EMS Training and Education
From blocked bridges to trekking through the snow with gear in hand — how EMS providers in the New Orleans region responded
High-stress decisions and human limitations demand more than just training
Learn the key differences, signs and symptoms of compensated and decompensated shock to improve prehospital recognition and response
Niagara Falls firefighters say it is only a matter of time before they are called upon
Mechanisms, roles and potential risk: What medics need to know about beta blockers
With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in New York, this decision is expected to boost those numbers as more pursue certification through the National Registry
All EMS providers can still learn something about patient care and pain management from their mother
The decisions we make between calls might be just as critical, in the long run, as the treatment decisions we make during calls
Register now for NHTSA Office of EMS webinar for latest updates on Mpox and its impact on EMS operations
When assessing and treating patients in a cold environment, do these simple things to help prevent heat loss and improve heat retention
If you want to get things from people, you need to shift your focus onto what you give them
Everything from outdated strips to poor timing can lead to wrong glucose measurements, but here’s how to reduce errors
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
Eliminate bias and develop a program that provides optimal clinical, operational and financial performance
These 3 actions will help prepare your family in case of a natural disaster, so that you are able to help others
Steve Whitehead provides valuable insights from the most witnessed cardiac arrest in human history
Supporting the professional development goals of your practitioners will set them up for a rewarding EMS career
By maintaining a high level of awareness and readiness, paramedics and EMTs can significantly mitigate risks to themselves and those they are assisting
Putting traffic incident management into practice can help us influence high-frequency, high-risk environments we can’t control
Data from 600,000 stroke patients nationwide shows EMS providers were 20% less likely to give prehospital notification for Black patients
Here’s a breakdown of differences in Bell’s palsy and stroke symptoms and prehospital care differences
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
This advanced life support framework can help improve your trauma care
Identifying significant GI problems and providing initial care may help improve the chances of recovery for patients who experience true GI emergencies
You respond for a call for a 34-year-old that woke up with abdominal pain; did you get the diagnosis right?
Kansas City Royals pitcher Sam Long thought his baseball dream was over and so he pursued a career as an EMT
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
Try these six tips to take some of the pressure off of getting a blood pressure
From what to include in the welcome packet to how to incorporate resiliency training and family outreach – here’s how to improve your new employee orientation
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue works to ensure that the next generation of firefighters, EMTs and paramedics understand the legacy of 9/11’s fallen firefighters
Lawrence County EMS completed the accreditation process and will begin classes in 2025
