Optimizing resource management

Actionable insights for overcoming EMS workforce challenges and achieving career success

Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages

A step-by-step guide to cloud EMS

Update your understanding of the role of antibiotics, fluid administration and coordination of clinical care

New insight into the latest technology

Addressing the hidden dangers of cardiovascular disease

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

Whether in virtual reality or on a web browser, first responders can practice medical and behavioral health scenarios in a safe, realistic environment

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Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that

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Christmas spirit is all around us, in the cops, EMTs, firefighters and nurses who bring hope just by showing up

A paramedic’s role is to help people and do the best they can for each patient

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Discover how EMTs and paramedics can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and humidity control

A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs

Bloodwork, CPAP therapy, supplements and nighttime routines can address hidden health issues that sabotage rest — and help medics sleep soundly again

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The EMS1 EMS Communications product category features products and information for researching EMS communications.

Patient monitoring plays a critical role in prehospital care, enabling EMS providers to track vital signs, assess patient condition, and detect changes in real-time. Monitoring tools include ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, and blood pressure tracking. These systems support timely decision-making during transport and handoff to hospital teams. Integrated patient monitoring improves documentation accuracy, care continuity, and patient outcomes. Training on device use and data interpretation is essential. EMS Software is another important topic that explores broader tools used in the field. Explore the articles below for guidance on patient monitoring equipment, protocols, and best practices.

Wellness program software helps fire departments manage health and wellness initiatives for firefighters. These tools support tracking of physical fitness, behavioral health, peer support, medical assessments, and return-to-duty readiness. Wellness program software also helps agencies analyze participation, trends, and outcomes to improve program effectiveness. It supports compliance with NFPA standards and other firefighter health guidelines. Investing in firefighter wellness reduces injuries, sick leave, and burnout.

Dispatch, call centers, and 911 systems are critical components of emergency response. These operations manage call intake, resource allocation, and communication between dispatchers and field units. Efficient systems and well-trained staff help ensure accurate information, quick response times, and coordinated incident management. Technology like CAD, AVL, and integrated radio systems enhances performance and situational awareness. Dispatch, call centers & 911 services must follow state and national standards for operations and training. Emergency Communications is another important topic focused on tools and infrastructure for responder connectivity. Explore the articles below for insights into staffing, protocols, and system improvements.

The CO Screening product category features products and information for researching CO Screening and Testing, also known as Carbon Monoxide Testing, which covers CO Screening products such as CO meters, as well as resources for carbon monoxide first responder rehabilitation.

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 Financial, Insurance & Legal Services product category features information and resources for researching Financial Services solutions, as well as insurance options and legal resources, and includes financial leasing options, various types of insurance, mortgage tools and retirement planning assistance.

The EMS1 Communications Interoperability product category features products and information for researching Communications Interoperability solutions, including interfaces, P25 radios and other mobile and stationary technologies.

The Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) product category features information, product listings and resources for researching CAD, including different systems, software and GIS mapping solutions for dispatch and emergency response.

The Dispatch Equipment product category features information and resources for researching Dispatch Equipment, including purchasing guides and a full directory of dispatch equipment manufacturers and distributors.