Innovation

EMS leaders described Dr. Leonard Cobb as a giant, pioneer and luminary whose work "touched the lives of thousands worldwide"

Nagel helped develop ALS and the country's first paramedicine program, held leadership roles through the 1980s and was an adviser for “Emergency!”

Learn how innovations are being made in treating respiratory emergencies

Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back

The McMurray Enhanced Airway tool is intended to quickly open a patient's airway and was designed by an anesthesia professional

The ZERRO uses a hydrogen fuel cell in the powertrain and has a 300-mile range

Jay Fitch delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address to EMS leaders on how to future-ready their organization

The CARESTAR Foundation grants supported organizations, projects and programs focused on improving emergency response across California

Responder Corp, RapidSOS, the Orleans Parish Communication District and the Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the grant to develop the R2 Network

Fitch & Associates Founding Partner Dr. Jay Fitch said the late Jack Stout was a friend, mentor, innovator and "personality like no other"

Cypress Creek EMS reported how its team transfused blood into the subclavian vein feeding directly into the heart in an ambulance

What EMS can learn from the NASA/SpaceX mission and a return to space

Firefighter-paramedics rapidly implement new ideas to curb infection

The award honors fire departments for implementing innovations in EMS

Be sure to understand your community’s needs, your agency’s goals and how you will fund your MIH-CP program and assess its success