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Understanding Perfusion: Mean Arterial Pressure

08/28/2026

Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP

MAP is designed to represent the pressure driving blood flow to vital organs, yet it can remain deceptively normal even as perfusion at the cellular level begins to fail.

MAP is designed to represent the...

08/28/2026

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Podcasts

EMS World Rapid Response With Josh and Mike: AI Innovations in EMS

08/27/2026

Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP

What's the latest in artificial intelligence for EMS?

What's the latest in artificial...

08/27/2026

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Tennessee Addresses EMS Retention With Dedicated Mental Health Curriculum

08/26/2026

John M. Dabbs II, MPH

Stopping the revolving door of providers starts with Day One education on the job’s expectations and managing stress from the start.

Stopping the revolving door of...

08/26/2026

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Lt. Sarah Studley, Orlando, Florida 2026 First Responder Caring Award, sponsored by Dynarex

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2026 National EMS Awards of Excellence Recipients Announced

08/25/2026

EMS World and NAEMT congratulate the recipients and recognize their outstanding contributions to the EMS profession and the patients they serve.

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08/25/2026

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Press Release

National Registry Opens Call for Speakers for 2027 EMS Association Summit

08/25/2026

Speakers, facilitators and thought leaders invited to share strategies for strengthening EMS associations and nonprofit organizations.

Speakers, facilitators and...

08/25/2026

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From Celebrities to Major Crashes: Handling High-Profile Events

08/24/2026

Carol Brzozowski

Have a plan in place for managing the filming public, the media, and distressed bystanders, no matter how famous the patient.

Have a plan in place for...

08/24/2026

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Podcasts

The EMS Avenger: Why Attend EMS World Expo

08/24/2026

Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP

Joshua Hartman sits down with Jimmy Apple, aka the EMS Avenger, to talk all things EMS World Expo.

Joshua Hartman sits down with...

08/24/2026

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Estonia Advances EMS Reform for 2028

08/21/2026

Jaroslaw Adamowski

The Estonian Health Board and the country’s Health Insurance Fund are developing a new model to overhaul the country's EMS by 2028, with a streamlined structure of mostly two-person crews.

The Estonian Health Board and...

08/21/2026

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Dog displaying warning behavior before a bite

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Who Let the Dogs Out?: History, Risks, and Dog Bite Prevention

08/20/2026

Sandy Hunter, PhD, NRP

Dogs are part of working with EMS; there are steps professionals can take to lower the risk of a bit.

Dogs are part of working with...

08/20/2026

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Podcasts

Plasma in the Prehospital Setting - What’s New and What’s Not: Dr. Peter Antevy on Advancing Emergency Care

08/19/2026

Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP

Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the role of plasma in prehospital emergency care and what it can mean for patients experiencing life-threatening bleeding.

Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the...

08/19/2026

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Most Americans Think They Can Perform CPR. EMS Can Help Them Act

08/17/2026

Greg Friese, MS, NRP

A YouGov survey found 53% of Americans say they could perform CPR, but CARES data show many cardiac arrest patients still need faster bystander action.

A YouGov survey found 53% of...

08/17/2026

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News

Press Release

National EMS Memorial Foundation Reauthorization Law Awaits President’s Signature to Advance Memorial Effort

08/27/2026

Foundation has completed 15 of 24 required federal steps and narrowed its preferred site to the Hubert Humphrey Building plaza in Washington, D.C.

Foundation has completed 15 of...

08/27/2026

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Press Release

National Registry Opens Call for Speakers for 2027 EMS Association Summit

08/25/2026

Speakers, facilitators and thought leaders invited to share strategies for strengthening EMS associations and nonprofit organizations.

Speakers, facilitators and...

08/25/2026

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Press Release

Handtevy Breaks New Ground in Barcode Medication Safety with ScanSafe

08/14/2026

First barcode medication safety technology built specifically for emergency care, bringing automated medication cross-checking to the ambulance and hospital resuscitation bay without requiring patient registration, barcode wristbands or...

First barcode medication safety...

08/14/2026

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Press Release

Braun Ambulances Adds Chief XL Type III to Select Program, Offering a Faster Path to Custom Ambulance Delivery

08/11/2026

The program’s streamlined ordering experience and curated customization options are now available on Braun’s popular Type III platform.

The program’s streamlined...

08/11/2026

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News

104 Matches, Three Countries, One Operation: HMP Global's EMS World Expo Keynote Goes Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup

08/06/2026

Dr. Eric Ossmann, 2026 FIFA World Cup Director of Medical Administration, will kick off the 7000-person event in Orlando, Sept 28 to Oct 2,

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08/06/2026

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Press Release

Vector Solutions Advances Unified Agency Readiness with New TargetSolutions and Vector Scheduling Integrations

08/04/2026

This cross-product integration gives fire and EMS agencies greater visibility into training and qualifications while building on the foundation for a more connected operational experience

This cross-product integration...

08/04/2026

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Press Release

FDA Licenses First-Ever Freeze-Dried Plasma Product in the U.S.

07/31/2026

Room-temperature-stable and rapidly reconstituted, this first FDA-licensed product brings new options to emergency and remote settings.

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07/31/2026

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Press Release

New Book Arms First Responders with Communication Tools for Mental Health Crises

07/29/2026

A new book provides field-tested verbal framework for de-escalation in the field.

A new book provides field-tested...

07/29/2026

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News

National EMS Memorial Service 2026 Wrap-Up and Announcement of Weekend of Honor Dates Through 2029

07/24/2026

On July 17-19, 2026, the NEMSMS and the NEMSMBR paid tribute to the 37 fallen EMS and air medical providers from 18 different states during the 2026 Weekend of Honor at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington.

On July 17-19, 2026, the NEMSMS...

07/24/2026

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News

ESO Launches Logis Billing Intelligent Lockbox Assistant, the First AI-Powered Lockbox Solution for EMS Billing

07/22/2026

The new capability automatically classifies, matches and routes every document in a daily lockbox file, cutting weekly processing time for lockbox-focused roles by up to 90%

The new capability automatically...

07/22/2026

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Webinars

Presenter Amanda Stark, JD Head of Compliance Digitech

You Asked. We Answered. An EMS Documentation Workshop

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Following a hugely popular June webinar exploring common documentation pitfalls, audit risks, and the operational pressures facing EMS agencies, we’re revisiting the topic to answer EMS leaders' questions. Using a workshop format, Digitech Head of Compliance Amanda Stark will review rea...

Training for Brilliant Documentation

On-Demand

Effective EMS documentation is a critical professional skill that goes far beyond filling out a form. It reflects clinical thinking, supports patient care, and creates a legal and operational record that outlives the call. Thorough documentation of training and education is also critica...

Breathing Life into Pediatric Care: Key Skills for Effective Airway Management

On-Demand

Session Details Breathing Life into Pediatric Care: Key Skills for Effective Airway Management is a hands-on skills discussion using real-world equipment that's designed to equip EMS professionals with practical, hands-on techniques for managing pediatric airway emergencies in the preh...

When Accuracy Fails: Real EMS Cases Exposing Hidden Gaps in Capnography Monitoring

On-Demand

Did you know that two cannulas can look nearly identical, yet deliver very different results for your patients? Join us for a hands-on, visual exploration of single-nare sampling line design and the clinical impact of split-flow cannulas. Through real device demonstrations and clinical ...

The 7 Pillars of Accountability: Building a Culture of Trust, Performance & Leadership in EMS

On-Demand

Podcasts

EMS World Rapid Response With Josh and Mike: AI Innovations in EMS

08/27/2026

Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP

What's the latest in artificial intelligence for EMS?

What's the latest in artificial...

08/27/2026

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Podcasts

The EMS Avenger: Why Attend EMS World Expo

08/24/2026

Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP

Joshua Hartman sits down with Jimmy Apple, aka the EMS Avenger, to talk all things EMS World Expo.

Joshua Hartman sits down with...

08/24/2026

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Podcasts

Plasma in the Prehospital Setting - What’s New and What’s Not: Dr. Peter Antevy on Advancing Emergency Care

08/19/2026

Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP

Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the role of plasma in prehospital emergency care and what it can mean for patients experiencing life-threatening bleeding.

Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the...

08/19/2026

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Podcasts

From the First Call to the Final Outcome: What Connected Data Means for Hospitals and EMS

08/05/2026

Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP

Learn how ESO's Logis Dispatch system helps real agencies achieve better outcomes.

Learn how ESO's Logis Dispatch...

08/05/2026

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Podcasts

Designing Ambulances Around the Realities of EMS

06/25/2026

Mike McCabe

This episode explores how listening to frontline providers, challenging long-held assumptions, and closely observing real-world EMS operations can uncover opportunities for meaningful innovation.

This episode explores how...

06/25/2026

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Podcasts

A Talk With the Production Team of Into the Unknown

06/08/2026

Kristin Carroll

In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, Managing Editor Kristin Carroll chats with Director Tom Putnam and Producer Dr. Baxter Larmon for Into the Unknown: The Paramedic’s Journey. The long-awaited documentary follows several EMS...

In this episode of the EMS...

06/08/2026

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Podcasts

Are You Ready for Impact? Protecting Lives in Motion

06/02/2026

Mike McCabe

For EMS clinicians, fleet leaders, and anyone involved in patient transport, this episode is a must-listen dive into how innovation is helping make ambulances safer, more efficient, and better prepared for the realities of modern care on the...

For EMS clinicians, fleet...

06/02/2026

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Podcasts

Happy EMS Education Day! To Celebrate, Let’s Demystify the Myths Surrounding EMS Higher Ed.

05/18/2026

Mike McCabe

Mike McCabe sits down with Dr. Jeannie Riner, EMS Lead Faculty at Columbia Southern University (CSU), to discuss some of the myths around EMS education. Dr. Riner traces the profession's education evolution, from department-led...

Mike McCabe sits down with...

05/18/2026

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Podcasts

The Case for Standardization: Balancing Budget and Performance in Rural EMS

02/25/2026

Mike McCabe

The right ambulance makes all the difference in rural EMS.

The right ambulance makes all...

02/25/2026

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Winners with Lynn Artz and Noah Rosecrans

Podcasts

Live From Expo 2025: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award

02/24/2026

Rob Lawrence, MCMI

Rob Lawrence hosts this special episode of the EMS World Podcast. The Injury Prevention Alliance of Phoenix (Arizona) is the winner of the 2025 Nicholas Rosecrans Award, which recognizes individuals, teams, or organizations who make a...

Rob Lawrence hosts this...

02/24/2026

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Videos

Pyloric stenosis… Many of us briefly learned of this condition in school, but most likely, few of us have ever actually cared for a baby with it. With that in mind, here’s a rapid review of the key aspects of pyloric stenosis as you’ve never seen them before… From the inside out!

Videos

Pediatric Video Tutorial: Projectile Puking and Pyloric Stenosis

08/28/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

Many of us briefly learned of pyloric stenosis in school, but most likely few of us have ever actually cared for a baby with it. Here's a rapid review.

Many of us briefly learned of...

08/28/2026

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A “sensory ambulance” is now actively in use by the neo-peds transport team from Golisano Children's Hospital in Southwest Florida. Here’s a behind-the-scenes tour as to how insights from parents, children, and EMS professionals helped create and customize the ambulance.

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: 'Sensory Ambulances'—Amazing for Autism

08/25/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

A “sensory ambulance” is now actively in use by the neo-peds transport team from Golisano Children's Hospital in Southwest Florida.

A “sensory ambulance” is now...

08/25/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Versed: What They Don't Teach You (But Should)

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Versed: What They Don't Teach You (But Should)

08/17/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

What does midazolam actually do, and just as importantly, what doesn’t it do?

What does midazolam actually do,...

08/17/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Facts, Fallacies, and the Future of Fentanyl

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Facts, Fallacies, and the Future of Fentanyl

08/10/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

Fentanyl kicks in fast, wears off fast, keeps blood pressure stable, and (if given slowly) is fabulous. But does the evidence support the legends?

Fentanyl kicks in fast, wears...

08/10/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Peds Pain: Facts and Fallacies

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Peds Pain: Facts and Fallacies

08/03/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

Do kids feel less pain? Will they remember the pain? Does it hurt worse to give them something for pain?

Do kids feel less pain? Will...

08/03/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Feeling Hot Hot Hot

07/17/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

Why is Scott in a body bag? What do TACOs have to do with heat stroke?

Why is Scott in a body bag? What...

07/17/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Top Tips for Better Bagging

07/17/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

Just because you can bag a manikin, that doesn't mean you can bag a patient.

Just because you can bag a...

07/17/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Bitten By Bats: The Reality of Rabies

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Bitten By Bats: The Reality of Rabies

07/07/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

Bats get a bad rap, but how dangerous are they? On scene from a cave, Scott DeBoer discusses bats, rabies, and the clinical pearls you won't want to miss.

Bats get a bad rap, but how...

07/07/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: The Future of 'Color Coding' Kids

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: The Future of 'Color Coding' Kids

06/19/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

Variations of the Broselow tape have been in use for almost 40 years. Variations of Handtevy have been in use for over 15 years. Let’s use our crystal ball to gaze into the very near future of color coding kids.

Variations of the Broselow tape...

06/19/2026

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Nitrous oxide has been used both medically and socially for well over a century. It is a colorless, odorless gas that can help children stay comfortable and pain-free, and sometimes even sleep through procedures.

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Nitrous Oxide: Not Just for the Fast & Furious Anymore

06/12/2026

Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN

Nitrous oxide has been used both medically and socially for well over a century. It is a colorless, odorless gas that can help children stay comfortable and pain-free, and sometimes even sleep through procedures.

Nitrous oxide has been used both...

06/12/2026

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Perspectives

Perspectives

After EMS: Now What?

08/11/2026

Mike Rubin

Mike Rubin shares some hobbies he's adopted in retirement.

Mike Rubin shares some hobbies...

08/11/2026

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Perspectives

I Spent 5 Years in NYC 9-1-1. The Software We Used Was Working Against Us

07/23/2026

Mendel Rosenblum, NRP

Technology built for EMS isn't meeting the industry's needs. Here's how leadership can advocate for change.

Technology built for EMS isn't...

07/23/2026

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The paramedic unit from the author's department

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For Better or Worse: The Complicated Marriage of EMS and the Fire Service

07/20/2026

Robert Snell, EMT-P

The high-performing EMS systems carry the reputation of the profession; the underperforming ones quietly bury its consequences.

The high-performing EMS systems...

07/20/2026

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woman struggling to breathe after exercise

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After EMS: Truth or Consequences

07/13/2026

Mike Rubin

EMS professionals can do a lot to establish credibility with patients; just make sure you're distinguishing opinion from fact when you're not sure.

EMS professionals can do a lot...

07/13/2026

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Heard of dromedary camels in the desert.

Perspectives

Horses and Camels: Design by Committee

06/25/2026

Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP

Sometimes guidelines don't match real-world situations.

Sometimes guidelines don't match...

06/25/2026

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Modern EMS needs public safety readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.

Perspectives

EMS Does Not Need to Live in the Firehouse to Belong in Public Safety

06/19/2026

Tracey Loscar, BA, NRP, FP-C

Modern EMS needs public safety readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.

Modern EMS needs public safety...

06/19/2026

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Perspectives

After EMS: Self-Defense

06/18/2026

Mike Rubin reflects on what makes a good patient during hospital care.

Mike Rubin reflects on what...

06/18/2026

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Perspectives

EMS Week: Recognition vs. Understanding in EMS

05/22/2026

John M. Dabbs II, MPH

A challenge to EMS leaders to educate the public about modern EMS systems during EMS Week and throughout the year.

A challenge to EMS leaders to...

05/22/2026

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Perspectives

After EMS: Life With Dignity

05/05/2026

Mike Rubin

Mike Rubin reflects on what dignity looks like for seniors living with dementia and how recent changes could affect that dignity.

Mike Rubin reflects on what...

05/05/2026

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Perspectives

Everything I Learned About Leadership, I Learned in Marriage Counseling

04/28/2026

Patrick Rogers, EMT-P

Clear communication, compromise, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.

Clear communication, compromise,...

04/28/2026

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EMS Around the World

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Estonia Advances EMS Reform for 2028

08/21/2026

Jaroslaw Adamowski

The Estonian Health Board and the country’s Health Insurance Fund are developing a new model to overhaul the country's EMS by 2028, with a streamlined structure of mostly two-person crews.

The Estonian Health Board and...

08/21/2026

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Bulgaria Advances $98M HEMS Project

07/31/2026

Jaroslaw Adamowski

Bulgaria is procuring eight Airbus H145 medical helicopters and constructing six permanent bases to host the aircraft.

Bulgaria is procuring eight...

07/31/2026

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ambulances staged in Mina for Hajj pilgrims. Photo: AHMAD FAIZAL YAHYA - stock.adobe.com

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Saudi Arabia Moves to Create Faster, More Resilient EMS Sector Amid Ongoing Threats in Region

06/17/2026

Eugene Gerden

The Saudi Ministry of Health has set 2030 as the deadline for an improved, more efficient healthcare sector in the country.

The Saudi Ministry of Health has...

06/17/2026

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Turkish Ambulance on interstate. Image By Виталий Сова

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Turkey Invests in Ambulances, Airborne EMS Capacities

06/08/2026

Jaroslaw Adamowski

Recent purchases brought Turkey's total ambulance fleet to 6,308 vehicles, with an additional 285 ambulances on order.

Recent purchases brought...

06/08/2026

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Flat Stan First Aid Brings Practical CPR Education to Children in U.K.

05/20/2026

Carol Brzozowski

Teaching first aid to children builds confidence to act in emergencies, and children share their experiences and knowledge with others.

Teaching first aid to children...

05/20/2026

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E-Books

Supplement

Smarter Dispatch, Better Care

This e-book explores how next-generation CAD platforms are helping agencies improve response decisions, integrate data across healthcare systems, optimize resource deployment, and enhance patient care through real-time information and automation.

Designing Ambulances Around the Realities of EMS

For decades, ambulance design has focused heavily on securing equipment, maximizing storage,

Ansell e-book chemical infectious disease exposure

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Chemical and Infectious Disease Exposure in EMS

This special EMS World supplement, sponsored by Ansell, explores the critical role of personal protective equipment (PPE) and substance isolation in protecting EMS providers from chemical and infectious disease exposures.

Supplement

The Personal Cost of Service: Why Mental Wellness Must Be Core To Public Safety Readiness

This special supplement from EMS World and FirstNet examines why mental wellness must be treated as a core component of public safety readiness.

Supplement

The Case for Standardization in Rural EMS

Standardization of processes can improve training consistency, reduce downtime, and support more equitable care across rural communities.

2025 National Registry Recertification Guide

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2026 National Registry Recertification Guide

As EMS practitioners, we are committed to improving patient care and outcomes in the prehospital setting. We know that a highly trained EMS service means a safer community and more positive outcomes when duty calls today and tomorrow.

White Papers

Built for the Frontline: Equipping First Responders With Reliable, Quality Ambulances

For EmergyCare, the largest EMS provider in Northwest Pennsylvania, success begins and ends with people. President David Basnak emphasizes that no piece of equipment can replace skilled, supported professionals.

White Papers

Hurricane Response in the Tech Age

According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, over the 39-year period from 1979-2017, the number of major hurricanes has increased.

White Papers

A Life Flipped Upside Down

Just after midnight on September 26, 2023, Jesse Sopko, a paramedic with the South Central Ambulance District (SCAD) in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and a patient were in the back of SCAD’s Unit 639 when they were T-boned by a speeding