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Factoryville officials voiced support for local ambulance service and approved a letter backing a proposed $500,000 federal grant aimed at helping EMS agencies across Wyoming County
A Kansas City woman grabbed trauma shears from a medic and swung them during a combative transport in Claycomo
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s new film features firefighters from New York, Idaho and Massachusetts reflecting on the uncertainty, challenges and lasting lessons of the pandemic
Hospitals on Staten Island are reducing overnight ambulance coverage as staffing shortages, pay disparities and recruitment challenges continue
Staff reportedly saw the hacking group’s logo appear on devices during a widespread outage at the global medical device company
An FDNY tower ladder responding to an emergency collided with a commercial van in Brooklyn, setting off a chain-reaction crash involving an Access-a-Ride bus and an SUV
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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
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand
Whether in virtual reality or on a web browser, first responders can practice medical and behavioral health scenarios in a safe, realistic environment
Turnover in your billing office may reveal where reimbursement relies on memory instead of documented process
For New Jersey’s JFK EMS, a mobile-first strategy boosts accuracy, speeds documentation and strengthens quality improvement efforts
The treatment has evolved to be one of the most effective and evidence-based treatments for trauma
WATCH NOW
Liz Harney delivers a powerful reminder: teaching empathy, presence and professionalism isn’t optional — it’s critical to saving lives and preventing burnout
OFF DUTY
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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PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
The EMS1 Billing Software product category features information and resources for researching Billing Software for your agency, including resources for data management software programs and systems available today.
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.
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 Medical Monitoring product category features products and information for researching EMS patient monitoring equipment, such as monitor/defibrillators, monitor mounts, AEDs, and other tools for successful patient assessment.
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 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 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 CPR & Resuscitation product category features products and information for researching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) products.
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.