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 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
One year later: I’m thankful for vaccinated EMTs and paramedics and their willingness to serve others with compassion and empathy
Hosts Cebollero, Grayson, Lawrence, Antevy and more address the year’s hot topics and clinical challenges
Any help we can get to naturally shift our mood into a more positive direction is something we can all get behind
The holidays can be magical, but they can also be stressful; as a first responder, you owe it to yourself to make it work for you
Zechariah Cartledge is recognized by cops and firefighters across the US who know him from his videos that capture him running a mile for each first responder killed on duty
Reunions, acts of kindness and first responder surprises to bring a smile to your face
From pulling people out of burning buildings, to rendering aid in a catastrophic traffic pileup while injured, these heroic stories of off-duty responders will stun you
The wildest calls of the year included an impaling, cicadas, a turtle, attempts to steal ambulances, and something you should not say to 911 dispatchers
Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he’s one of many on his crew who would have done the same
Detailing the US&R system in Florida, challenges faced by SAR crews, and lessons learned from the catastrophic incident
From Operation Warp Speed to debate over vaccine rollout, efficacy and immunity impacts
It’s critical for our relationships and emotional health to gather with friends, family and colleagues to share successes, challenges and losses
From roadside safety, to recommitting to universal precautions, to promoting public health, reflecting on our journey
EMS leaders reflect on the lessons learned and how to continue EMS growth in the year ahead
Sharing our gratitude and respect for the EMS providers who have sacrificed so much in the fight against COVID-19
Their dedication, commitment and sacrifice to the communities they served will never be forgotten as we look back on this unprecedented year
A driver suspected of driving under the influence plowed into Erik Bedwell’s ambulance, sending him, his patient and his future into a tailspin
2020 has been a tough year; take a break with this collection of heartwarming stories
Daniel O’Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
Join Jay Fitch, PhD; and Anthony Minge, EdD, for an encore of John O’Leary’s powerful Pinnacle Keynote
Taigman discusses his 5-step wellness checkup, how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including his own journey into meditation
Bob Stanczyk was putting out hot spots when he noticed discomfort in his left shoulder; alerting EMTs he didn’t feel right saved his life
Focus on the 9,000 things you can do, rather than the 1,000 you can’t and follow these tips to reduce stress
Dr. James Betts had been working 80-hour work weeks at the hospital; 10 years ago, he committed to getting back to his fire service roots
This holiday season, focus on the gifts you can give and receive every day with true connections
Darrell Jennings and his family aided 28 neighbors in their living room after a violent EF-4 tornado tore through their Putnam County, Tennessee, neighborhood
There was a lot to talk about last year, so don’t miss these must-listen episodes for a second time
From a marathon runner who performed CPR on the course to a college student who stopped class to help his professor, these EMS providers stepped up to render aid in unexpected circumstances
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Greg Friese to talk about the biggest stories to come out of EMS in 2019
From dangerous active shooter events, to ET3, Ebola, opioids and community paramedicine, EMS providers faced many significant incidents and evolving trends in the 2010s
