BREAKING NEWS
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge
Officials say the fleet remains safe, but the latest fire has prompted a full investigation and plans to shift to cooler-running diesel models
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
For the second time in three months, a vehicle crashed into the roof of the Clay-Ray Veterans Association building in Excelsior Springs
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
This informative webinar will provide key information on how two public safety agencies (one police and one fire) funded comprehensive smartphone programs that provided issued devices to all personnel.
Hear from survey investigators as they share data-driven strategies to improve EMS documentation across agencies
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
How technology can mitigate diversion and ensure compliance
The assessment sequence that could save lives — Are you using it?
Learn how public safety agencies can overcome recruitment roadblocks with real-world strategies rooted in leadership, transparency and cultural change
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
The federal government’s 43-day interruption underscored the importance of having a robust billing solution
From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand
Now it supports EMS and fire professionals with secure, automated medication dispensing solutions
Learn the four data fields dispatch must get right for stronger financial performance
Developed for humanitarian crises, My-Shield delivers a nonflammable, environmentally conscious disinfecting option for EMS crews
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Chronic inflammation is driven by sleep disruption, poor nutrition, limited exercise and unresolved trauma
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.
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives
How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots
From skipped meals to nonstop radios, you can’t control the clock. What you can control is how you recover, reset and protect yourself for a career that lasts.
A delayed arrival and sharp instincts led to a lifesaving intervention by Maryland EMS clinicians when a fan went into sudden cardiac arrest
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
Brian McCaffrey himself can remind your crew that “you go, we go”
Their quick thinking after a series of sudden deaths led to the discovery of cyanide-laced Tylenol — and a turning point in consumer safety
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
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 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 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.
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 CPR & Resuscitation product category features products and information for researching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) products.
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 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 EMS1 Station product category features products and information for researching EMS facilities and supplies, and covers a variety of products and services, including furniture, chairs, couches, sofas and facility furniture.
The EMS Education product category features information and resources for researching EMS education, including tools, products, news articles and more.
The EMS1 Patient Handling product category features products and information for researching EMS patient handling equipment, including stretchers, stair chairs, immobilization equipment, infection control and other tools for successful patient handling, lifting and moving.