BREAKING NEWS
A new city audit says a 2019 triage protocol helped slow firefighter turnout, contributing to missed emergency response goals across San Diego for three years in a row
Founded in 1976, a small group of volunteers built what is now West Hancock Ambulance Service, serving multiple communities
Beginning July 1, the Lexington Fire Protection District will become the primary ambulance provider for the Octavia Fire Protection District, covering four communities with BLS service
Firefighters rappelled down a cliff near the Cliff House to reach a barefoot woman trapped above the surf
The agency is again accepting applications for its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program after a court order, but new rules could make it harder for smaller communities to compete for funding
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Explore ongoing research into fatigue and strategies to both prevent and manage it
A PCR can take 10 times longer than the call, but this webinar can help EMS agencies cut that time and provide complete call information
Preventing ransomware attacks is possible; our expert panelists offer several best practices your agency can follow to help reduce risk and mitigate potential issues
Find out how 5G enables public safety agencies to respond faster with real-time information that keeps first responders and their communities safer
How do you ensure technology will scale 5, 10 years down the line?
Discover the best security postures with high levels of availability and reliability
People are your most important asset, but what are you doing to retain them?
With turnover among EMS hovering at 25% per year and costing more than $7700 per paramedic, data-driven strategies can help you improve employee retention.
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
From unit assignment to nonemergent scheduling, this software solution can help call centers and EMS agencies manage staffing shortages and growing demand
How NarcBox can help EMS agencies prepare for stricter controlled-substance accountability
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
WATCH NOW
A traumatic crash and weather-grounded helicopter pushed Mineral County EMS to rethink how blood reaches patients
OFF DUTY
You’ve got the requisite emergency response training, but do you have the knowledge to survive a lawsuit?
Where to buy EMS pants that can stand up to the demands of the job
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
Laysha Ward teaches public safety leaders how to reframe life experiences into leadership superpowers, develop connection currency and align work-life goals for sustainable success
Explore top self-defense tools like TASERs, pepper spray and personal alarms. Learn how to choose, use, and store them safely and legally
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
EMS Products
Follow this expert guide to cleaning, conditioning and polishing your boots, belts and gear the right way
The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
Read the first five practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you stay sharp, resilient, and in control — no matter what the job throws at you
When intentions don’t match actions, trust and morale suffer. Learn how to lead with purpose, awareness and genuine presence
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