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.
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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
Charles Avery, the EMS programs director at Bainbridge State College, realized he needed to create an all-out celebration of Blair Williams’ dream after meeting her for the first time
Trust us, the biggest head-scratcher stories of the year will have you saying “what did I just read?” all day long
These videos give you a chance to look back on 2017 and remember what everyone was watching
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Greg Friese, who reflects on the impact of 2016 on EMS
The top events and trends of 2016 will continue to shape and influence the future of EMS in 2017
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Although the Ambulance Driver had a year he wants to forget, there are five noteworthy events in EMS propelling us into 2017
These are the videos that entertained EMS providers and the general public this year
EMS providers across the country went above and beyond for their communities — no matter how big or small the deed
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed on a medical call; Adams worked at the same department as his fiancée
Peter Amato fought through blankets of snow to transport a woman awaiting a kidney transplant, a gift his brother had received 18 years ago
As the students piled out of their vehicle to help, paramedic and professor David Fifer’s first worry was for their safety
My rescuers saved my life and with this action they also impacted many more people than they could have ever possibly imagined
These stories will leave you laughing, shocked and maybe a little bit of both
The opioid overdose epidemic is taking an emotional toll on EMS providers; here’s a roundup of innovations aimed at combating this issue
Chris and Kelly talk about stories of medics refusing to assist patients in 2015
Chris and Kelly talk about scene safety and assaults on EMS providers in 2015
Chris and Kelly talk about mental health in EMS and sudden off-duty deaths, our #3 news item of the year
Chris and Kelly talk about what this acquisition means for EMS, our #4 news item of the year
A look at some of the research from the last year, why it’s important and what it means for paramedic chiefs and EMS field providers
Our co-hosts are joined by editor-in-chief Greg Friese to discuss the year’s trends and events
More than ever before first responders are willing to talk about suicide, PTSD and mental illness in ways that support and help one another
Saving first responders’ lives starts with openly talking about suicide, providing education and offering 24/7 trained peer counselors
Chris and Kelly talk about stories of dispatchers doing great things, our #5 news item of the year
Though it might seem odd John Malcolm is glad an out-of-control driver hit the ambulance and not another vehicle
ECG acquisition, 12-lead mapping and airway management were your favorites
Take the EMS1 end-of-year news quiz to find out
These events generated vigorous discussion and passionate debate
These are the videos that entertained EMS providers and the general public this year
Here are some of the most inappropriate uses of ambulances in 2015