EMS Training and Education
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Steve Whitehead explains why real drownings are quiet, fast and nothing like the splashy TV version
EMS leaders and educators delve into the creation and impact of the Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy — designed to empower small-town providers with big-picture leadership skills
Children’s hospital, Philadelphia Fire Department team up to strengthen pediatric emergency training
A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms
A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases
MEDIC leaders say the planned training facility at Central Piedmont’s Levine campus is vital to address space shortages and improve cross-agency coordination
More than a dozen local police, fire, EMS and emergency management agencies participated in a three-day federally funded active shooter training in Clark County
Vansh Patel, who lost his arm in a fatal 2024 crash, is now partnering with Phoebe Putney and Dougherty County EMS to teach Stop the Bleed
Jess Delaney of Mount Sinai EMS has been awarded the 2025 James O. Page Legacy Scholarship for her leadership in EMS education, safety, and innovation
Amid concerns over response times and dissatisfaction with county EMS services, Grand Blanc Township is considering greater involvement from police and fire personnel
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
Ivy Tech Kokomo has shortened its paramedic science program from five semesters to four, aiming to get more paramedics into the field faster
From emotional challenges to physical demands, here’s what EMS professionals want you to know before you sign up
FTOs aren’t just guiding calls; they’re building the future of your agency
Prepare for your post-graduation interviews with a strong and honest response to the question that matters
As you begin your EMS journey, remember: the calls are real, the people are counting on you, and your training is just the beginning
Explore why START triage remains a go-to system for efficient MCI response and field prioritization
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Navy corpsmen at NMRTC Twentynine Palms are riding along with Morongo Basin Ambulance paramedics
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
Every time we take our hands off the chest, perfusion pressure — and the chances of ROSC — drops
Twenty EMS professionals have received Fitch EMS Foundation scholarships, selected from a record 313 applications
It’s easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that
As more EMS agencies explore whole blood transfusions, Chris and Kelly ask: is this the new gold standard or just a logistical headache?
EMS agencies can tap into $5 billion in SS4A grant funds to improve post-crash care, reduce response times and prevent avoidable traffic fatalities
With a near 100% success rate, Buchanan County’s growing paramedic program is training locals from scratch to meet the region’s staffing needs
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey
Patient Simulation & Education
New high-fidelity simulators at Touro’s clinical training center offer students hands-on experience with critical pediatric procedures
EMS lift assists on the rise
What you need to know about lift assist devices, risks, patient assessment and fall prevention
A UT Southwestern study of 500K cardiac arrest cases finds survival has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, especially in Black and Hispanic communities
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