BREAKING NEWS
Senators Susan Collins and Peter Welch propose a five-year CMS pilot to reimburse “treat-in-place” care, building on pandemic-era savings of $500+ per encounter
House Bill 1597 creates a misdemeanor for bystanders who fail to back off at least 25 feet when ordered to do so by a first responder performing their duty
Lancaster EMS Paramedic Kempf survived the assault and now uses her experience to advocate for first responder safety and mental health awareness
A bus carrying teens and young adults from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Santa Ana overturned on a winding San Bernardino Mountain highway, injuring 26 and sending 20 to hospitals
A passenger transport struck a concourse dock at Washington Dulles International Airport, sending 18 people to hospitals
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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
Now it supports EMS and fire professionals with secure, automated medication dispensing solutions
From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand
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
WATCH NOW
Matt Zavadsky, MS-HA, EMT, details the impact of integrating a 211 system into the 911 process and the benefits to the community
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.
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
After surviving a rare and aggressive cancer, Dan Carr is recovering — and shining a light on the lifesaving power of organ donors like Stacey Holden
From renting out tools to real estate crowdfunding, here are 5 low-maintenance ways for first responders to build passive income
A chance diagnosis, a national call for help and a liver donated by a fellow firefighter
What DSM-5 recognition of moral injury means for EMS
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
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.
The EMS1 Medical Equipment Services product category features information for researching EMS Medical Equipment Services, covering a variety of service programs and repair options for medical equipment.
The EMS1 Bleeding Control product category features products and information for researching Bleeding Control products by EMS personnel to aid in their assessment and treatment of patients in the prehospital environment.
The EMS1 Ambulance Disposable Supplies product category features information, product listings and resources for researching Ambulance Disposable Supplies.
The Field Data Software product category is a collection of information and resources for researching EMS Field Data Software, including types of software, hardware, and reporting solutions that allow you to collect and track data while out on a call.
The EMS1 ePCR – Electronic Patient Care Reporting product category features information and resources for researching ePCR products, including solutions that allow you to collect patient information and care details electronically.
The Community Paramedicine Software product category features information, product listings and resources for researching EMS Community Paramedicine Software solutions, including billing, field data and scheduling software as well as computer aided dispatch (CAD) and electronic patient care reporting (ePCR).
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.