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Frederick County paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers were recognized by Shock Trauma for helping save a teen who suffered catastrophic injuries
Four students and a security guard were taken to hospitals after the stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
With hurricane season and the World Cup approaching, the agency reinstated employees and extended contracts to shore up its workforce
The bipartisan package funds most of Homeland Security, but leaves immigration enforcement money for a separate GOP budget fight
Two off-duty paramedics helped deliver the girl, improvising with passenger blankets and a shoelace before the plane landed in Portland
The agreement aims to stabilize EMS in Chester after Crozer Health’s closure, with VMSC reporting faster response times in its first year
EXCLUSIVES
🔥 NEW on EMS One-Stop:
Policy, payment reform & why EMS must engage

As EMS reimbursement faces unprecedented scrutiny and pressure, Shawn Baird joins the EMS One-Stop podcast to explain what is happening in Washington, D.C., why it matters to every ambulance service in America and what EMS leaders can do about it.

SPECIAL REPORTS
Share these fireworks injury prevention tips with your community to promote safe celebration
Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
EMS1 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the U.S. and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Reserve your place today to learn how EMS leaders are approaching AI with clarity, confidence and operational focus
Practical strategies to build influence, engage policymakers and drive meaningful industry change
Learn how public safety agencies can overcome recruitment roadblocks with real-world strategies rooted in leadership, transparency and cultural change
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A quick guide to the benefits and factors that should shape your choice
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
Survey data reveals why resilient communications are becoming essential to response effectiveness, personnel safety and patient care
Its platform gives first responders full visibility into equipment, supplies and compliance
Learn how EMS agencies can create interoperable systems of care, strengthen community partnerships and secure funding to support long-term program success
OFF DUTY
The off-duty EMS1 topic highlights off-duty incidents involving EMS personnel, off-duty passions of EMS providers and other industry-relevant information related to off-duty activities.
Self-awareness is the uncomfortable mirror that exposes the habits keeping you stuck — and it’s the first step toward reclaiming your direction
Check out these classic comedy sketches involving firefighters, EMTs and paramedics
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives
How a firefighter turned business owner continues serving his community after hanging up his boots
From skipped meals to nonstop radios, you can’t control the clock. What you can control is how you recover, reset and protect yourself for a career that lasts.
A delayed arrival and sharp instincts led to a lifesaving intervention by Maryland EMS clinicians when a fan went into sudden cardiac arrest
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
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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 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 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 CPR & Resuscitation product category features products and information for researching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) products.
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