Historical
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
Paramedic Kevin Hazzard recounts the incredible story of the Black men and women who became America’s first paramedics
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
What EMS can learn from the NASA/SpaceX mission and a return to space
The tribute included the reading of the names of the 168 who died followed by 168 seconds of silence
The exhibition combining visual art with vintage EMS tools continues to travel the country and makes its next stop in Ohio this weekend
On the eve of the “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions, we celebrate our own
What do Abraham Lincoln, the Revolutionary War, and an orthopedist named Thomas all have in common? They all played a pioneering & influential role in trauma care within the U.S.
Dr. Sam and Cherrie Schienberg have generously donated $5,000 to the National EMS Museum to support new growth initiatives and first responder wellness
John Shaw’s 78-second call with United Airlines Flight 93 passenger, Edward Felt, is part of a new book titled “The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11”
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed the legislation, which is meant to ensure future generations understand the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their place in history
Danbury firefighters posted on Facebook Sunday, photos of truck along with the man who built it - Fire Chief Ron Morin of Maine
The 1927 ambulance was thought to have been scrapped after about 30 years of use at the Detroit Fire Department, but was later found at a car show
Learn how we got to where we are with stroke care today through our historical timeline
Steve Teale discusses the peculiarities of small-town practice and life after EMS
Emphasizing the old-world values of Squad 51’s Johnny and Roy in today’s EMS
Sara Wainwright lauds ROSC progress, laments opioid epidemic
John Filangeri talks about memorable calls and recreational fluid challenges
John Dillon still rides a regular shift for his hometown squad four decades after serving as a volunteer while still in high school
In the 50+ years since its inception, 911 emergency response has evolved into an advanced framework helping others
Do you think you know everything about the popular ‘70s TV series and the members of Squad 51? Let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to get a perfect score
Minnesota EMS pioneer Kalie Klaysmat faced winters without running water
Orange radio boxes, oxygen trunks, antiquated stretchers and duct tape: the tools of the EMS first responder have come a long way
A New Mexico paramedic, educator and attorney encourages EMS providers to be innovators and promote the profession
Gene Gandy swapped law practice for prehospital care 28 years ago
The team started with a 1917 Model T chassis and built a wooden box to serve as the ambulance compartment
Gene Iannuzzi, with over 30 years in both EMS and nursing, says the rivalry has more to do with ignorance than experience
John Hultgren, now a manager at Air Evac Lifeteam, began his EMS career as a high school volunteer
On-the-job advice culled from interviewing EMTs and paramedics with more than 30 years of field experience
Kentucky paramedic favors EMS providers who care
These ‘golden oldies’ were my introduction to the non-stop action that is emergency services, and the life I have now
CPA by day, EMT-CC Gary Stehr gladly answers a third of his agency’s calls
