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Advocates say Worcester’s dispatch model sends armed officers instead of clinicians, raising safety concerns and questions about EMS system design
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
Stevens County ambulance providers warn funding gaps and rising costs threaten the region’s ALS services
A bill that would let unions negotiate earlier retirement and higher pension caps for newly hired public safety workers is drawing support from labor groups and warnings from local governments over rising costs
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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
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Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
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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
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Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
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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
Small changes to how EMS approaches airway management and ventilation can make big differences in OHCA outcomes
The resulting device can help ensure first-pass success even in difficult airways
Turnover in your billing office may reveal where reimbursement relies on memory instead of documented process
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Three helicopters, 14 units of blood and a trauma team flown into action — the Jan. 12 crash shows how Maryland is redefining field medicine with hospital-grade interventions on-scene
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Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
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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.
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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 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.
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.
Ambulance accessories play a key role in supporting EMS providers during emergency response, patient transport, and on-scene care. This topic covers essential tools and equipment such as oxygen storage systems, interior lighting, stretcher mounts, communication devices, and safety restraints. Reliable ambulance accessories help improve efficiency, protect patients and crew, and maintain readiness for all types of calls. Understanding what accessories are available—and how to use them—can support better outcomes in the field.
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.