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Mike Binney presents research at American Public Health Association conference in DC in November 2025.
Feature
01/14/2026
Carol Brzozowski
A pilot study using a fitness tracker compared crew members to administrative employees.
A pilot study using a fitness tracker compared crew members to administrative employees.
A pilot study using a fitness...
01/14/2026
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black and white ambulance representing end of EMS career
Feature
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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writer writing at a computer
Feature
01/09/2026
Rob Lawrence, MCMI
You do not need decades of service, a command badge, or a degree in English literature to write something meaningful for the EMS profession.
You do not need decades of service, a command badge, or a degree in English literature to write something meaningful for the EMS profession.
You do not need decades of...
01/09/2026
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simple pain scale
Feature
01/07/2026
Kirstie Breneman, NRP
Pain is more than a number on a scale—It's a reflection of the patient, the situation, and the EMS provider.
Pain is more than a number on a scale—It's a reflection of the patient, the situation, and the EMS provider.
Pain is more than a number on a...
01/07/2026
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Urticaria on dark skin
Feature
01/05/2026
Skin color in patient assessment is often taught using frameworks that don't reflect the diversity of patients encountered in modern EMS practice.
Skin color in patient assessment is often taught using frameworks that don't reflect the diversity of patients encountered in modern EMS practice.
Skin color in patient assessment...
01/05/2026
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Chad Augustin
Feature
01/02/2026
Kristin Carroll
Chad Augustin has served as a flight paramedic with PHI Air Medical for more than 20 years.
Chad Augustin has served as a flight paramedic with PHI Air Medical for more than 20 years.
Chad Augustin has served as a...
01/02/2026
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stroke imaging
Feature
12/31/2025
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
BEFAST adds a couple of additional evaluation measures for the assessment of stroke in the prehospital environment.
BEFAST adds a couple of additional evaluation measures for the assessment of stroke in the prehospital environment.
BEFAST adds a couple of...
12/31/2025
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image of dissecting aortic aneurism
Feature
12/26/2025
Frances Hall, NREMT-P
An aortic dissection requires emergent surgical intervention, but diagnosing and stabilizing in the field can be tricky.
An aortic dissection requires emergent surgical intervention, but diagnosing and stabilizing in the field can be tricky.
An aortic dissection requires...
12/26/2025
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training scenario at EMS World Expo
Feature
12/24/2025
Rommie L. Duckworth, LP
Going beyond the plus/delta model of debriefing can help students and professionals better apply learning to the real world.
Going beyond the plus/delta model of debriefing can help students and professionals better apply learning to the real world.
Going beyond the plus/delta...
12/24/2025
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Durham County, North Carolina EMS
Feature
12/22/2025
James Careless
A local report showed North Carolina EMS employees worked 30,000+ hours of overtime; the reality is a bit different, though staffing shortages remain.
A local report showed North Carolina EMS employees worked 30,000+ hours of overtime; the reality is a bit different, though staffing shortages remain.
A local report showed North...
12/22/2025
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Paramedic making a radio call
Feature
12/19/2025
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
EMS has a need for better digital communication between the truck and the hospital; aviation may hold some lessons.
EMS has a need for better digital communication between the truck and the hospital; aviation may hold some lessons.
EMS has a need for better...
12/19/2025
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News

detroit paramedic class 1
News
01/09/2026
28 members completed the program, expanding advanced life support capabilities citywide in partnership with Wayne County Community College District.
28 members completed the program, expanding advanced life support capabilities citywide in partnership with Wayne County Community College District.
28 members completed the...
01/09/2026
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RAA logo
News
12/19/2025
RAA is the first EMS agency in Virginia to implement new American Heart Association stroke training.
RAA is the first EMS agency in Virginia to implement new American Heart Association stroke training.
RAA is the first EMS agency in...
12/19/2025
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Sarah McCarthy
News
12/10/2025
McCarthy was a 23-year veteran of the district, and gave the gift of organ donation upon her death.
McCarthy was a 23-year veteran of the district, and gave the gift of organ donation upon her death.
McCarthy was a 23-year veteran...
12/10/2025
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News
12/09/2025
Agreement will enhance emergency medical care provided to workers in high-risk and remote industrial environments.
Agreement will enhance emergency medical care provided to workers in high-risk and remote industrial environments.
Agreement will enhance emergency...
12/09/2025
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Technimount EMS logo
News
12/02/2025
Source: Technimount Quebec, QC—Technimount E.M.S. Holding Inc. (Technimount), a provider of mounting systems for medical devices, is proud to introduce the Bracket Pro Serie® 27-GR & 27-FL, two solutions to secure the new ZOLL Zenix®...
Source: Technimount Quebec, QC—Technimount E.M.S. Holding Inc. (Technimount), a provider of mounting systems for medical devices, is proud to introduce the Bracket Pro Serie® 27-GR & 27-FL, two solutions to secure the new ZOLL Zenix®...
Source: Technimount Quebec,...
12/02/2025
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Falck health institute
News
12/02/2025
The new campus features modern classrooms, simulation space, and advanced audiovisual technology designed to mirror real-world emergency environments.
The new campus features modern classrooms, simulation space, and advanced audiovisual technology designed to mirror real-world emergency environments.
The new campus features modern...
12/02/2025
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Ansell logo
News
11/17/2025
The new nitrile gloves eliminates chemical accelerators and provides protection against bloodborne pathogens and fluid exposure.
The new nitrile gloves eliminates chemical accelerators and provides protection against bloodborne pathogens and fluid exposure.
The new nitrile gloves...
11/17/2025
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Susquehanna Regional EMS
News
11/17/2025
James Careless
Susquehanna Regional EMS has won the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians’ 2025 Dick Ferneau Career EMS Service of the Year Award.
Susquehanna Regional EMS has won the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians’ 2025 Dick Ferneau Career EMS Service of the Year Award.
Susquehanna Regional EMS has won...
11/17/2025
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News
11/14/2025
The Rescue Series is designed to meet the highest safety and compliance standards, ensuring secure storage and controlled access to narcotics.
The Rescue Series is designed to meet the highest safety and compliance standards, ensuring secure storage and controlled access to narcotics.
The Rescue Series is designed to...
11/14/2025
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EMSAC Awards Presentation
News
11/14/2025
The award honors organizations that demonstrate excellence in patient care, medical control, quality assurance, public education, public access and training.
The award honors organizations that demonstrate excellence in patient care, medical control, quality assurance, public education, public access and training.
The award honors organizations...
11/14/2025
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Webinars

Kroboth
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 ...
michael smith ohiohealth ems
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
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.
Erik Axene
On-Demand
In life-threatening emergencies, every second counts, and mastering airway management can make the difference between life and death. Airway Emergencies Unlocked dives deep into the critical skills and strategies needed to successfully navigate complex and high-pressure airway situation...

Podcasts

Zoll Zenix
Podcasts
01/13/2026
Kristin Carroll
EMS World · Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part II 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...
EMS World · Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, Part II 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...
EMS World · Live from Expo...
01/13/2026
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Zenix
Podcasts
01/13/2026
Kristin Carroll
EMS World · Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, 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...
EMS World · Live from Expo 2025: ZOLL's New Zenix Monitor Defibrillator, 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...
EMS World · Live from Expo...
01/13/2026
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EMS World Live | Austin Logo
Podcasts
01/08/2026
EMS World · EMS World and FAST 2026: Better Together 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 |...
EMS World · EMS World and FAST 2026: Better Together 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 |...
EMS World · EMS World and...
01/08/2026
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Podcasts
12/22/2025
Mike McCabe
EMS World · Designed for Shift Work: Rethinking Higher Education for First Responders In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe talks with Sherry Twitty, Director of Corporate Outreach at Columbia Southern University,...
EMS World · Designed for Shift Work: Rethinking Higher Education for First Responders In this episode of the EMS World Podcast, host Mike McCabe talks with Sherry Twitty, Director of Corporate Outreach at Columbia Southern University,...
EMS World · Designed for...
12/22/2025
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Mitch Scott
Podcasts
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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Podcasts
12/02/2025
Kristin Carroll
EMS World · Live From Expo 2025: NEMSACked—NEMSAC Chairs on the Future of EMS, Federal Regulation The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) was abruptly disbanded earlier this year. Former chair Brenden Hayden, COO of Estella Health,...
EMS World · Live From Expo 2025: NEMSACked—NEMSAC Chairs on the Future of EMS, Federal Regulation The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) was abruptly disbanded earlier this year. Former chair Brenden Hayden, COO of Estella Health,...
EMS World · Live From Expo...
12/02/2025
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Jeremy Sonenschein
Podcasts
11/25/2025
Kristin Carroll
Las Vegas EMS Captain Jeremy Sonenschein is the winner of the 2025 First Responder Caring Award, sponsored by Dynarex Corporation.
Las Vegas EMS Captain Jeremy Sonenschein is the winner of the 2025 First Responder Caring Award, sponsored by Dynarex Corporation.
Las Vegas EMS Captain Jeremy...
11/25/2025
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Tom and Steven
Podcasts
11/18/2025
Kristin Carroll
Kristin Carroll sits down with leaders from Indianapolis EMS to discuss what it took to bring EMS World Expo to the "Crossroads of America."
Kristin Carroll sits down with leaders from Indianapolis EMS to discuss what it took to bring EMS World Expo to the "Crossroads of America."
Kristin Carroll sits down with...
11/18/2025
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david basnak
Podcasts
11/04/2025
Mike McCabe
Mike McCabe sits down with David Basnak to learn more about his priorities in the areas of career development, quality improvement, staff safety and state-of-the-art equipment.
Mike McCabe sits down with David Basnak to learn more about his priorities in the areas of career development, quality improvement, staff safety and state-of-the-art equipment.
Mike McCabe sits down with David...
11/04/2025
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ambulance rollover
Podcasts
03/03/2025
What began as a routine patient call in 2023 reshaped Ohio paramedic Jesse Sopko’s perspective on life and duty.
What began as a routine patient call in 2023 reshaped Ohio paramedic Jesse Sopko’s perspective on life and duty.
What began as a routine patient...
03/03/2025
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Videos

Pediatric Video Tutorial: Shaking, Seizing and Really Rapid EEGs
Videos
01/12/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, EMT-P
Up to 80% of really sick neuro patients with seizures are NOT visibly twitching or shaking.
Up to 80% of really sick neuro patients with seizures are NOT visibly twitching or shaking.
Up to 80% of really sick neuro...
01/12/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Infant Neuro Exams
Videos
12/04/2025
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Using live kids to demonstrate, Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions touches on rudimentary neurological exams for little ones.
Using live kids to demonstrate, Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions touches on rudimentary neurological exams for little ones.
Using live kids to demonstrate,...
12/04/2025
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Cute vs. Crashing: Feel the Feet
Videos
11/21/2025
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Getting heart rate and blood pressure is great, but remember, numbers lie. Sick kids don't. When in doubt, simply feel the feet.
Getting heart rate and blood pressure is great, but remember, numbers lie. Sick kids don't. When in doubt, simply feel the feet.
Getting heart rate and blood...
11/21/2025
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Part four of this four-part series rapidly reviews the crucial concept of air going in and out and blood going round and round.
Videos
11/14/2025
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Part four of this four-part series rapidly reviews the crucial concept of air going in and out and blood going round and round.
Part four of this four-part series rapidly reviews the crucial concept of air going in and out and blood going round and round.
Part four of this four-part...
11/14/2025
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Part three of this four-part series on pediatric obesity rapidly reviews the crucial concept of better living through breathing and ventilator management.
Videos
11/12/2025
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, EMT-P
Part three of this four-part series on pediatric obesity rapidly reviews the crucial concept of better living through breathing and ventilator management.
Part three of this four-part series on pediatric obesity rapidly reviews the crucial concept of better living through breathing and ventilator management.
Part three of this four-part...
11/12/2025
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Perspectives

black and white ambulance representing end of EMS career
Feature
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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OBBBA
Perspectives
12/30/2025
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could change how EMS agencies are paid; Dan Gerard explores options to maintain funding.
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could change how EMS agencies are paid; Dan Gerard explores options to maintain funding.
The passage of the One Big...
12/30/2025
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Cumberland river flooding in 2010
Perspectives
12/11/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on uniforms over the years.
Mike Rubin reflects on uniforms over the years.
Mike Rubin reflects on uniforms...
12/11/2025
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supportive partners
Perspectives
12/01/2025
Jason Fox, NREMT-P
Leaders set the tone for their organization, including when it comes to mental health and providers believing they can ask for help.
Leaders set the tone for their organization, including when it comes to mental health and providers believing they can ask for help.
Leaders set the tone for their...
12/01/2025
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older man gardening
Feature
11/14/2025
Jason Fox, NREMT-P
Prepare today for how life after public safety will look: You are more than your badge.
Prepare today for how life after public safety will look: You are more than your badge.
Prepare today for how life after...
11/14/2025
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Ambulance at night
Feature
11/10/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on what makes EMS special among healthcare professions.
Mike Rubin reflects on what makes EMS special among healthcare professions.
Mike Rubin reflects on what...
11/10/2025
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wilted flower
Perspectives
11/06/2025
Gwendolen Powell MS, MDiv, BCC
A Minnesota chaplain reflects on meeting the mental health needs of first responders.
A Minnesota chaplain reflects on meeting the mental health needs of first responders.
A Minnesota chaplain reflects on...
11/06/2025
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patient being treated by EMS with a defibrillator
Perspectives
10/28/2025
Mark Rock, NRP
EMS professionals often face criticism when they act in ways consistent with protocols, but against what the public expects; perhaps changing how we talk about EMS care can help.
EMS professionals often face criticism when they act in ways consistent with protocols, but against what the public expects; perhaps changing how we talk about EMS care can help.
EMS professionals often face...
10/28/2025
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EMS community
Perspectives
10/09/2025
Sophie Fuller, NRP, CCP, AAS
EMS builds a kind of closeness that’s impossible to describe to those who don’t do the job.
EMS builds a kind of closeness that’s impossible to describe to those who don’t do the job.
EMS builds a kind of closeness...
10/09/2025
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A red 1974 AMC Gremlin
Perspectives
10/07/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin breaks down how the One Big Beautiful Bill's $6,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors will allow some, but not all, to deduct their Social Security income.
Mike Rubin breaks down how the One Big Beautiful Bill's $6,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors will allow some, but not all, to deduct their Social Security income.
Mike Rubin breaks down how the...
10/07/2025
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E-Books

White Papers
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
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
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
White Papers
As EMS practitioners, we are committed to improving patient care and outcomes in the prehospital setting. We know that a highly trained EMS service means a safer community and more positive outcomes when duty calls today and tomorrow.
White Papers
Artificial intelligence is permeating all niches of public and private life. Can it enhance decision making and situational awareness in EMS?