The end of the year is a time to reflect on the major moments, milestones and memories of the last 12 months. How did this year affect your career, your goals, your plans for the future? What rescue, response or incident sticks out in your mind? Check out our coverage to discover the year’s top podcast episodes, learn how public safety impacted the sports world in 2024, delve into the details of the most shocking 911 calls from around the country, and more.
From social media to violence against EMS providers, here’s the main events of the past 12 months
From MCI responses to responder safety, here’s the things that caught my eye this year
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From sustainable economics to preventing disasters, this year-end review connects the headlines to hard realities on the ground
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
A no-holds-barred breakdown of the headlines you couldn’t ignore
A chance diagnosis, a national call for help and a liver donated by a fellow firefighter
“The work you do is sacred. Daily, hourly you give the gift of presence; a beacon in the night, even when you don’t get ROSC.”
A flight paramedic shares her harrowing experience of a severe allergic reaction to medication and her gratitude to the flight nurse who treated her
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As 29 new names join the “Tree of Life,” the National EMS Memorial Service offers a moving reminder of courage, community and the need for lasting recognition
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This episode reveals data-driven insights into tiered response models, community funding wins, and the growing role of local stories in national EMS advocacy
From escaped kangaroos and raccoon invasions to mistaken international rescue calls, these bizarre incidents show that not every emergency is life-or-death
Paying tribute to the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities
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Following a devastating accident, a paramedic shares his profound journey through Maryland’s trauma care system, offering new insights into patient care and recovery
When gunshots filled the air, Sgt. Joelle Harrell ran in their direction before coming face-to-face with a bloodied Ricky Pearsall, a wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers
Erin Mender, a registered nurse, details the moment a fellow healthcare professional responded to her compressions after collapsing on duty at a college football game
From game-day rescues to chaotic showdowns, these unforgettable events put public safety in the spotlight this year
Insights, challenges and future directions: Highlighting the most compelling discussions that shaped EMS this year
“Pray for us just in case;” a paramedic’s thoughts about medics’ calling during a late shift
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Remembering the dedication and selflessness of those who sacrificed their lives in the service of their communities
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Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle paramedics behaving badly, violence, medical errors and the premature end of the ET3 model
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