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Your Captain Speaking: When Patients Say “No”—Handling Refusals in the Field
08/12/2026
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Refusals of treatment or transport—Against Medical Advice or patient-initiated refusals—occur in roughly 5% to 10% of EMS encounters, sometimes higher depending on the system.
Refusals of treatment or transport—Against Medical Advice or patient-initiated refusals—occur in roughly 5% to 10% of EMS encounters, sometimes higher depending on the system.
Refusals of treatment or...
08/12/2026
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on strike
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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
EMSWorld
“You know you’re a leader when you turn around and there are people behind you.”
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Pinnacle Closing Keynote: Retention Over Recruitment
07/16/2026
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT
“You know you’re a leader when you turn around and there are people behind you.”
“You know you’re a leader when you turn around and there are people behind you.”
“You know you’re a leader when...
07/16/2026
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douglas kupas
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From Pinnacle: What Keeps You Up at Night?
07/15/2026
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT
A snapshot of top challenges identified by key EMS leaders.
A snapshot of top challenges identified by key EMS leaders.
A snapshot of top challenges...
07/15/2026
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EMS regulatory updates for 2026
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From Pinnacle: EMS Regulatory Updates for 2026
07/15/2026
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT
The midterm elections this November will be critical for EMS.
The midterm elections this November will be critical for EMS.
The midterm elections this...
07/15/2026
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Kailyn Mock
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Montana's Virtual Leadership Academy Tackling EMS Challenges
06/22/2026
James Careless
A recent project called the Montana Frontier EMS Leadership Academy is creating rural-specific EMS courses on topics such as recruitment, retention, and mentorship.
A recent project called the Montana Frontier EMS Leadership Academy is creating rural-specific EMS courses on topics such as recruitment, retention, and mentorship.
A recent project called the...
06/22/2026
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Highlights from the May 20, 2026 NEMSAC Meeting
06/05/2026
James Careless
The new National EMS Advisory Council met May 20 to set goals for their two-year term.
The new National EMS Advisory Council met May 20 to set goals for their two-year term.
The new National EMS Advisory...
06/05/2026
EMSWorld
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Scarcity as Strategy
06/04/2026
Tracey Loscar, BA, NRP, FP-C
Disruptive leadership lessons from Rural Alaska EMS
Disruptive leadership lessons from Rural Alaska EMS
Disruptive leadership lessons...
06/04/2026
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The author making a presentation at EMS World Expo.
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Shine a Light on Your Worst Mistakes. Or Make a Presentation About Them
05/27/2026
Frances Hall, NREMT-P
Mistakes happen, especially when a provider is overloaded, tired, or distracted; what you do next can shape both your learning and that of those around you.
Mistakes happen, especially when a provider is overloaded, tired, or distracted; what you do next can shape both your learning and that of those around you.
Mistakes happen, especially when...
05/27/2026
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Gilmore
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EMS World Q&A: Scott Gilmore, New Board Chair of National Registry
04/30/2026
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT
What does the experienced EMS leader envision as the key challenges facing the profession?
What does the experienced EMS leader envision as the key challenges facing the profession?
What does the experienced EMS...
04/30/2026
EMSWorld
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Mentoring and Coaching Beyond the FTEP?
08/30/2024
We must learn from the fire service and lean on our senior members to coach and lead newer team members.
We must learn from the fire service and lean on our senior members to coach and lead newer team members.
We must learn from the fire...
08/30/2024
EMSWorld
Study Finds Use of Naloxone by Good Samaritans Is Up, but Not Nearly Enough
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Study Finds Use of Naloxone by Good Samaritans Is Up, but Not Nearly Enough
10/16/2024
Ohio State and National Registry of EMTs research highlights the importance of the public’s help in opioid overdose response.
Ohio State and National Registry of EMTs research highlights the importance of the public’s help in opioid overdose response.
Ohio State and National Registry...
10/16/2024
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9/11 Reflections: Mike Rubin
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9/11 Reflections: Mike Rubin
09/11/2025
Mike Rubin
I wish I could have found a better way to help. I’ve thought about that a lot. I suspect many of you have too.
I wish I could have found a better way to help. I’ve thought about that a lot. I suspect many of you have too.
I wish I could have found a...
09/11/2025
EMSWorld
Trauma Training Reaches New Heights: Cooper University Health Care and Salem County Officials Lead Groundbreaking Exercise for First Responders
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Trauma Training Reaches New Heights: Cooper University Health Care and Salem County Officials Lead Groundbreaking Exercise for First Responders
09/18/2024
Barry A. Bachenheimer, EdD, NREMT
The Mid-Atlantic Severe Situation Exercise (MASSE), held at the Salem County Fire Academy in Woodstown, NJ,  in early May of 2024, brought together over 275 law enforcement officers, EMS providers, firefighters, and rescue personnel from four...
The Mid-Atlantic Severe Situation Exercise (MASSE), held at the Salem County Fire Academy in Woodstown, NJ,  in early May of 2024, brought together over 275 law enforcement officers, EMS providers, firefighters, and rescue personnel from four...
The Mid-Atlantic Severe...
09/18/2024
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American College of Surgeons
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American College of Surgeons Releases Revised Best Practices Guidelines in Management of TBI
10/29/2024
A multidisciplinary expert panel collaborated on the update, incorporating new research and insights to ensure health care providers have the most up-to-date information available.
A multidisciplinary expert panel collaborated on the update, incorporating new research and insights to ensure health care providers have the most up-to-date information available.
A multidisciplinary expert panel...
10/29/2024
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