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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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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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Practicing placing a nasal cannula
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4 Ways to Maximize Learning in Your Scenarios
04/13/2026
Frances Hall, NREMT-P
How can you make sure your training is close enough to real life to count, especially if you work at a department that can’t afford to use equipment and medication that can be used on patients for training instead?
How can you make sure your training is close enough to real life to count, especially if you work at a department that can’t afford to use equipment and medication that can be used on patients for training instead?
How can you make sure your...
04/13/2026
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Kevin Hazzard
Feature
A Conversation With Author Kevin Hazzard
04/10/2026
Barry A. Bachenheimer, EdD, NREMT
Author and former paramedic shares insights on writing, EMS, and his new book “No One’s Coming: The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns to When There’s Nowhere Else to Turn.”
Author and former paramedic shares insights on writing, EMS, and his new book “No One’s Coming: The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns to When There’s Nowhere Else to Turn.”
Author and former paramedic...
04/10/2026
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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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prepping an epi pen for use
Feature
Four Anaphylaxis Triggers You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
04/08/2026
Frances Hall, NREMT-P
Anaphylaxis can occur without a known trigger and upon first exposure to a trigger.
Anaphylaxis can occur without a known trigger and upon first exposure to a trigger.
Anaphylaxis can occur without a...
04/08/2026
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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
crowd surfing at a rock concert
Feature
Your Captain Speaking: Rock On! EMS Support for Music Concerts and Sports Events
04/06/2026
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Whether it’s 500 kids at a high school football scrimmage or 80,000 screaming fans at a pro stadium, the principles of mass gathering medicine don't change.
Whether it’s 500 kids at a high school football scrimmage or 80,000 screaming fans at a pro stadium, the principles of mass gathering medicine don't change.
Whether it’s 500 kids at a high...
04/06/2026
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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 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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unveiling a bench highlighting the suicide crisis line
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Peer Support Training Program Extends Benefits to Retirees
04/01/2026
Carol Brzozowski
UCF Restores’ REACT program helps active and retired first responders find support before crisis hits.
UCF Restores’ REACT program helps active and retired first responders find support before crisis hits.
UCF Restores’ REACT program...
04/01/2026
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News

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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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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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Marlboro County EMS
News
Rural South Carolina EMS Agency Delivering Advanced Prehospital Care Recognized as State’s Small System of the Year
04/14/2026
Marlboro County EMS recognized for clinical capability, prehospital whole blood, and extended care delivery.
Marlboro County EMS recognized for clinical capability, prehospital whole blood, and extended care delivery.
Marlboro County EMS recognized...
04/14/2026
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EMSIntel Surpasses 4,000 Curated News Reports, Evolving from Weekly Briefing to National EMS Intelligence Platform
04/14/2026
The go-to data base for conducting analysis of EMS trends ranging from finance and reimbursement to crashes and thefts – EMSIntel has now passed 4,000 news items and continues to grow.
The go-to data base for conducting analysis of EMS trends ranging from finance and reimbursement to crashes and thefts – EMSIntel has now passed 4,000 news items and continues to grow.
The go-to data base for...
04/14/2026
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News
Rochester EMS System Achieves 97% Medication Dosing Accuracy with Handtevy in Landmark Study
04/07/2026
The Dorsett et al. study is the first in the peer-reviewed literature to demonstrate sustained, near-perfect medication dosing accuracy in a multi-agency EMS system using the Handtevy platform.
The Dorsett et al. study is the first in the peer-reviewed literature to demonstrate sustained, near-perfect medication dosing accuracy in a multi-agency EMS system using the Handtevy platform.
The Dorsett et al. study is the...
04/07/2026
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Bracket Pro
News
New Bracket for MEDUVENT Standard Ventilator
04/06/2026
This solution enables a wide range of installation configurations on stretchers, counters, or walls, providing maximum flexibility for transport teams.
This solution enables a wide range of installation configurations on stretchers, counters, or walls, providing maximum flexibility for transport teams.
This solution enables a wide...
04/06/2026
EMSWorld

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
michael smith ohiohealth ems
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
EMSWorld
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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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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Podcasts
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

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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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Hemophilia Types & Treatments Take 3
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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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With invaluable insights from a certified interpreter for the deaf, part one of this four-part series led by Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions reviews what medical professionals really need to know.
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Communicating With Deaf Patients Part 1
02/20/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
With invaluable insights from a certified interpreter for the deaf, part one of this four-part series led by Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions reviews what medical professionals really need to know.
With invaluable insights from a certified interpreter for the deaf, part one of this four-part series led by Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions reviews what medical professionals really need to know.
With invaluable insights from a...
02/20/2026
EMSWorld
In honor of Valentine's Day, Scott and Lisa DeBoer reshare one of their favorite episodes on cool ways to teach all things cardiac.
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: A Little 'Heart to Heart'
02/17/2026
Lisa Banter-DeBoer, NREMT-P, P/PI, CET
In honor of Valentine's Day, Scott and Lisa DeBoer reshare one of their favorite episodes on cool ways to teach all things cardiac.
In honor of Valentine's Day, Scott and Lisa DeBoer reshare one of their favorite episodes on cool ways to teach all things cardiac.
In honor of Valentine's Day,...
02/17/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Stop the Bleed Part 3—Tourniquet Types & Tips
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Stop the Bleed Part 3—Tourniquet Types & Tips
02/06/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
When it comes to tourniquets, whether for little ones or big people, practice and proper placement can be lifesavers.
When it comes to tourniquets, whether for little ones or big people, practice and proper placement can be lifesavers.
When it comes to tourniquets,...
02/06/2026
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Perspectives

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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 one where a person's wishes are honored.
Sometimes the best save is the...
04/15/2026
EMSWorld
cartoon of people examining a research study
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
EMSWorld
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 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
EMSWorld
black and white ambulance representing end of EMS career
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Your Captain Speaking: When The Sirens Go Silent
01/12/2026
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Sometimes a career in EMS ends abruptly through illness, injury, or burnout. Navigating the change can be difficult, but it's important to remember you are more than a patch.
Sometimes a career in EMS ends abruptly through illness, injury, or burnout. Navigating the change can be difficult, but it's important to remember you are more than a patch.
Sometimes a career in EMS ends...
01/12/2026
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EMS Around the World

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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Tokyo Fire Department Ambulance
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Aging Population, Stagnant Wages Push Japan’s EMS Sector to the Brink
03/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
Japan's federal government is examining several methods of decreasing the EMS workload in the country.
Japan's federal government is examining several methods of decreasing the EMS workload in the country.
Japan's federal government is...
03/17/2026
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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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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.
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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.
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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A Shift in Paradigm: Transforming EMS Ambulances for Better Patient Care
05/16/2024

Guest: Matt Hart

Guest: Matt Hart
How do you get the most out of your ambulance fleet while ensuring the highest-quality patient care, especially when funding and resources are stretched thin?
How do you get the most out of your ambulance fleet while ensuring the highest-quality patient care, especially when funding and resources are stretched thin?
How do you get the most out of...
05/16/2024
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Social Media Needs Cigarette-Style Warning Labels in Mental Health ’Emergency’: Surgeon General
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Social Media Needs Cigarette-Style Warning Labels in Mental Health ’Emergency’: Surgeon General
06/17/2024

By: Sarah Bregel, Fast Company Magazine

By: Sarah Bregel, Fast Company M...
Dr. Vivek Murthy demanded that Congress require social media companies to put a label on their apps, mirroring the warnings required on cigarettes and other products containing tobacco.
Dr. Vivek Murthy demanded that Congress require social media companies to put a label on their apps, mirroring the warnings required on cigarettes and other products containing tobacco.
Dr. Vivek Murthy demanded...
06/17/2024
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How EMTs and Paramedics Can Survive This Summer’s Extreme Heat
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How EMTs and Paramedics Can Survive This Summer’s Extreme Heat
08/02/2024
Heat advisories have been on the rise this summer, with record-breaking heat waves. Find out how EMTs and paramedics can survive this brutal weather.
Heat advisories have been on the rise this summer, with record-breaking heat waves. Find out how EMTs and paramedics can survive this brutal weather.
Heat advisories have been on the...
08/02/2024
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EMS World Expo 2024 Opening Ceremony: Remembering 9/11 and the Lessons Learned by EMS
EMS World Expo 2024 Opening Ceremony: Remembering 9/11 and the Lessons Learned by EMS
09/12/2024
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the EMS World Expo opened with a powerful keynote by FDNY EMS leaders. Hear firsthand accounts of their experiences on the front lines at Ground Zero.
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the EMS World Expo opened with a powerful keynote by FDNY EMS leaders. Hear firsthand accounts of their experiences on the front lines at Ground Zero.
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11,...
09/12/2024
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NEMSQA Wins Nicholas Rosecrans Award for Reducing Ambulance Crashes with Lights and Siren Initiative
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NEMSQA Wins Nicholas Rosecrans Award for Reducing Ambulance Crashes with Lights and Siren Initiative
10/22/2024
The winners were recognized during the opening ceremonies at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas.
The winners were recognized during the opening ceremonies at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas.
The winners were recognized...
10/22/2024
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