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BREAKING NEWS
The Polk City medic says her termination was unconstitutional and stemmed from private, personal Facebook posts that did not mention her employer
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has opened a public comment period on a member EMS Advisory Group
Backed by a $1.4 million grant, the Plaistow Fire Department’s regional intercept is continuing to provide advanced life support to 18 towns
A Dickeyville man accidentally shot himself in the ankle with a crossbow while preparing to hunt, then passed out and crashed while trying to drive to Grant Regional Health Center
An EMS call in Bradley County escalated when a combative patient returned home and fired at law enforcement drones used for negotiation
Medics weigh in on whether EMS should remain under FDNY or break off into its own agency — and what the debate reveals about EMS work today
EXCLUSIVES
SPECIAL REPORTS
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
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
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
A recent webinar reviewed its value to EMS and shared tips for ensuring accuracy
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Protecting providers starts with a glove that won’t easily fail
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
Opioid-settlement dollars are already flowing to EMS – see how to use them to fund secure, compliant narcotics storage
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OFF DUTY
A poll of nearly 600 EMS1 readers found that a stunning majority are in favor of providers being able to use medical marijuana if their state allows
From pulling people out of burning buildings, to rendering aid in a catastrophic traffic pileup while injured, these heroic stories of off-duty responders will stun you
On this episode, our co-hosts discuss legislation that is being introduced that would make the use of ketamine as a means to incapacitate a criminal suspect a crime
How to let each other know that a fellow medic has died and process the death collectively
Daniel O’Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
From a marathon runner who performed CPR on the course to a college student who stopped class to help his professor, these EMS providers stepped up to render aid in unexpected circumstances
Reflecting on why other officers didn’t speak up during George Floyd’s detainment
Know when to stop, how much assistance to provide and how to hand off patient care to responding authorities
Carry a small personal aid kit with you at all times to treat the aches, cuts and scrapes you are most likely to experience yourself or need to treat in friends and family
What ePCR phrases or terms do you use to describe everyday events, injury or illness while you are off-duty?
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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 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.
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.