps; find out which fitness clubs give first responders the most bang for their buck
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
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The EMS1 Billing Software product category features information and resources for researching Billing Software for your agency, including resources for data management software programs and systems available today.
The Online Training product category features products and information for researching EMS online training and covering a variety of products and services, including training programs/courses available online.
Training simulators are key tools for building EMS skills through realistic, scenario-based learning. This topic covers high- and low-fidelity simulators used to practice airway management, trauma care, cardiac response, and other critical interventions. Simulators help EMS personnel improve decision-making, teamwork, and clinical performance in a controlled environment. They also support certification, recertification, and ongoing education. For additional resources used in EMS training, see Training Equipment & Supplies. Explore the articles in this topic to learn how simulators enhance the quality and effectiveness of EMS training programs.
The EMS1 Medical Monitoring product category features products and information for researching EMS patient monitoring equipment, such as monitor/defibrillators, monitor mounts, AEDs, and other tools for successful patient assessment.
The EMS1 EMS Automated CPR product category is a collection of products and information for researching Automated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) products. It covers a variety of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), training tools and other resuscitation products.
The EMS1 Capnography product category features products and information for researching capnography’s use by EMS personnel to aid in their assessment and treatment of patients in the prehospital environment. Click here to download a guide to normal/abnormal capnography waveforms.
The Software product category features information, product listings and resources for researching EMS software solutions and covers a variety of software products such as billing, field data and scheduling software, as well as computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and electronic patient care reporting (ePCR).
The CPR & Resuscitation product category features products and information for researching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) products.
The EMS1 Patient Immobilization and Splints product category features products and information for researching EMS patient handling and immobilization equipment, covering various types of splints, backboards, patient handling, stretchers, and other tools for successful patient immobilization.
The EMS1 Vascular Access product category features information and resources on equipment used for vascular access for researching Vascular Access products, including intraosseous infusion systems.