EMS Training and Education
Confusion and slurred speech? It might not be what you think
Fire and EMS leaders can serve as a much-needed constant amid the chaos
Unpack the facts and myths behind nitroglycerin use in EMS, from nitro dosing to contraindications for EMTs and paramedics
The bill would cover tuition for paramedics, firefighters and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
A $2.7 million training facility in Centre County is now on hold after Congress froze federal community project funds, costing the project $2.1 million in planned support
Continuous skills development is the key for emergency responders staying current in a changing world
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
Explore how alpha and beta receptors within the autonomic nervous system regulate vital involuntary functions and respond to stressors
Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising — are your skills ready for the spike?
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
Pulling on a broken leg only works if you do it right
Dozens of frustrated EMS professionals confronted Rep. Mark Pless over legislation they say threatens local control and undermines certification standards
5 tips to quickly find a patient’s radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
9 tips to quickly find a patient’s pedal pulse for checking lower extremity circulation
For the first time in 16 years, the Denver Fire Department will skip a training academy in 2025 as the agency reaches nearly full staffing, with 99.4% of its authorized positions filled
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
The Monongalia County Board of Education is considering eliminating the emergency medical services program at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Through realistic, high-intensity training, Simulation in Motion–Montana equips EMTs and paramedics with hands-on skills to improve emergency care
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service
As the busiest department in the county, the Brewster Fire Department responded to 3,000 calls in 2024, with over 2,200 of them for medical emergencies
With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS
Baltimore City Fire Department trains to go above and beyond the call of duty for the patients they serve
To make an effective splint, focus on the craft rather than focusing on the device
Make your patient feel less like a sack of potatoes with these tips from Steve Whitehead
The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize
Understand how continuous waveform capnography and ETCO2 monitoring during CPR can improve cardiac arrest outcomes
Be the person you needed when you were new and set a positive example on every shift
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