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COVID-Era EMS Refusals Rose, Study Finds

07/17/2026

James Careless

When COVID-19 struck in spring 2020, many EMS systems reported lower call volumes and more patients reluctant to go to the hospital.

When COVID-19 struck in spring...

07/17/2026

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“You know you’re a leader when you turn around and there are people behind you.”

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Pinnacle Closing Keynote: Retention Over Recruitment

07/16/2026

Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT

“You know you’re a leader when you turn around and there are people behind you.”

“You know you’re a leader when...

07/16/2026

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News

National Registry Board of Directors Meeting – Public Notice and Call for Public Comment on Proposed Update to the Policy Variance Policy

07/16/2026

The updated name better defines how requests for variances to established certification policies are evaluated.

The updated name better defines...

07/16/2026

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From Pinnacle: Be Where Your Feet Are: Strategies for Resilience

07/16/2026

Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT

We are good at pulling our struggling brothers and sisters out of the river when they are emotionally drowning. But what if there’s a better way?

We are good at pulling our...

07/16/2026

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From Pinnacle: What Keeps You Up at Night?

07/15/2026

Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT

A snapshot of top challenges identified by key EMS leaders.

A snapshot of top challenges...

07/15/2026

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From Pinnacle: EMS Regulatory Updates for 2026

07/15/2026

Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT

The midterm elections this November will be critical for EMS.

The midterm elections this...

07/15/2026

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Four Glucometer Errors That May Surprise You

07/15/2026

Frances Hall, NREMT-P

Strange blood sugar readings may be due to contamination, low batteries, or even patient history.

Strange blood sugar readings may...

07/15/2026

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One Second After: Pinnacle Kicks Off in San Diego

07/14/2026

Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT

Modern society is far more fragile than we often acknowledge.

Modern society is far more...

07/14/2026

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woman struggling to breathe after exercise

Perspectives

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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Feature Story

Family of Randolph Mantooth Announces His Passing

07/10/2026

EMS has lost a titan.

07/10/2026

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A Paramedic’s Guide to Staying Hydrated in Extreme Heat: Beyond Water and Sports Drinks

07/10/2026

John M. Dabbs II, MPH

EMS providers are trained to spot heat exhaustion in others, but often ignore their own symptoms.

EMS providers are trained to...

07/10/2026

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News

National Registry Board of Directors Meeting – Public Notice and Call for Public Comment on Proposed Update to the Policy Variance Policy

07/16/2026

The updated name better defines how requests for variances to established certification policies are evaluated.

The updated name better defines...

07/16/2026

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News

ImageTrend Names Chris Cartrett as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate AI-Powered Growth

07/15/2026

Cartrett, who succeeds Patrick Sheahan, will lead the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation

Cartrett, who succeeds Patrick...

07/15/2026

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News

From Drawing to Delivery: Wright Industries Presents Rescue Star Ambulance to A-Tec Ambulance

07/14/2026

Selected from hundreds of entries submitted during the show, A-Tec Ambulance won Wright Industries' exclusive EMS World Expo 2025 giveaway.

Selected from hundreds of...

07/14/2026

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News

David K. Tan to Highlight Exceptional EMS Care In New Podcast/Vodcast

07/14/2026

The podcast will talk directly with the clinicians responding to these high-acuity calls, breaking down the split-second, lifesaving decisions and interventions that translated to favorable patient outcomes.

The podcast will talk directly...

07/14/2026

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News

Owasso Fire Department EMS Captain Chase Coates Named 2026 James O. Page Legacy Scholar

07/13/2026

Award, sponsored by Mission Critical Protocols, to be presented at the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum in San Diego

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07/13/2026

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Rockland Paramedic Services Partners with New York Blood Center to Help Strengthen the Region's Blood Supply

07/13/2026

RPS is inviting the community to donate blood on August 6th as part of "Blood for a Brew" campaign to help save lives across the Hudson Valley

RPS is inviting the community to...

07/13/2026

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News

TRAUMAGEL Study Highlights Sustained Hemorrhage Control and Tourniquet Removal Without Rebleeding

07/07/2026

Clinical cases demonstrate successful use of TRAUMAGEL during tourniquet conversion in prolonged field care, including in gunshot wounds, industrial trauma and sharp-force injuries

Clinical cases demonstrate...

07/07/2026

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News

Grant Avenue Capital Forms Partnership with The School of EMS

07/07/2026

Move supports the continued expansion and acceleration of the school’s future growth and education initiatives.

Move supports the continued...

07/07/2026

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News

Families of 37 EMS Heroes from 18 States to Gather for the National EMS Weekend of Honor

07/06/2026

National EMS Memorial Service and National EMS Memorial Bike Ride open to the public.

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07/06/2026

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ESO Launches Prehospital Intelligence to Reduce Length of Stay and Strengthen EMS-Hospital Collaboration

06/29/2026

The solution connects real-time EMS data and prehospital predictions across the ED door, helping care teams act earlier to reduce length of stay and strengthen EMS-hospital partnerships.

The solution connects real-time...

06/29/2026

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Webinars

Training for Brilliant Documentation

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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

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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

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Capnography: Measuring the Smoke of Metabolism

On-Demand

Capnography provides real-time, continuous information that can assist in the early detection of respiratory distress, effectiveness of ventilation, and proper placement of advanced airway devices. Additionally, ETCO2 monitoring offers crucial insight into cardiac arrest resuscitation e...

Podcasts

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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Podcasts

Live From Expo 2025: EMS World With Life and Sirens

02/09/2026

Kristin Carroll

Sophie Fuller, Jaime Wesley, and Aubrey Lukis, hosts of the Life and Sirens podcast, join Managing Editor Kristin Carroll on the floor of EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis. They discuss their roles as EMS influencers, being women in EMS,...

Sophie Fuller, Jaime Wesley, and...

02/09/2026

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Nathan Harrison, Vice President of Operations at Simulator Solutions

Podcasts

Inside the Simulator: How Realistic Training Is Shaping the Future of EMS

01/20/2026

Mike McCabe; Nathan Harrison

Key Takeaways Realism matters: High-fidelity simulation exposes providers to physical, psychological, and environmental challenges they’ll face in the field. Safety starts before the call: Simulation helps reduce injuries...

Key...

01/20/2026

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Podcasts

Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part II

01/13/2026

Kristin Carroll

Listen to Part I. Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The...

Listen to Part I. Mike...

01/13/2026

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Podcasts

Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part I

01/13/2026

Kristin Carroll

Mike Grzyb, Senior Director of Field Support for ZOLL’s EMS business unit joins EMS World Managing Editor Kristin Carroll live at EMS World Expo 2025 in Indianapolis to discuss the new Zenix monitor defibrillator. The device has premarket...

Mike Grzyb, Senior Director...

01/13/2026

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Videos

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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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Gathering of Eagles Meeting May 1, 2026: Calcium Chloride in Whole Blood Administration; Post-Arrest Catheterization in STEMI; Pre-eclampsia

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Gathering of Eagles Meeting May 15, 2026: Hantavirus; Turmoil in the UK National Health Service; Ratio of Medical Directors to EMS Personnel

06/10/2026

Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS

Aileen Marty on hantavirus; Marc Canterato on knowledge of public policy among first responders; several Eagles on the ratio of medical directors vs. EMS providers; and more.

Aileen Marty on hantavirus; Marc...

06/10/2026

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Gathering of Eagles Meeting May 1, 2026: Calcium Chloride in Whole Blood Administration; Post-Arrest Catheterization in STEMI; Pre-eclampsia

06/10/2026

Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS

Donald Jenkins presents on calcium chloride dosing during whole blood administration; Amal Mattu discusses on post-arrest catheterization for STEMI; Kim Giffords on pre-eclampsia guidelines for new mothers; and more.

Donald Jenkins presents on...

06/10/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: The International Paramedic Exchange Program

06/05/2026

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

The Emergency Medicine Global Learning Exchange is a nonprofit exchange program creating opportunities for EMS professionals around the world to learn from one another, share best practices, and build international connections.

The Emergency Medicine Global...

06/05/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Weighing Babies the "Right Weigh"

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Weighing Babies the "Right Weigh"

06/05/2026

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

When everything in peds seems to be “something per kilo,” getting an accurate weight isn’t just important...it’s critical.

When everything in peds seems to...

06/05/2026

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Training Beyond One Skin Tone

06/04/2026

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

Many critical signs and symptoms present differently depending on a child’s skin tone. Cyanosis, pallor, bruising, rashes, petechiae, jaundice, and signs of non-accidental trauma can be difficult to recognize.

Many critical signs and symptoms...

06/04/2026

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Perspectives

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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Perspectives

Do We Even Know What a ‘Good Save’ Is Anymore?

04/15/2026

Orlando E. Rivera, RN, CEN, RCIS, EMT-P

Sometimes the best save is the one where a person's wishes are honored.

Sometimes the best save is the...

04/15/2026

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cartoon of people examining a research study

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Studies Have Shown…Or Have They?

04/09/2026

Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP

Before you implement new research, ensure the study shows what it claims and that the results are significant.

Before you implement new...

04/09/2026

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The Boneyard at Davis-Monahan Air Force Base. Credit: travelview - stock.adobe.com

Perspectives

After EMS: The Boneyard

04/02/2026

Mike Rubin

Mike Rubin reflects on his attempted return to EMS during the pandemic and how to handle the post-retirement blues.

Mike Rubin reflects on his...

04/02/2026

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EMS Around the World

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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French Emergency Systems Stressed by Lack of Staff; Foreign Practitioners Recruited to Fill Gaps

05/15/2026

Eugene Gerden

More patients are calling for EMS and waiting for care in the emergency room than ever.

More patients are calling for...

05/15/2026

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Misión Estero de las Palmas de San José del Cabo Añuití photo from author

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Invisible Systems: An EMS Perspective from Los Cabos, Mexico

05/06/2026

John M. Dabbs II, MPH

Visiting a new country can highlight how the EMS system there works, if you know what to look for.

Visiting a new country can...

05/06/2026

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E-Books

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

Supplement

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

Supplement

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