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Addressing Recent Changes in AHA Guidelines on Choking in Adults and Children
04/29/2026
Frances Hall, NREMT-P
The updated guidance adds back blows back into the rescue protocol.
The updated guidance adds back blows back into the rescue protocol.
The updated guidance adds back...
04/29/2026
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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, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.
Clear communication, compromise,...
04/28/2026
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Feature
The Importance of Data in EMS
04/27/2026
Tom Arkins, MSHI, EMT-P
A good data collection system can drive innovation, funding, and public relations in the future.
A good data collection system can drive innovation, funding, and public relations in the future.
A good data collection system...
04/27/2026
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Slovenia Invests in EMS by Advancing Helicopter Purchase, EU-Funded Projects
04/24/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract...
04/24/2026
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Scott Gilmore and Jamie Pafford-Gresham
News
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Receives EMS Partnership of the Year Award from American Ambulance Association
04/23/2026
The award was presented during the President’s Reception at the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on April 21, 2026.
The award was presented during the President’s Reception at the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on April 21, 2026.
The award was presented during...
04/23/2026
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On Scene and On Point: Coaching, Remediation, and Discipline in the Field
04/22/2026
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
Coaching, remediation, and discipline are distinct but complementary tools. Confusing them leads to inconsistent training and poor learner outcomes.
Coaching, remediation, and discipline are distinct but complementary tools. Confusing them leads to inconsistent training and poor learner outcomes.
Coaching, remediation, and...
04/22/2026
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National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
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37 EMS and Air Medical Heroes to Be Honored at 2026 National EMS Weekend of Honor
04/22/2026
Families, the public, and media invited to pay tribute July 17–19 in Arlington, Virginia.
Families, the public, and media invited to pay tribute July 17–19 in Arlington, Virginia.
Families, the public, and media...
04/22/2026
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New Mapping Model Can Help Cities Efficiently Deploy Blood Resources to Patients Most in Need
04/21/2026
Model identifies high-need areas for trauma care.
Model identifies high-need areas for trauma care.
Model identifies high-need areas...
04/21/2026
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Influenza: Nothing to Sneeze At
04/20/2026
Sandy Hunter, PhD, NRP, NREMT-P
Flu season is winding down in the U.S., but that doesn't mean EMS doesn't play a role in prevention and treatment.
Flu season is winding down in the U.S., but that doesn't mean EMS doesn't play a role in prevention and treatment.
Flu season is winding down in...
04/20/2026
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Feature
Mexican Central Government Takes Action Against Irregular Ambulances
04/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has...
04/17/2026
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Joana Sokol
Feature
A Real Emergency: A Conversation With Author and Former Paramedic Joanna Sokol
04/16/2026
Barry A. Bachenheimer, EdD, NREMT
Sokol's new book is a collection of stories, vingettes, interviews, and EMS history with the goal of making EMS providers feel seen.
Sokol's new book is a collection of stories, vingettes, interviews, and EMS history with the goal of making EMS providers feel seen.
Sokol's new book is a collection...
04/16/2026
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News

Scott Gilmore and Jamie Pafford-Gresham
News
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Receives EMS Partnership of the Year Award from American Ambulance Association
04/23/2026
The award was presented during the President’s Reception at the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on April 21, 2026.
The award was presented during the President’s Reception at the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on April 21, 2026.
The award was presented during...
04/23/2026
EMSWorld
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
News
37 EMS and Air Medical Heroes to Be Honored at 2026 National EMS Weekend of Honor
04/22/2026
Families, the public, and media invited to pay tribute July 17–19 in Arlington, Virginia.
Families, the public, and media invited to pay tribute July 17–19 in Arlington, Virginia.
Families, the public, and media...
04/22/2026
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First Priority Group Announces New 75,000 Sq. Ft. Production Facility in Lakewood, New Jersey 
04/21/2026
The new production facility will open in June for remount and EMS operations.
The new production facility will open in June for remount and EMS operations.
The new production facility will...
04/21/2026
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News
New Mapping Model Can Help Cities Efficiently Deploy Blood Resources to Patients Most in Need
04/21/2026
Model identifies high-need areas for trauma care.
Model identifies high-need areas for trauma care.
Model identifies high-need areas...
04/21/2026
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Medix Specialty Vehicles Marks 25 Years of Dependable Performance & Strong Relationships at FDIC International 2026 
04/16/2026
Two customer-ready ambulances—an MSV-II 170 Type I and an AL 171 Type I—take center stage at Booth #5377, highlighting 25 years of trusted manufacturing. 
Two customer-ready ambulances—an MSV-II 170 Type I and an AL 171 Type I—take center stage at Booth #5377, highlighting 25 years of trusted manufacturing. 
Two customer-ready ambulances—an...
04/16/2026
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Crestline Ambulances Returns to FDIC 2026 With Bigger, Fleet-Ready CCL 166 Type III Model
04/15/2026
Visit Booth #5574 to see how the CCL 166 Type III delivers 16 inches more interior space and 25% more ALS storage—engineered specifically for the pressures of modern fleet procurement.
Visit Booth #5574 to see how the CCL 166 Type III delivers 16 inches more interior space and 25% more ALS storage—engineered specifically for the pressures of modern fleet procurement.
Visit Booth #5574 to see how the...
04/15/2026
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Braun Ambulances Showcases Customizable Craftsmanship at FDIC 2026 With Bold Blacked-Out Chief XL & Streamlined Select by Braun Type I Ambulances 
04/15/2026
See how two fire departments brought their vision to life at Booth #5574 — one fully custom, one Select by Braun — both Chief XL ambulances defined by legacy quality and built for life. 
See how two fire departments brought their vision to life at Booth #5574 — one fully custom, one Select by Braun — both Chief XL ambulances defined by legacy quality and built for life. 
See how two fire departments...
04/15/2026
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News
Demers Ambulances Debuts Award-Winning Type I Ambulance at FDIC 2026 
04/15/2026
Experience the all-new FXP 174 ambulance with industry-first FX Action Seats during FDIC 2026 from April 23-25, 2026. 
Experience the all-new FXP 174 ambulance with industry-first FX Action Seats during FDIC 2026 from April 23-25, 2026. 
Experience the all-new FXP 174...
04/15/2026
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News
Technimount EMS and Ferno Sign Canadian Distribution Agreement
04/15/2026
This strategic collaboration brings together two highly recognized companies whose expertise and commitment to safety continue to support emergency medical services across the country. 
This strategic collaboration brings together two highly recognized companies whose expertise and commitment to safety continue to support emergency medical services across the country. 
This strategic collaboration...
04/15/2026
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Deputy Secretary of Transportation Steven Bradbury and Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster hosted more than 100 first responders and law enforcement officers at USDOT Headquarters for a first-ever day of traffic incident management training. Photo Credit: USDOT.
News
Transportation Department Hosts First-Ever National Day of Crash Responder Training to Save Lives on American Roads
04/14/2026
USDOT aims to train 1 million first responders to improve road safety for first responders, American families and truck drivers.
USDOT aims to train 1 million first responders to improve road safety for first responders, American families and truck drivers.
USDOT aims to train 1 million...
04/14/2026
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Webinars

Christopher Blake
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...
Kroboth
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 ...
Cebollero
The 7 Pillars of Accountability: Building a Culture of Trust, Performance & Leadership in EMS
On-Demand
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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...
samantha johnson
Ambulance Chasing: Legal Hot Topics for EMS
On-Demand
Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in lawsuits against EMS providers and agencies. High profile cases, such as the death of Elijah McClain, bring EMS providers and prehospital medicine into the spotlight.

Podcasts

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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 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 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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Life and Sirens
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 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 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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Zoll Zenix
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 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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Zenix
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 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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Podcasts
EMS World and FAST 2026: Better Together
01/08/2026
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP; Eric Bauer, MBA, EMT-P
EMS World Content Director Jonathan Bassett sits down with HMP Global Senior Vice President Josh Hartman and FlightBridge ED CEO Eric Bauer to discuss FAST 2026 and EMS World Live | Austin, which will co-locate in the Texas capital May...
EMS World Content Director Jonathan Bassett sits down with HMP Global Senior Vice President Josh Hartman and FlightBridge ED CEO Eric Bauer to discuss FAST 2026 and EMS World Live | Austin, which will co-locate in the Texas capital May...
EMS World Content Director...
01/08/2026
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Designed for Shift Work: Rethinking Higher Education for First Responders
12/22/2025
Mike McCabe
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe talks with Sherry Twitty, Director of Corporate Outreach at Columbia Southern University, about how flexible, online education is helping fire, EMS, and nursing professionals...
In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe talks with Sherry Twitty, Director of Corporate Outreach at Columbia Southern University, about how flexible, online education is helping fire, EMS, and nursing professionals...
In this episode of the EMS...
12/22/2025
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Mitch Scott
Podcasts
From Radio Chatter to Real-Time Data: Modernizing EMS–ED Communication
12/16/2025
Mike McCabe
General Devices sponsors this podcast covering how the e-Bridge platform improves communication between field teams and the emergency department.
General Devices sponsors this podcast covering how the e-Bridge platform improves communication between field teams and the emergency department.
General Devices sponsors this...
12/16/2025
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Live From Expo 2025: NEMSACked—NEMSAC Chairs on the Future of EMS, Federal Regulation
12/02/2025
Kristin Carroll
The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) was abruptly disbanded earlier this year. Former chair Brenden Hayden, COO of Estella Health, a mobile Integrated healthcare company, and former vice chair, Tom Arkins, chief of IT and...
The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) was abruptly disbanded earlier this year. Former chair Brenden Hayden, COO of Estella Health, a mobile Integrated healthcare company, and former vice chair, Tom Arkins, chief of IT and...
The National EMS Advisory...
12/02/2025
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Videos

Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 17, 2026:
Videos
Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 17, 2026: Extreme Heat Events; Malaria Update; Impact of Spiking Fuel Costs on EMS
04/22/2026
Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Marcus Ong on extreme heat events and their impact on health; Mick Molloy on fuel costs in Ireland and impacts on emergency operations; Aileen Marty on communicable disease outbreaks such as malaria; and more.
Marcus Ong on extreme heat events and their impact on health; Mick Molloy on fuel costs in Ireland and impacts on emergency operations; Aileen Marty on communicable disease outbreaks such as malaria; and more.
Marcus Ong on extreme heat...
04/22/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pediatric Autism
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pediatric Autism
04/22/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
When you encounter a child on the autism spectrum, Dr. Mom (or Dad) is your best resource to understand their child's rituals and routines.
When you encounter a child on the autism spectrum, Dr. Mom (or Dad) is your best resource to understand their child's rituals and routines.
When you encounter a child on...
04/22/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: High-Frequency Ventilation Explained
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: High-Frequency Ventilation Explained
04/15/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Normally, babies breathe about 30–50 times per minute, and when we need to bag them, we typically use similar rates. However, in the tiniest and sickest infants, this approach isn’t always enough—and can sometimes even cause harm.
Normally, babies breathe about 30–50 times per minute, and when we need to bag them, we typically use similar rates. However, in the tiniest and sickest infants, this approach isn’t always enough—and can sometimes even cause harm.
Normally, babies breathe about...
04/15/2026
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Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 10, 2026: Chicago Firefighter Safety;
Videos
Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 10, 2026: Chicago Firefighter Safety; Cincinnati Marathon; Philadelphia Building Collapse
04/15/2026
Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Nicholas Cozzi on firefighter safety initiatives at the Chicago Fire Department; Maria Bianchi on advocacy projects at the American Ambulance Association; Crawford Mechem on a parking garage collapse in Philadelphia; and more.
Nicholas Cozzi on firefighter safety initiatives at the Chicago Fire Department; Maria Bianchi on advocacy projects at the American Ambulance Association; Crawford Mechem on a parking garage collapse in Philadelphia; and more.
Nicholas Cozzi on firefighter...
04/15/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Hemophilia Types & Treatments Take 3
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Hemophilia Types & Treatments Take 3
04/07/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Stop the Bleed changed the game—but not all bleeding is the same. For patients with hemophilia, even minor injuries can escalate fast. Do you know what to do differently?
Stop the Bleed changed the game—but not all bleeding is the same. For patients with hemophilia, even minor injuries can escalate fast. Do you know what to do differently?
Stop the Bleed changed the...
04/07/2026
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The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia?
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Hemophilia Types & Treatments Take 2
03/31/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia?
The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia?
The Stop the Bleed campaign has...
03/31/2026
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ATCEMS Chief Robert Luckritz
Videos
A Message from Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz
03/25/2026
When you work in EMS, education has to do more than check a box. It has to make you better on your next call.
When you work in EMS, education has to do more than check a box. It has to make you better on your next call.
When you work in EMS, education...
03/25/2026
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The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia? With invaluable insights from a parent of two children with this condition, part one of this four part series will “take it up a notch” with a rapid review of handling hemophilia.
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Hemophilia Types & Treatments Take 1
03/22/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia?
The Stop the Bleed campaign has been a game changer in the world of trauma care, but what about patients who are not only bleeding, but have a history of hemophilia?
The Stop the Bleed campaign has...
03/22/2026
EMSWorld
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Communicating With Deaf Patients Part 2
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Communicating With Deaf Patients Part 2
03/02/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
With invaluable insights from a certified interpreter for the deaf, part two of this four-part series rapidly reviews what medical professionals really need to know, and what their deaf patients wish their caregivers knew.
With invaluable insights from a certified interpreter for the deaf, part two of this four-part series rapidly reviews what medical professionals really need to know, and what their deaf patients wish their caregivers knew.
With invaluable insights from a...
03/02/2026
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Columbia Southern University's online LifePaceLearning® enrollment option is built for busy EMS pros balancing work and other life commitments.
Videos
The Flexibility You Need. The Support You Deserve.
02/26/2026
Columbia Southern University's online LifePaceLearning® enrollment option is built for busy EMS pros balancing work and other life commitments.
Columbia Southern University's online LifePaceLearning® enrollment option is built for busy EMS pros balancing work and other life commitments.
Columbia Southern University's...
02/26/2026
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Perspectives

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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, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.
Clear communication, compromise,...
04/28/2026
EMSWorld
do not resuscitate orders and bracelet
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 one where a person's wishes are honored.
Sometimes the best save is the...
04/15/2026
EMSWorld
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Perspectives
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 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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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 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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Perspectives
Is the Future of EMS County-Based?
04/01/2026
Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH, MS, CPM
EMS is undergoing a period of transition. Long-standing structural challenges such as reimbursement, rising costs, workforce sustainability, increasing service expectations, and governance fragmentation have exposed the limits of traditional...
EMS is undergoing a period of transition. Long-standing structural challenges such as reimbursement, rising costs, workforce sustainability, increasing service expectations, and governance fragmentation have exposed the limits of traditional...
EMS is undergoing a period of...
04/01/2026
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Phone showing Meta AI logo
Perspectives
After EMS: Artificial Magnificence
03/05/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin explores the hilarity that can come from artificial intelligence and how hallucinations can erode credibility.
Mike Rubin explores the hilarity that can come from artificial intelligence and how hallucinations can erode credibility.
Mike Rubin explores the hilarity...
03/05/2026
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The author and his service dog
Perspectives
Removing the Stigma Is Hollow When Mental Injury Leads to Financial Ruin
02/12/2026
Robert Ravndal, MA, NRP
First responders who suffer mental injuries in the line of duty deserve to be respected in the same way we respect those with physical injuries.
First responders who suffer mental injuries in the line of duty deserve to be respected in the same way we respect those with physical injuries.
First responders who suffer...
02/12/2026
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Perspectives
After EMS: The Best Parts
02/05/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on some of the best, most entertaining moments of retirement life.
Mike Rubin reflects on some of the best, most entertaining moments of retirement life.
Mike Rubin reflects on some of...
02/05/2026
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Perspectives
How Respect-Focused Leadership Can Transform the EMS Experience
01/27/2026
Mike Domitrz
EMS organizations that nurture respect and psychological safety enjoy higher engagement, stronger performance, and lower turnover.
EMS organizations that nurture respect and psychological safety enjoy higher engagement, stronger performance, and lower turnover.
EMS organizations that nurture...
01/27/2026
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Piggy Bank doing math
Perspectives
After EMS: Retirement Toolkit
01/20/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin discusses budgeting, estate planning, and more in this installment of After EMS.
Mike Rubin discusses budgeting, estate planning, and more in this installment of After EMS.
Mike Rubin discusses budgeting,...
01/20/2026
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EMS Around the World

Leonardo AW139
Feature
Slovenia Invests in EMS by Advancing Helicopter Purchase, EU-Funded Projects
04/24/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract...
04/24/2026
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Ambulance in Los Cabos Mexico, Rosemarie Mosteller - stock.adobe.com
Feature
Mexican Central Government Takes Action Against Irregular Ambulances
04/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has...
04/17/2026
EMSWorld
Currently, the Polish Medical Air Rescue operates 27 EC135/H135 helicopters, with the last four purchased at the end of 2015.
Feature
Poland’s Health Ministry Eyes New Helicopters for Polish Medical Air Rescue
04/07/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
The government grants cover 99% of costs for new medical helicopters.
The government grants cover 99% of costs for new medical helicopters.
The government grants cover 99%...
04/07/2026
EMSWorld
Mapusa, Goa, India. Ambulance Car Moving With Siren
Feature
India Plans to Accelerate Reform of National EMS Sector
03/31/2026
Eugene Gerden
Russian oil imports have boosted government funding, staffing is an issue amid attacks on healthcare workers.
Russian oil imports have boosted government funding, staffing is an issue amid attacks on healthcare workers.
Russian oil imports have boosted...
03/31/2026
EMSWorld
Rega ambulance jet type Bombardier Challenger 650 registration HB-JWA landing at Swiss Zurich Airport on a cloudy autumn day. Photo taken October 25th, 2025, Zurich Kloten, Switzerland.
Feature
Demand for EMS in Switzerland Grows Despite High Costs
03/24/2026
Eugene Gerden
More Swiss citizens are calling emergency services instead of their family doctor, which began during the pandemic and hasn't slowed down.
More Swiss citizens are calling emergency services instead of their family doctor, which began during the pandemic and hasn't slowed down.
More Swiss citizens are calling...
03/24/2026
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E-Books

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.
The Personal Cost of Service: Why Mental Wellness Must Be Core To Public Safety Readiness
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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.
E-book The Case for Standardization in Rural EMS
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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.
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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
2025 National Registry Recertification Guide
White Papers
2025 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.
AI in EMS
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AI in EMS
Artificial intelligence is permeating all niches of public and private life. Can it enhance decision making and situational awareness in EMS?
Improving Ambulance Fleet Performance: Practical Solutions for Emergency Services
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Improving Ambulance Fleet Performance: Practical Solutions for Emergency Services
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Coastal Medical Transportation Systems Provides EMS Support to 128th Boston Marathon
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Coastal Medical Transportation Systems Provides EMS Support to 128th Boston Marathon
04/29/2024

By James Careless

By James Careless
Supporting the Boston Marathon for the second year, Coastal Medical Transportation Systems deployed 48 ambulances and 110 staff along the route.
Supporting the Boston Marathon for the second year, Coastal Medical Transportation Systems deployed 48 ambulances and 110 staff along the route.
Supporting the Boston Marathon...
04/29/2024
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SCEMSA EMS Appreciation Celebration- Lt. Governor
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South Carolina EMS Association Celebrated the 50th Anniversary of National EMS Week with an EMS Appreciation Celebration
05/29/2024

Source: SC EMS Association

Source: SC EMS Association
The event showcased a statewide ambulance procession, a family fun day with Stop the Bleed and CPR demos, an interactive Touch-a-Truck display, and a concert featuring Taylor Ingle, Corey Smith, and The Frontmen-Larry Steward of Restless...
The event showcased a statewide ambulance procession, a family fun day with Stop the Bleed and CPR demos, an interactive Touch-a-Truck display, and a concert featuring Taylor Ingle, Corey Smith, and The Frontmen-Larry Steward of Restless...
The event showcased a statewide...
05/29/2024
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This Drone Captured Scenes Inside the Deadly Hurricane Beryl. The Data Helps Forecasts
07/09/2024
The device is one of the latest innovations in collecting data from hurricanes. It can collect important air and sea data from storms and is able to withstand the strongest of them, as seen with Hurricane Beryl, which eventually upgraded to a...
The device is one of the latest innovations in collecting data from hurricanes. It can collect important air and sea data from storms and is able to withstand the strongest of them, as seen with Hurricane Beryl, which eventually upgraded to a...
The device is one of the latest...
07/09/2024
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ImageTrend Acquires FlowMSP
08/23/2024
ImageTrend announces the purchase of FlowMSP, a company that provides a pre-incident planning process that works across any device and quickly distributes critical information via dispatch.
ImageTrend announces the purchase of FlowMSP, a company that provides a pre-incident planning process that works across any device and quickly distributes critical information via dispatch.
ImageTrend announces the...
08/23/2024
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Baltimore Gears Up to Send 9-1-1 Operators to Help North Carolina Recover from Helene
10/04/2024
Gov. Wes Moore also approved mobilizing the Maryland Army National Guard with 12 soldiers, two helicopters and three civilian firefighters.
Gov. Wes Moore also approved mobilizing the Maryland Army National Guard with 12 soldiers, two helicopters and three civilian firefighters.
Gov. Wes Moore also approved...
10/04/2024
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