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Chief Alan Cowen was inspired by a train crash he witnessed as a child to become “one of the rescuers”
A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety
The Portland Ambulance Department began serving citizens in 1971, along with the Portland Fire Department
It’s time to add the story of this cutting-edge program to EMS education curriculums everywhere
The archive of more than 100 of Stout’s articles and essays was funded through a partnership between FirstWatch and AIMHI
The milestone anniversary was marked with the celebration of achievements and continued calls for equal pay for EMS providers
Communities are honoring those who lost their lives and the personnel who have been on the front lines of the crisis
From roadside safety, to recommitting to universal precautions, to promoting public health, reflecting on our journey
Do you know what a PASG is? Have you ever used rotating tourniquets? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on EMS skills of the past
Dr. Livingston Wong, who died on Oct. 25 at the age of 90, is credited with contributing to the “birth of paramedics” in Hawaii in the 1970s
The Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew has been recognized as the first independent, all-volunteer rescue squad in the United States
The engine has been in the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop since the museum was closed for COVID-19 restrictions
Three planes built between 1927 and 1957 will fly five first responders and healthcare professionals in a parade over Washington State landmarks and medical facilities
EMS leaders reflect on Manifold’s dedication to civilian and military EMS, and his commitment to giving back
We revisit a special episode in which our co-hosts discuss the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
The upcoming exhibit will display items related to the FDNY’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
EMS leaders reflect on the legacy of pioneer Jack Stout, who promoted system status management and high-performance EMS to shape modern prehospital care
Our co-hosts discuss several EMS items in the news and how they impact first responders on the ground
Jack Stout’s innovations changed the way people thought about EMS
The Wedworth-Townsend Act, which legally recognized and protected paramedics, was signed in California on July 15, 1970
A transatlantic tale of former army doctors, paramedic development, cardiac arrest survival, and Johnny and Roy
Paramedic/RN/PA persevered despite tragedy
Firefighter Richard Ziegler, 83, rescued 12 people from the wreckage of Mohawk Airlines Flight 121
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