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The Rural-Urban Divide in EMS Care: A Conversation With Study Author Dr. Chad Wilson
06/12/2026
James Careless
According to a recent analysis of the NEMSIS database, patients in rural areas are waiting nearly 20 minutes longer for EMS compared to the national average.
According to a recent analysis of the NEMSIS database, patients in rural areas are waiting nearly 20 minutes longer for EMS compared to the national average.
According to a recent analysis...
06/12/2026
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Michael J. Bascom
News
New Jersey EMS Task Force President Says Organization Does Not Exist Because of Terrorism, It Exists Because of Preparedness
06/11/2026
Richard Huff, NREMT-B
The New Jersey EMS Task Force has been an integral part of the planning for the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament for more than a year.
The New Jersey EMS Task Force has been an integral part of the planning for the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament for more than a year.
The New Jersey EMS Task Force...
06/11/2026
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Workplace Violence
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Your Captain Speaking: Before You Hit Me! Workplace Violence in EMS Part 2
06/10/2026
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Patients give subtle and not-so-subtle signs they're about to attack that can change your approach if you know what to look for.
Patients give subtle and not-so-subtle signs they're about to attack that can change your approach if you know what to look for.
Patients give subtle and...
06/10/2026
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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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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
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EMS World Live Keynote: 57 Seconds to Scene: The ATCEMS Response to Austin’s 6th Street Shooter
06/03/2026
Kristin Carroll
Austin, Texas first responders came together at EMS World Live to share how integrated response teams saved lives during the March 1 shooting at Buford's Bar.
Austin, Texas first responders came together at EMS World Live to share how integrated response teams saved lives during the March 1 shooting at Buford's Bar.
Austin, Texas first responders...
06/03/2026
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Hurricane making landfall over North America
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Before the Storm: EMS, Hospitals Prepare for Hurricane Season
06/02/2026
Carol Brzozowski
There is no single answer to how far in advance hospital emergency rooms should begin coordinating with EMS when a hurricane is forecast as each storm presents unique circumstances.
There is no single answer to how far in advance hospital emergency rooms should begin coordinating with EMS when a hurricane is forecast as each storm presents unique circumstances.
There is no single answer to how...
06/02/2026
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Scott Weingart
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EMS World Live + FAST 26 Launches With Practical Intubation Education
05/28/2026
Kristin Carroll
More than 900 EMS professionals gathered in Austin, Texas for the first annual EMS World Live + FAST conference.
More than 900 EMS professionals gathered in Austin, Texas for the first annual EMS World Live + FAST conference.
More than 900 EMS professionals...
05/28/2026
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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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Ebola Update 2026: What EMS Clinicians Need to Know
05/26/2026
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
As Ebola virus once again enters the newsfeed, the question for American EMS personnel is what to expect and how to prepare.
As Ebola virus once again enters the newsfeed, the question for American EMS personnel is what to expect and how to prepare.
As Ebola virus once again enters...
05/26/2026
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Memorial Events Honor Fallen EMS Professionals Throughout the Summer
05/22/2026
Kristin Carroll
Events honor 89 EMS professionals who lost their lives in the line of duty or due to illness; 37 will be recognized for their line-of-duty sacrifice.
Events honor 89 EMS professionals who lost their lives in the line of duty or due to illness; 37 will be recognized for their line-of-duty sacrifice.
Events honor 89 EMS...
05/22/2026
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News

Michael J. Bascom
News
New Jersey EMS Task Force President Says Organization Does Not Exist Because of Terrorism, It Exists Because of Preparedness
06/11/2026
Richard Huff, NREMT-B
The New Jersey EMS Task Force has been an integral part of the planning for the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament for more than a year.
The New Jersey EMS Task Force has been an integral part of the planning for the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament for more than a year.
The New Jersey EMS Task Force...
06/11/2026
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PatientCare EMSSolutions Partners with Superior Mobile Health, Expanding Its Presence into Texas
06/11/2026
Additional investment in fleet and technology expected
Additional investment in fleet and technology expected
Additional investment in fleet...
06/11/2026
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AeroClave sanitizing unit
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Ebola Preparedness: What EMS Agencies Need to Know About Decontamination and Transport Safety
06/08/2026
While the current Ebola outbreak is occurring thousands of miles away, EMS leaders understand that preparation—not reaction—is the key to protecting providers, patients, and communities.
While the current Ebola outbreak is occurring thousands of miles away, EMS leaders understand that preparation—not reaction—is the key to protecting providers, patients, and communities.
While the current Ebola outbreak...
06/08/2026
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News
Austin-Travis County EMS Graduates 17 New Officers
06/04/2026
James Careless
Exploding population demands creative recruitment strategies
Exploding population demands creative recruitment strategies
Exploding population demands...
06/04/2026
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Rockland Paramedic Services Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Quality Care for Heart Attacks and Strokes in Rockland County
06/04/2026
The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline EMS Bronze Achievement Award for proven dedication to ensuring access to best practices and life-saving care
The American Heart Association presents the Mission: Lifeline EMS Bronze Achievement Award for proven dedication to ensuring access to best practices and life-saving care
The American Heart Association...
06/04/2026
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Ninth Brain and MeduPros Partner to Elevate Critical Care Transport Education
05/27/2026
New collaboration delivers high-impact, real-world clinical training directly within the Ninth Brain platform.
New collaboration delivers high-impact, real-world clinical training directly within the Ninth Brain platform.
New collaboration delivers...
05/27/2026
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From left to right, CDST Director Sarah Stump, President & CEO Brian K. Hathaway, and Captain Paramedic Will Gardam of Spirit EMS stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol during the American Ambulance Association Stars of Life event in Washington, D.C., representing their organization and the EMS profession on a national stage. News
News
Spirit EMS Celebrates National EMS Week 2026: “Improving Outcomes, Together”
05/19/2026
Source: Spirit EMS Greenville, Ohio — In recognition of National EMS Week (May 17–23, 2026), Spirit EMS proudly joins EMS agencies across the nation in honoring the dedicated professionals who provide lifesaving care every day. This year’s...
Source: Spirit EMS Greenville, Ohio — In recognition of National EMS Week (May 17–23, 2026), Spirit EMS proudly joins EMS agencies across the nation in honoring the dedicated professionals who provide lifesaving care every day. This year’s...
Source: Spirit...
05/19/2026
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Shermar Easter
News
Arkansas EMS Provider Named 2026 Outstanding EMS Professional
05/19/2026
Columbia Southern University Recognizes LifeNet EMS Employee Shermar Easter 
Columbia Southern University Recognizes LifeNet EMS Employee Shermar Easter 
Columbia Southern University...
05/19/2026
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News
Upper Sioux Community Advances Tribal EMS Sovereignty
05/19/2026
The approval marks a milestone that may influence how tribal EMS systems pursue certification authority, nationwide.
The approval marks a milestone that may influence how tribal EMS systems pursue certification authority, nationwide.
The approval marks a milestone...
05/19/2026
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Braun Ambulances Celebrates EMS Week by Honoring America’s First Responders 
05/15/2026
During National EMS Week, Braun Ambulances will honor first responders through daily $100 giveaway opportunities, expanding their commitment to the EMS community. 
During National EMS Week, Braun Ambulances will honor first responders through daily $100 giveaway opportunities, expanding their commitment to the EMS community. 
During National EMS Week, Braun...
05/15/2026
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Webinars

Christopher Blake
Breathing Life into Pediatric Care: Key Skills for Effective Airway Management
On-Demand
Session Details Breathing Life into Pediatric Care: Key Skills for Effective Airway Management is a hands-on skills discussion using real-world equipment that's designed to equip EMS professionals with practical, hands-on techniques for managing pediatric airway emergencies in the preh...
Kroboth
When Accuracy Fails: Real EMS Cases Exposing Hidden Gaps in Capnography Monitoring
On-Demand
Did you know that two cannulas can look nearly identical, yet deliver very different results for your patients? Join us for a hands-on, visual exploration of single-nare sampling line design and the clinical impact of split-flow cannulas. Through real device demonstrations and clinical ...
Cebollero
The 7 Pillars of Accountability: Building a Culture of Trust, Performance & Leadership in EMS
On-Demand
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
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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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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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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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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Videos

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"
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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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Videos
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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The Flexibility You Need. The Support You Deserve
Videos
The Flexibility You Need. The Support You Deserve
06/01/2026
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...
06/01/2026
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pediatric asthma
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pediatric Asthma
05/19/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Listening for wheezing is good, but asking two simple questions and listening to them talk can be even better.
Listening for wheezing is good, but asking two simple questions and listening to them talk can be even better.
Listening for wheezing is good,...
05/19/2026
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Gathering of Eagles Meeting
Videos
Gathering of Eagles Meeting April 24, 2026: Violent Attacks in EDs; Arthropod-Borne Infections; Diversion Strategies in Maryland
05/08/2026
Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Several Eagles discuss violent attacks on staff in hospital emergency departments; Aileen Marty presents on evolving threats from arthropod-borne infections; Roger Stone shares strategies on diversion programs in Maryland’s largest EMS...
Several Eagles discuss violent attacks on staff in hospital emergency departments; Aileen Marty presents on evolving threats from arthropod-borne infections; Roger Stone shares strategies on diversion programs in Maryland’s largest EMS...
Several Eagles discuss violent...
05/08/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Radiation Realities: Putting it All Together
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Radiation Realities: Putting it All Together
05/08/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions wraps up this 3-part video series on radiation exposure with pediatric emergency room educator, paramedic and nurse Angie Bowen.
Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions wraps up this 3-part video series on radiation exposure with pediatric emergency room educator, paramedic and nurse Angie Bowen.
Scott DeBoer of Pedi-Ed-Trics...
05/08/2026
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Perspectives

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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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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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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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Perspectives
Studies Have Shown…Or Have They?
04/09/2026
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
Before you implement new research, ensure the study shows what it claims and that the results are significant.
Before you implement new research, ensure the study shows what it claims and that the results are significant.
Before you implement new...
04/09/2026
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Perspectives
After EMS: The Boneyard
04/02/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on his attempted return to EMS during the pandemic and how to handle the post-retirement blues.
Mike Rubin reflects on his attempted return to EMS during the pandemic and how to handle the post-retirement blues.
Mike Rubin reflects on his...
04/02/2026
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Perspectives
Is the Future of EMS County-Based?
04/01/2026
Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH, MS, CPM
EMS is undergoing a period of transition. Long-standing structural challenges such as reimbursement, rising costs, workforce sustainability, increasing service expectations, and governance fragmentation have exposed the limits of traditional...
EMS is undergoing a period of transition. Long-standing structural challenges such as reimbursement, rising costs, workforce sustainability, increasing service expectations, and governance fragmentation have exposed the limits of traditional...
EMS is undergoing a period of...
04/01/2026
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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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Two older men laugh
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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EMS Around the World

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
EMSWorld
Flat Stan
Feature
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
Feature
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
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Misión Estero de las Palmas de San José del Cabo Añuití photo from author
Feature
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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Slovenia Invests in EMS by Advancing Helicopter Purchase, EU-Funded Projects
04/24/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract...
04/24/2026
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Ansell e-book chemical infectious disease exposure
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Chemical and Infectious Disease Exposure in EMS
This special EMS World supplement, sponsored by Ansell, explores the critical role of personal protective equipment (PPE) and substance isolation in protecting EMS providers from chemical and infectious disease exposures.
The Personal Cost of Service: Why Mental Wellness Must Be Core To Public Safety Readiness
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The Personal Cost of Service: Why Mental Wellness Must Be Core To Public Safety Readiness
This special supplement from EMS World and FirstNet examines why mental wellness must be treated as a core component of public safety readiness.
E-book The Case for Standardization in Rural EMS
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The Case for Standardization in Rural EMS
Standardization of processes can improve training consistency, reduce downtime, and support more equitable care across rural communities.
2025 National Registry Recertification Guide
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2026 National Registry Recertification Guide
As EMS practitioners, we are committed to improving patient care and outcomes in the prehospital setting. We know that a highly trained EMS service means a safer community and more positive outcomes when duty calls today and tomorrow.
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Built for the Frontline: Equipping First Responders With Reliable, Quality Ambulances
For EmergyCare, the largest EMS provider in Northwest Pennsylvania, success begins and ends with people. President David Basnak emphasizes that no piece of equipment can replace skilled, supported professionals.
White Papers
Hurricane Response in the Tech Age
According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, over the 39-year period from 1979-2017, the number of major hurricanes has increased.
White Papers
A Life Flipped Upside Down
Just after midnight on September 26, 2023, Jesse Sopko, a paramedic with the South Central Ambulance District (SCAD) in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and a patient were in the back of SCAD’s Unit 639 when they were T-boned by a speeding
2025 National Registry Recertification Guide
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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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Scott DeBoer continues his conversation with EKG and capnography expert Bob Page to find out if those leads really need to be placed in a particular order if you're just performing a simple three-lead EKG.
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Scott DeBoer continues his conversation with EKG and capnography expert Bob Page to find out if those leads really need to be placed in a particular order if you're just performing a simple three-lead EKG.
Scott DeBoer continues his conversation with EKG and capnography expert Bob Page to find out if those leads really need to be placed in a particular order if you're just performing a simple three-lead EKG.
Scott DeBoer continues his...
07/12/2024
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CT Survivors Say Overdose Deaths Have Everlasting Impact on Families of People With Substance Abuse Addictions
08/28/2024
Heartbroken families share the devastating toll of substance abuse and overdose on their loved ones while recognizing how first responders face the daily challenges of battling this crisis.
Heartbroken families share the devastating toll of substance abuse and overdose on their loved ones while recognizing how first responders face the daily challenges of battling this crisis.
Heartbroken families share the...
08/28/2024
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Hurricane Milton
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Hurricane Milton, a Monster Category 4, Roars Toward Florida Gulf Coast Landfall
10/09/2024
Over the last few days, evacuees have streamed out of coastal communities from Naples to Cedar Key.
Over the last few days, evacuees have streamed out of coastal communities from Naples to Cedar Key.
Over the last few days, evacuees...
10/09/2024
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Drowning incidents can be life-threatening, but does the type of water significantly affect treatment?
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Drowning in Saltwater vs. Freshwater
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Drowning incidents can be life-threatening, but does the type of water significantly affect treatment?
Drowning incidents can be life-threatening, but does the type of water significantly affect treatment?
Drowning incidents can be...
06/14/2024
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The Fever Files: A Case of Tummy Troubles
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The Fever Files: A Case of Tummy Troubles
07/31/2024
Blair Bigham, MD, MSc, EMT-P
A six-year-old boy deplaning after an 8 1/2-hour flight complains of abdominal pain, is floppy, and has a waxy look on his face. Learn how expert Blair Bigham diagnoses and treats such critical cases.
A six-year-old boy deplaning after an 8 1/2-hour flight complains of abdominal pain, is floppy, and has a waxy look on his face. Learn how expert Blair Bigham diagnoses and treats such critical cases.
A six-year-old boy deplaning...
07/31/2024
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