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Backed by a voter-approved mill levy, Joliet EMS has hired its first two full-time responders, boosting emergency care and marking a major step forward in long-term sustainability for the once fully volunteer-run service
Construction workers scrambled to safety after a portion of an underground tunnel collapsed 400 feet below the surface, with all rescued and no major injuries reported
With more than 160 people still missing after deadly Hill Country floods, Texas search teams face the emotional toll of recovering bodies while managing the mental strain of their work
The film, co-written by a former paramedic, stars Rainn Wilson as a veteran on his last shift training a new recruit, played by Lil Rel Howery, amid weapons calls and combative patients
Omaha paramedics can now give blood transfusions at trauma scenes, a move officials say could save 30 lives a year
UT Southwestern Medical Center research finds ED visits for heat-related illnesses among children have spiked sharply over the past decade
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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
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PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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Airway management guru Kelly Grayson on when and how to escalate to a more invasive and secure airway, and when to elevate care
Explore ketamine uses and outcomes with purposeful data analysis
A crowd-sourced educational stress management experience with Mike Taigman and Angela Leath for cops, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 telecommunicators and correctional officers
Interoperable system solutions break data silos and support ongoing innovation
Harnessing technology to improve performance, simplify workflows and help the agency demonstrate value
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
Join Jay Fitch, PhD; and Anthony Minge, EdD, for an encore of John O’Leary’s powerful Pinnacle Keynote
Learn how advanced cardiac resuscitation techniques lead to increased survival in OOH cardiac arrest
Learn how to utilize hospital outcome data to evaluate chemical sedation, including ketamine, benzodiazepine and anti-psychotics
A firsthand perspective on COVID-19 in EMS and fire and how data can help shape your agency’s response
Webinar: Understanding the second victim phenomenon; tips for developing a successful peer support program
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