EMS Advocacy
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Reflecting on how far EMS has come in 50 years
EMS leaders hold the blueprints as we enter the era of evidence-based practices
In the spirit of today’s theme, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable members of the EMS community who go beyond the call every shift
EMS, fire, police, and comm center personnel volunteer their time to create a fun video for their beloved hometown
Le Mars Ambulance will help make end-of-life requests possible for hospice patients, and began by helping a woman go to church one last time
The Andy Sharp Memorial Scholarship will provide assistance to paramedic students attending Meridian Community College
Paramedic Richard Senneff knew he would eventually be in court as soon as he recognized his cardiac arrest patient was the ‘King of Pop’
Kelly Grayson’s top 10 lists have been making us laugh for years; here’s a roundup of his best
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad values quality service, positive attitudes and knows a little creature comfort goes a long way
Roger Williams will begin offering the state’s first bachelor’s degree program in EMS in the fall
Dr. Stanley M. Zydlo, introduced the idea of training firefighters to be paramedics in the early 1970s and founded the first emergency medical system in Illinois
The legislation would exempt emergency responders from paying more than $47 in fees for state and federal background clearances
An ostrich that killed two people in Ark. is a reminder to live life to the fullest
The national initiative seeks public input on the quality and performance measure topics under consideration
A study of over 800 paramedics suggests poor working conditions are causing low morale, low productivity and mental health issues
A wife struggling to manage medication for her husband reminds me that I wish we could do more, maybe through community paramedicine, for our patients
The Bridgeport, Mass. AMR operation trained students in their schools in Mass. and Conn. for the 3rd annual World CPR Challenge
After losing his father, a firefighter, in a tragic accident, Josh decided it was time to change his life
I used to talk about the work to anyone who would listen; now I feel like I’m infected and sharing my stories will spread the germs
It’s disheartening to walk back to the truck after your paperwork and have to look at this, but what bigger rush is there than saving a life?
Candy Hall of Stowe Rescue has made a lifetime commitment to her community and will keep serving as long as she is able
Hosts Cebollero and Grayson consider what it takes to keep EMS providers safe after a Wis. ambulance was hit by gun fire
Volunteer EMT Betty Reckards is often first on the scene, and was recognized with the Maine EMS Lifetime Achievement Award
We asked our Facebook fans to share their responder-themed wedding cakes; here are some of our top picks!
Fulfilling a young man’s dream to become an EMT is a great and lasting gift to EMS leaders, educators and paramedics
New EMS1 columnist and volunteerism expert Nancy Magee explains why volunteers are critical to the future of EMS; her answers may surprise you
All EMS providers have an ingrained spark or enthusiasm for patient care; find and rekindle that with a peer or mentor