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Feature
11/13/2026
James Careless
Federal funding for post-crash care and an ambitious plan to expand prehospital blood transfusions dominated the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council's (NEMSAC) Nov. 4, 2026, virtual meeting.
Federal funding for post-crash care and an ambitious plan to expand prehospital blood transfusions dominated the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council's (NEMSAC) Nov. 4, 2026, virtual meeting.
Federal funding for post-crash...
11/13/2026
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older woman fall risk
Feature
11/13/2026
Carol Brzozowski
Those age 60 and older are projected to make up 62% of EMS calls in Florida by 2035.
Those age 60 and older are projected to make up 62% of EMS calls in Florida by 2035.
Those age 60 and older are...
11/13/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
11/12/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
EMS has more data than ever—but turning those numbers into better patient care takes curiosity, context, and human judgment.
EMS has more data than ever—but turning those numbers into better patient care takes curiosity, context, and human judgment.
EMS has more data than ever—but...
11/12/2026
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cartoon of paramedic caring for child
Feature
11/11/2026
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Pediatric calls are harrowing; there are tools available that help.
Pediatric calls are harrowing; there are tools available that help.
Pediatric calls are harrowing;...
11/11/2026
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Podcasts
11/10/2026
Mike McCabe
Nikki Johnson and Nicole Jagers whose experiences are featured in the documentary Into the Unknown sit down to share their experience filming the documentary.
Nikki Johnson and Nicole Jagers whose experiences are featured in the documentary Into the Unknown sit down to share their experience filming the documentary.
Nikki Johnson and Nicole Jagers...
11/10/2026
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part time job after retirement
Perspectives
11/10/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on how he would plan his retirement differently if he had to start again.
Mike Rubin reflects on how he would plan his retirement differently if he had to start again.
Mike Rubin reflects on how he...
11/10/2026
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stroke imaging
Feature
11/09/2026
James Careless
Inside the AI models aiming to enhance EMS decision-making.
Inside the AI models aiming to enhance EMS decision-making.
Inside the AI models aiming to...
11/09/2026
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Helpful AI Bot
Feature
11/06/2026
Megan Amarbayan, MD, MPP; Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS; Benjamin W. Weston, MD, MPH
What are some current considerations regarding potential artificial intelligence applications in EMS?
What are some current considerations regarding potential artificial intelligence applications in EMS?
What are some current...
11/06/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast from Expo
Podcasts
11/05/2026
Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP; Mike McCabe; Kevin Richmond; Alec Wilcox
What happens when the ECMO team comes to the patient?
What happens when the ECMO team comes to the patient?
What happens when the ECMO team...
11/05/2026
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Walkers staging
Feature
11/04/2026
Greg Friese, MS, NRP
The Mackinac Bridge Walk puts tens of thousands of people on 5 miles of critical infrastructure with only two ways out. Here’s how EMS plans for communications, access, triage and transport.
The Mackinac Bridge Walk puts tens of thousands of people on 5 miles of critical infrastructure with only two ways out. Here’s how EMS plans for communications, access, triage and transport.
The Mackinac Bridge Walk puts...
11/04/2026
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Podcasts
11/02/2026
Rob Lawrence, MCMI
Guilford County EMS was recognized at EMS World Expo 2026 for their commitment to injury and illness prevention.
Guilford County EMS was recognized at EMS World Expo 2026 for their commitment to injury and illness prevention.
Guilford County EMS was...
11/02/2026
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News

The site has been turned over to the Department of Buildings and the NYPD as the investigation into the collapse continues.
News
11/13/2026
The site has been turned over to the Department of Buildings and the NYPD as the investigation into the collapse continues.
The site has been turned over to the Department of Buildings and the NYPD as the investigation into the collapse continues.
The site has been turned over to...
11/13/2026
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Press Release
11/10/2026
New capability in ESO Logis Billing catches discrepancies before a claim is built, including for portals with no EDI or clearinghouse connection.
New capability in ESO Logis Billing catches discrepancies before a claim is built, including for portals with no EDI or clearinghouse connection.
New capability in ESO Logis...
11/10/2026
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Press Release
11/06/2026
Emergency medicine, EMS and trauma surgery leaders will guide data integration, clinical education, and trauma program strategy.
Emergency medicine, EMS and trauma surgery leaders will guide data integration, clinical education, and trauma program strategy.
Emergency medicine, EMS and...
11/06/2026
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Pictured, from left to right, are Anna Weaver, Dr. Alex Vaughn, and Jessica Zappulla.
Press Release
11/04/2026
The grant will help RCC purchase specialized equipment, support instructional personnel, and cover costs of accreditation, certification, and faculty development.
The grant will help RCC purchase specialized equipment, support instructional personnel, and cover costs of accreditation, certification, and faculty development.
The grant will help RCC purchase...
11/04/2026
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handtevy announcement
Press Release
11/04/2026
Renewed initiative expands rural agencies' access to Clinical Intelligence, medication verification, training and medical equipment.
Renewed initiative expands rural agencies' access to Clinical Intelligence, medication verification, training and medical equipment.
Renewed initiative expands rural...
11/04/2026
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Roads are closed after a jet crashed on Nov. 1, 2026, in Greenacres, Florida. Early reports say it was carrying nine people and crashed and erupted into flames near a residential neighborhood. (Saul Martinez/Getty Images/TNS)
News
11/02/2026
The investigation into what caused a Sunday plane crash into a heavy populated Palm Beach County neighborhood, killing all nine aboard, has only just begun.
The investigation into what caused a Sunday plane crash into a heavy populated Palm Beach County neighborhood, killing all nine aboard, has only just begun.
The investigation into what...
11/02/2026
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Covenant Health debuts two dual-engine Airbus H135 T3 helicopters for its Covenant Health Air fleet, expanding access to advanced emergency care across East Tennessee. With bases in Morristown and Rockwood, the aircraft are staffed around the clock by Covenant Health clinicians and Air Methods aviation professionals.
Press Release
10/23/2026
Since launching in May 2026, Covenant Health Air has been requested more than 800 times, serving communities across East Tennessee and helping bridge gaps in access to specialized medical services
Since launching in May 2026, Covenant Health Air has been requested more than 800 times, serving communities across East Tennessee and helping bridge gaps in access to specialized medical services
Since launching in May 2026,...
10/23/2026
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Press Release
10/23/2026
Funding will help first responders recognize warning signs among their peers and intervene before a crisis escalates.
Funding will help first responders recognize warning signs among their peers and intervene before a crisis escalates.
Funding will help first...
10/23/2026
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Matthew Levy
Press Release
10/15/2026
Levy brings to the role more than 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, EMS, trauma care, disaster response, resuscitation science, research and education.
Levy brings to the role more than 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, EMS, trauma care, disaster response, resuscitation science, research and education.
Levy brings to the role more...
10/15/2026
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Liza Lane with Steve Grau, President of the California Ambulance Association
Press Release
10/13/2026
The California Ambulance Association (CAA) has presented Liza Lane, President and Founder of Revenue Lane and Chair of the CAA Payer Issues Committee, with the 2026 Harvey Hall President’s Leadership Award, recognizing her exceptional...
The California Ambulance Association (CAA) has presented Liza Lane, President and Founder of Revenue Lane and Chair of the CAA Payer Issues Committee, with the 2026 Harvey Hall President’s Leadership Award, recognizing her exceptional...
The California Ambulance...
10/13/2026
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Webinars

EMS World WEbinar Judyth Brown
On-Demand
Building a Productive EMS Classroom moves EMS educators beyond test-driven instruction toward training that produces field-ready providers. Participants explore strategies for creating effective learning partnerships, developing clinical thinking and professional identity, leaving with ...
Justin Harrison
On-Demand
Prehospital blood programs are particularly important to rural communities who are often significant distances from trauma centers, increasing the transport time of patients to definitive care after critical incidents, such as motor vehicle crashes. But starting and maintaining these pr...
ben abo
On-Demand
Are you still relying primarily on manual ventilation, or is your EMS system considering adding mechanical ventilation—or upgrading the ventilation capabilities you already have? New innovations in portable mechanical ventilation are changing what is possible in the prehospital environm...
Presenter  Amanda Stark, JD  Head of Compliance  Digitech
On-Demand
Following a hugely popular June webinar exploring common documentation pitfalls, audit risks, and the operational pressures facing EMS agencies, we’re revisiting the topic to answer EMS leaders' questions. Using a workshop format, Digitech Head of Compliance Amanda Stark will review rea...
spack
On-Demand
In this session, we will discuss the challenges public safety, and EMS practitioners in particular, face when they are called to the scene of a significant emergency. Whether cardiac arrest, your child's trauma, delivering a baby or helping out a friend or family member, the pressure is...
Training for Brilliant Documentation
On-Demand
Effective EMS documentation is a critical professional skill that goes far beyond filling out a form. It reflects clinical thinking, supports patient care, and creates a legal and operational record that outlives the call. Thorough documentation of training and education is also critica...
Christopher Blake
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
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 ...
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...

Podcasts

Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
11/12/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
EMS has more data than ever—but turning those numbers into better patient care takes curiosity, context, and human judgment.
EMS has more data than ever—but turning those numbers into better patient care takes curiosity, context, and human judgment.
EMS has more data than ever—but...
11/12/2026
EMSWorld
live from expo 2026 logo
Podcasts
11/10/2026
Mike McCabe
Nikki Johnson and Nicole Jagers whose experiences are featured in the documentary Into the Unknown sit down to share their experience filming the documentary.
Nikki Johnson and Nicole Jagers whose experiences are featured in the documentary Into the Unknown sit down to share their experience filming the documentary.
Nikki Johnson and Nicole Jagers...
11/10/2026
EMSWorld
Rapid Response Podcast from Expo
Podcasts
11/05/2026
Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP; Mike McCabe; Kevin Richmond; Alec Wilcox
What happens when the ECMO team comes to the patient?
What happens when the ECMO team comes to the patient?
What happens when the ECMO team...
11/05/2026
EMSWorld
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Podcasts
11/04/2026
Mike McCabe
Robbie Johnson, assistant chief of field operations and special operations at JanCare Ambulance, joins host Mike McCabe to share why Type II ambulances make up most of the agency’s fleet.
Robbie Johnson, assistant chief of field operations and special operations at JanCare Ambulance, joins host Mike McCabe to share why Type II ambulances make up most of the agency’s fleet.
Robbie Johnson, assistant chief...
11/04/2026
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Podcasts
11/02/2026
Rob Lawrence, MCMI
Guilford County EMS was recognized at EMS World Expo 2026 for their commitment to injury and illness prevention.
Guilford County EMS was recognized at EMS World Expo 2026 for their commitment to injury and illness prevention.
Guilford County EMS was...
11/02/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
10/29/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
How far can a foundation in EMS take you?
How far can a foundation in EMS take you?
How far can a foundation in EMS...
10/29/2026
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Podcasts
10/26/2026
Mike McCabe
With targeted practice for weak areas, Pocket Prep helps EMS educators fully prepare their students for certification. 
With targeted practice for weak areas, Pocket Prep helps EMS educators fully prepare their students for certification. 
With targeted practice for weak...
10/26/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast from Expo
Podcasts
10/22/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Dr. Baxter Larmon joins the show to discuss the new EMS documentary, "Into the Unknown."
Dr. Baxter Larmon joins the show to discuss the new EMS documentary, "Into the Unknown."
Dr. Baxter Larmon joins the show...
10/22/2026
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Podcasts
10/19/2026
Mike McCabe
Michael Poynter, senior consultant at Fitch & Associates, shares about the agency's new training course for first responders to help agencies better prepare for natural disasters.
Michael Poynter, senior consultant at Fitch & Associates, shares about the agency's new training course for first responders to help agencies better prepare for natural disasters.
Michael Poynter, senior...
10/19/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
10/15/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Neurointerventional surgeon Dr. Brijesh Mehta explains how EMS decisions shape stroke care before a patient reaches the hospital.
Neurointerventional surgeon Dr. Brijesh Mehta explains how EMS decisions shape stroke care before a patient reaches the hospital.
Neurointerventional surgeon Dr....
10/15/2026
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Videos

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Videos
11/13/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
The vast majority of children with itching and rashes do just fine. But when an allergy progresses to anaphylaxis, that’s a whole different story.
The vast majority of children with itching and rashes do just fine. But when an allergy progresses to anaphylaxis, that’s a whole different story.
The vast majority of children...
11/13/2026
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For parents of little ones, “fever phobia” is a commonly encountered condition.
Videos
11/06/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
For parents of little ones, “fever phobia” is a commonly encountered condition by EMS.
For parents of little ones, “fever phobia” is a commonly encountered condition by EMS.
For parents of little ones,...
11/06/2026
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Ray Fowler
Videos
11/04/2026
Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Memories of Eagles founder Dr. Ray Fowler; Philip Spinella on cold stored platelets; Josh Gaither on an Arizona statewide prehospital transfusion initiative; and more.
Memories of Eagles founder Dr. Ray Fowler; Philip Spinella on cold stored platelets; Josh Gaither on an Arizona statewide prehospital transfusion initiative; and more.
Memories of Eagles founder Dr....
11/04/2026
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Videos
11/03/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
When it comes to placing tiny tubes in tiny airways, the new toys really do make it a whole lot easier.
When it comes to placing tiny tubes in tiny airways, the new toys really do make it a whole lot easier.
When it comes to placing tiny...
11/03/2026
EMSWorld
Shrek summarizes it best…When it comes to gas, whether in the GI tract or trapped between the linings of the lungs, it’s better out than in.
Videos
10/28/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Shrek summarizes it best…When it comes to gas, whether in the GI tract or trapped between the linings of the lungs, it’s better out than in.
Shrek summarizes it best…When it comes to gas, whether in the GI tract or trapped between the linings of the lungs, it’s better out than in.
Shrek summarizes it best…When it...
10/28/2026
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Time is muscle, time is brain, and when it comes to twisting and torsions, time is testicles
Videos
10/17/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Time is muscle, time is brain, and when it comes to twisting and torsions, time is testicles.
Time is muscle, time is brain, and when it comes to twisting and torsions, time is testicles.
Time is muscle, time is brain,...
10/17/2026
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What do seizures, sodium, sing-alongs, and seriously bad clothing choices have in common?
Videos
10/16/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, EMT-P
What do seizures, sodium, sing-alongs, and seriously bad clothing choices have in common?
What do seizures, sodium, sing-alongs, and seriously bad clothing choices have in common?
What do seizures, sodium,...
10/16/2026
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Everyone has to have a pulse oximeter. But are they accurate? Scott DeBoer provides a rapid review of the facts and fallacies surrounding peds pulse oximetry.
Videos
10/09/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Everyone has to have a pulse oximeter. But are they accurate?
Everyone has to have a pulse oximeter. But are they accurate?
Everyone has to have a pulse...
10/09/2026
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Cheat sheets and alphabet soup certification courses can make or break you, but regular peds practice helps you conquer the court case.
Videos
09/25/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Cheat sheets and alphabet soup certification courses can make or break you, but regular peds practice helps you conquer the court case.
Cheat sheets and alphabet soup certification courses can make or break you, but regular peds practice helps you conquer the court case.
Cheat sheets and alphabet soup...
09/25/2026
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Part 2 of an insightful interview with a stroke neurologist about how, why, and how often kids really do experience strokes.
Videos
09/23/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Part 2 of an insightful interview with a stroke neurologist about how, why, and how often kids really do experience strokes.
Part 2 of an insightful interview with a stroke neurologist about how, why, and how often kids really do experience strokes.
Part 2 of an insightful...
09/23/2026
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Perspectives

part time job after retirement
Perspectives
11/10/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on how he would plan his retirement differently if he had to start again.
Mike Rubin reflects on how he would plan his retirement differently if he had to start again.
Mike Rubin reflects on how he...
11/10/2026
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Employee Wellness
Perspectives
10/23/2026
Ryan Saltalamachia, AAS, BAS, NRP
Employee assistance programs allow providers to access help when they need it, making them a crucial part of any benefits package.
Employee assistance programs allow providers to access help when they need it, making them a crucial part of any benefits package.
Employee assistance programs...
10/23/2026
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Stop Watch
Perspectives
10/14/2026
Matt Zavadsky, EMT, NREMT
Getting the right care to the patient matters more than watching the clock.
Getting the right care to the patient matters more than watching the clock.
Getting the right care to the...
10/14/2026
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two senior white men fight over a chess game
Perspectives
10/06/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on changing culture and America's place in it.
Mike Rubin reflects on changing culture and America's place in it.
Mike Rubin reflects on changing...
10/06/2026
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Ambulance
Perspectives
09/30/2026
Dominique Arseneau-Bruneau
When caring for gear is a shared responsibility, tasks that keep it maintained can fall through the cracks.
When caring for gear is a shared responsibility, tasks that keep it maintained can fall through the cracks.
When caring for gear is a shared...
09/30/2026
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Caring for the unhoused
Perspectives
09/22/2026
Daniel "Wesley" Brookshear, CCP
Community paramedicine bridges gaps in healthcare, providing services for those who may believe they’ve been left behind.
Community paramedicine bridges gaps in healthcare, providing services for those who may believe they’ve been left behind.
Community paramedicine bridges...
09/22/2026
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Andrew Perry
Perspectives
09/21/2026
Andrew Perry, EMT
Reflecting on the people who helped along the way.
Reflecting on the people who helped along the way.
Reflecting on the people who...
09/21/2026
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IV drip
Perspectives
09/14/2026
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
Quality assurance and improvement should be baked into EMS training; patient lives depend on it.
Quality assurance and improvement should be baked into EMS training; patient lives depend on it.
Quality assurance and...
09/14/2026
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Grand Ole Opry House Sign
Perspectives
09/01/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on his time as a staff paramedic at Nashville's Opryland and Randolph Mantooth's impact on EMS.
Mike Rubin reflects on his time as a staff paramedic at Nashville's Opryland and Randolph Mantooth's impact on EMS.
Mike Rubin reflects on his time...
09/01/2026
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Learn an instrument
Perspectives
08/11/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin shares some hobbies he's adopted in retirement.
Mike Rubin shares some hobbies he's adopted in retirement.
Mike Rubin shares some hobbies...
08/11/2026
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EMS Around the World

E-Books

Supplement
Emergency medical technicians face many challenges in the line of duty. Extreme weather creates added risks, hampering response and safety efforts.&nbsp;
Supplement
EMS continuing education is evolving from a periodic compliance exercise into a continuous system for building clinical readiness.
Supplement
This e-book explores how next-generation CAD platforms are helping agencies improve response decisions, integrate data across healthcare systems, optimize resource deployment, and enhance patient care through real-time information and automation.
For decades, ambulance design has focused heavily on securing equipment, maximizing storage,
Supplement
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.
Supplement
This special supplement from EMS World and FirstNet examines why mental wellness must be treated as a core component of public safety readiness.
Supplement
Standardization of processes can improve training consistency, reduce downtime, and support more equitable care across rural communities.
Supplement
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
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.