Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers

Empower personnel to step in early — before issues escalate

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

Now it supports EMS and fire professionals with secure, automated medication dispensing solutions

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

Developed for humanitarian crises, My-Shield delivers a nonflammable, environmentally conscious disinfecting option for EMS crews

Small changes to how EMS approaches airway management and ventilation can make big differences in OHCA outcomes

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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According to EMS1 data, EMTs are 1.23 times more likely than other consumers to have a credit card. Are you selecting the correct one?

EMS leaders and field personnel need to intensify the conversation about this very serious issue

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.

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.

Dispatch, call centers, and 911 systems are critical components of emergency response. These operations manage call intake, resource allocation, and communication between dispatchers and field units. Efficient systems and well-trained staff help ensure accurate information, quick response times, and coordinated incident management. Technology like CAD, AVL, and integrated radio systems enhances performance and situational awareness. Dispatch, call centers & 911 services must follow state and national standards for operations and training. Emergency Communications is another important topic focused on tools and infrastructure for responder connectivity. Explore the articles below for insights into staffing, protocols, and system improvements.

The EMS Education product category features information and resources for researching EMS education, including tools, products, news articles and more.

Narcotics inventory management is essential for tracking controlled substances used by fire and EMS agencies. Effective systems help ensure accountability, prevent diversion, and maintain compliance with DEA regulations. Digital solutions support secure storage, chain-of-custody documentation, automated logging, and audit readiness. Proper narcotics inventory management also reduces errors and streamlines the restocking process. Agencies should establish clear policies, provide practical training, and maintain thorough oversight.

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.