BREAKING NEWS
Grand Blanc students delivered nearly 200 handwritten notes and gift bags to first responders as the community marks the anniversary of the Sept. 28, 2025, shooting and arson attack that killed five people
Three people, including a patient and an EMS crew member, suffered serious injuries when a driver failed to stop at a stop sign, sending both vehicles off the road
The 24/7 air ambulance service in Danville aims to cut delays for patients needing transport to higher-level care after Air Methods responded to 347 local calls last year
The proposal, separate from the handheld radio upgrade, would cover about 19% of mobile radios in police cars, fire trucks and ambulances, with no local funding match required
Huntsville Hospital says the new emergency departments in North Huntsville and Hampton Cove will expand access to emergency care and help reduce response times
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🎧 NEW: First in flight, first on scene
Hyde County EMS is the first in the nation to deploy an eVTOL aircraft, putting a paramedic in the air to overcome the time and distance challenges of rural response.
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Prepare your crews today for the emergencies they will face tomorrow
Avoid common registration delays that could cost you funding opportunities
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
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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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