Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
From wearables to voice assistants, a new wave of device-initiated calls is changing how dispatchers respond — and why better tech and training are crucial now
EMS agencies must align innovation with mission — integrating AI, data and new tools without losing the human element that defines patient care
Engaging payers, the medical director, administrators and field providers was key to MedStar’s successful telehealth implementation
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire
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North Middleton Township’s new drone has been involved in searches and assisted firefighters and police officers in its last eight weeks of service
The technology allows Virginia Beach paramedics to detect internal injuries and assess critical conditions better before reaching the hospital
Middletown students developed a free online, year-round intelligence briefing for first responders nationwide
The team deployed nearly 900 times in 2024, supporting first responders in nearly every state and Washington D.C.
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Equipped with advanced skills and telehealth integration, APPs bring life-saving interventions and community outreach to underserved populations
Consider these three tips and options when selecting a pair of tactical duty boots
The role of reliable connectivity options in the modern EMS landscape
The Missouri EMS Association will use funds to put mobile integrated healthcare networks in six communities in Missouri and Kansas
911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher
Beware bad actors’ tricks and t(h)reats
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews
How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
Save on top brands in tactical gear, fitness equipment and tech essentials you trust on and off duty
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and mobile diagnostic tools enhance access, empowering EMS to deliver quality care on the spot
ZOLL’s donation of the National AED Registry to the Emergency AED Registry, hosted by PulsePoint, optimizes dispatch and citizen responder accessibility to AED locations
Equipping EMTs and paramedics with streamlined, reliable and efficient tools
Allegheny General Hospital has partnered with Pittsburgh, Shaler and Ross EMS using ECMO-facilitated CPR
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task
Cameras & Video Systems
Flagler County Fire Rescue is adding 360-degree cameras to the back of their ambulances after a medic allegedly sexually assaulted a patient
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
First responders used a drone with thermal imaging to find the 3-year-old boy in an Alto Township cornfield
Point Pleasant Fire Department enhances EMS with Hinckley Medical’s OneWeight ambulance gurney scale
OneWeight’s two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly
Find your accessory add-ons, from phone stands and holders to waterproof pouches and tracking devices
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
