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Feature
28 States Now Part of EMS Compact, Expanding Cross-Border Mobility for Emergency Responders
07/27/2026
James Careless
Connecticut, Arizona, and Alaska have joined the U.S. EMS Compact, expanding legal practice mobility for EMS clinicians.
Connecticut, Arizona, and Alaska have joined the U.S. EMS Compact, expanding legal practice mobility for EMS clinicians.
Connecticut, Arizona, and Alaska...
07/27/2026
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When the Last Call is Answered: Inside the Weekend of Honor
07/24/2026
John M. Dabbs II, MPH
The National EMS Weekend of Honor is an event no one hopes to attend, but by the end of the weekend, strangers have become friends and found support in their grief.
The National EMS Weekend of Honor is an event no one hopes to attend, but by the end of the weekend, strangers have become friends and found support in their grief.
The National EMS Weekend of...
07/24/2026
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on strike
Feature
EMS Staff Move Closer to Strike as Union Seeks Higher Wages
07/24/2026
James Careless
Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2974 voted unanimously to authorize strike action for personnel of Essex-Windsor EMS.
Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2974 voted unanimously to authorize strike action for personnel of Essex-Windsor EMS.
Members of Canadian Union of...
07/24/2026
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technology
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 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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loading a K9 officer into a medical helicopter
Feature
Flying Four‑Legged Officers: Inside Tennessee’s First K‑9 Air‑Medical Transport Program
07/22/2026
John M. Dabbs II, MPH
When a police K‑9 is injured in the line of duty, minutes matter. Hemorrhage, heat injury, and ballistic trauma can progress rapidly, and definitive veterinary trauma care may be miles from the scene.
When a police K‑9 is injured in the line of duty, minutes matter. Hemorrhage, heat injury, and ballistic trauma can progress rapidly, and definitive veterinary trauma care may be miles from the scene.
When a police K‑9 is injured in...
07/22/2026
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Filling in the ePCR on a tablet
Feature
You Entered The Facts, Now Tell The Story!
07/21/2026
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
The narrative might be the most important part of EMS documentation; make sure you're telling it well.
The narrative might be the most important part of EMS documentation; make sure you're telling it well.
The narrative might be the most...
07/21/2026
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The paramedic unit from the author's department
Perspectives
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 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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crowded street during covid
Feature
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 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.”
Feature Story
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 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 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 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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News

Opening ceremonies
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 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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Logis billing solution
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 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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response vehicles parked at world cup stadium
News
New Jersey EMS Task Force Caps More Than Two-Year Planning Effort With Final World Cup 2026 Game
07/22/2026
Responders representing 99 agencies logged more than 8,500 hours across eight games, with more than 75 providers at each event.
Responders representing 99 agencies logged more than 8,500 hours across eight games, with more than 75 providers at each event.
Responders representing 99...
07/22/2026
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NREMT logo
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 how requests for variances to established certification policies are evaluated.
The updated name better defines...
07/16/2026
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Chris Cartrett
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 Sheahan, will lead the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation
Cartrett, who succeeds Patrick...
07/15/2026
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handing over the keys
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 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 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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Chase Coates
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
Award, sponsored by Mission Critical Protocols, to be presented at the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum in San Diego
Award, sponsored by Mission...
07/13/2026
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RPS Blood Drive
News
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 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 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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Webinars

Training for Brilliant Documentation
Training for Brilliant Documentation
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...
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...

Podcasts

Antoine Schreier
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 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 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 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 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 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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Videos

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Videos
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 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 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
Videos
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 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
Videos
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 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.
Videos
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 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
Videos
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 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
Videos
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 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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Videos
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 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"
Videos
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 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 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

technology
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 meeting the industry's needs. Here's how leadership can advocate for change.
Technology built for EMS isn't...
07/23/2026
EMSWorld
The paramedic unit from the author's department
Perspectives
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 carry the reputation of the profession; the underperforming ones quietly bury its consequences.
The high-performing EMS systems...
07/20/2026
EMSWorld
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 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 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 readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.
Modern EMS needs public safety...
06/19/2026
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elderly man in the hospital
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 makes a good patient during hospital care.
Mike Rubin reflects on what...
06/18/2026
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Good work thumbs up
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 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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man with dementia speaks with nurse
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 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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marriage counseling
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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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
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EMS Around the World

ambulances staged in Mina for Hajj pilgrims. Photo: AHMAD FAIZAL YAHYA - stock.adobe.com
Feature
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 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
Feature
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 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 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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Parisian Ambulance
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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 EMS and waiting for care in the emergency room than ever.
More patients are calling for...
05/15/2026
EMSWorld
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 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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Designing Ambulances Around the Realities of EMS
For decades, ambulance design has focused heavily on securing equipment, maximizing storage,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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The AAA Stars of Life Award recognizes EMS professionals who go above and beyond in their service to the community.
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