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9/11 memorial
Feature
After EMS: Once They Were Children
09/11/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on how 9/11 affected his family.
Mike Rubin reflects on how 9/11 affected his family.
Mike Rubin reflects on how 9/11...
09/11/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Reflections on 9/11 — Response & Enduring Impact
09/11/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Mike and Josh reflect on their response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Mike and Josh reflect on their response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Mike and Josh reflect on their...
09/11/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Dr. Michael Dailey on EMS World Expo
09/10/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, joins the podcast to share what attendees can expect at EMS World Expo and give an update on regulatory advocacy in his home state of New York.
Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, joins the podcast to share what attendees can expect at EMS World Expo and give an update on regulatory advocacy in his home state of New York.
Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP,...
09/10/2026
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Session on leadership at EMS World Expo
Feature
Why EMS Providers Walk Away, And How Tennessee Is Responding
09/09/2026
John M. Dabbs II, MPH
Tennessee set out to create comprehensive leadership training to build better leaders that make clinicians want to stay in EMS.
Tennessee set out to create comprehensive leadership training to build better leaders that make clinicians want to stay in EMS.
Tennessee set out to create...
09/09/2026
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Jennifer Larre
Feature
'We Are Lowest on the Pay Scale'
09/08/2026
James Careless
Inside Saskatchewan’s paramedic shortage.
Inside Saskatchewan’s paramedic shortage.
Inside Saskatchewan’s paramedic...
09/08/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: What’s Happening With EMS Leadership
09/03/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Ryan Greenberg, Director of New York State EMS, joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman to discuss the latest in EMS leadership.
Ryan Greenberg, Director of New York State EMS, joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman to discuss the latest in EMS leadership.
Ryan Greenberg, Director of New...
09/03/2026
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child using inhaler with adult help
Feature
Your Captain Speaking: Albuterol—Getting the Medicine Where It Counts
09/02/2026
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Albuterol is one of the most-used medications in EMS, and it’s one of the easiest to deliver poorly. Getting it right isn’t complicated, but it does require attention to detail.
Albuterol is one of the most-used medications in EMS, and it’s one of the easiest to deliver poorly. Getting it right isn’t complicated, but it does require attention to detail.
Albuterol is one of the...
09/02/2026
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Karl Kleinekathoefer
Press Release
Spirit EMS Announces Funeral Arrangements for Paramedic Karl Kleinekathoefer
09/02/2026
Karl's commitment to patient care, emergency medicine, community education, and helping others left a lasting impact both locally and abroad.
Karl's commitment to patient care, emergency medicine, community education, and helping others left a lasting impact both locally and abroad.
Karl's commitment to patient...
09/02/2026
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Grand Ole Opry House Sign
Perspectives
After EMS: The Show Goes On
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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An AED toting drone delivers to a house
Feature
Drones Deliver AEDs to Cardiac Arrest 9-1-1 Calls
08/31/2026
James Careless
Duke Health is testing drone delivery of AEDs to nearby communities, working with the local sheriff and EMS agencies to deliver care, faster.
Duke Health is testing drone delivery of AEDs to nearby communities, working with the local sheriff and EMS agencies to deliver care, faster.
Duke Health is testing drone...
08/31/2026
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Heart Monitor
Feature
Understanding Perfusion: Mean Arterial Pressure
08/28/2026
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
MAP is designed to represent the pressure driving blood flow to vital organs, yet it can remain deceptively normal even as perfusion at the cellular level begins to fail.
MAP is designed to represent the pressure driving blood flow to vital organs, yet it can remain deceptively normal even as perfusion at the cellular level begins to fail.
MAP is designed to represent the...
08/28/2026
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News

Karl Kleinekathoefer
Press Release
Spirit EMS Announces Funeral Arrangements for Paramedic Karl Kleinekathoefer
09/02/2026
Karl's commitment to patient care, emergency medicine, community education, and helping others left a lasting impact both locally and abroad.
Karl's commitment to patient care, emergency medicine, community education, and helping others left a lasting impact both locally and abroad.
Karl's commitment to patient...
09/02/2026
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National EMS Memorial Foundation Logo
Press Release
National EMS Memorial Foundation Reauthorization Law Awaits President’s Signature to Advance Memorial Effort 
08/27/2026
Foundation has completed 15 of 24 required federal steps and narrowed its preferred site to the Hubert Humphrey Building plaza in Washington, D.C. 
Foundation has completed 15 of 24 required federal steps and narrowed its preferred site to the Hubert Humphrey Building plaza in Washington, D.C. 
Foundation has completed 15 of...
08/27/2026
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NREMT logo
Press Release
National Registry Opens Call for Speakers for 2027 EMS Association Summit
08/25/2026
Speakers, facilitators and thought leaders invited to share strategies for strengthening EMS associations and nonprofit organizations.
Speakers, facilitators and thought leaders invited to share strategies for strengthening EMS associations and nonprofit organizations.
Speakers, facilitators and...
08/25/2026
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ScanSafe
Press Release
Handtevy Breaks New Ground in Barcode Medication Safety with ScanSafe
08/14/2026
First barcode medication safety technology built specifically for emergency care, bringing automated medication cross-checking to the ambulance and hospital resuscitation bay without requiring patient registration, barcode wristbands or...
First barcode medication safety technology built specifically for emergency care, bringing automated medication cross-checking to the ambulance and hospital resuscitation bay without requiring patient registration, barcode wristbands or...
First barcode medication safety...
08/14/2026
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braun pr image
Press Release
Braun Ambulances Adds Chief XL Type III to Select Program, Offering a Faster Path to Custom Ambulance Delivery 
08/11/2026
The program’s streamlined ordering experience and curated customization options are now available on Braun’s popular Type III platform. 
The program’s streamlined ordering experience and curated customization options are now available on Braun’s popular Type III platform. 
The program’s streamlined...
08/11/2026
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Dr. Eric Gossman
News
104 Matches, Three Countries, One Operation: HMP Global's EMS World Expo Keynote Goes Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup
08/06/2026
Dr. Eric Ossmann, 2026 FIFA World Cup Director of Medical Administration, will kick off the 7000-person event in Orlando, Sept 28 to Oct 2,
Dr. Eric Ossmann, 2026 FIFA World Cup Director of Medical Administration, will kick off the 7000-person event in Orlando, Sept 28 to Oct 2,
Dr. Eric Ossmann, 2026 FIFA...
08/06/2026
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Vector Solutions Logo
Press Release
Vector Solutions Advances Unified Agency Readiness with New TargetSolutions and Vector Scheduling Integrations
08/04/2026
This cross-product integration gives fire and EMS agencies greater visibility into training and qualifications while building on the foundation for a more connected operational experience
This cross-product integration gives fire and EMS agencies greater visibility into training and qualifications while building on the foundation for a more connected operational experience
This cross-product integration...
08/04/2026
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fda
Press Release
FDA Licenses First-Ever Freeze-Dried Plasma Product in the U.S.
07/31/2026
Room-temperature-stable and rapidly reconstituted, this first FDA-licensed product brings new options to emergency and remote settings.
Room-temperature-stable and rapidly reconstituted, this first FDA-licensed product brings new options to emergency and remote settings.
Room-temperature-stable and...
07/31/2026
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Dufee Book Cover
Press Release
New Book Arms First Responders with Communication Tools for Mental Health Crises
07/29/2026
A new book provides field-tested verbal framework for de-escalation in the field.
A new book provides field-tested verbal framework for de-escalation in the field.
A new book provides field-tested...
07/29/2026
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Opening ceremonies
News
National EMS Memorial Service 2026 Wrap-Up and Announcement of  Weekend of Honor Dates Through 2029
07/24/2026
On July 17-19, 2026, the NEMSMS and the NEMSMBR paid tribute to the 37 fallen EMS and air medical providers from 18 different states during the 2026 Weekend of Honor at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington.
On July 17-19, 2026, the NEMSMS and the NEMSMBR paid tribute to the 37 fallen EMS and air medical providers from 18 different states during the 2026 Weekend of Honor at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington.
On July 17-19, 2026, the NEMSMS...
07/24/2026
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Webinars

Presenter Amanda Stark, JD Head of Compliance Digitech
You Asked. We Answered. An EMS Documentation Workshop
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...
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Calm in the Chaos: How to Rise Up and Perform with Poise and Confidence, Even on the Toughest Calls
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
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
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 ...

Podcasts

Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Reflections on 9/11 — Response & Enduring Impact
09/11/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Mike and Josh reflect on their response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Mike and Josh reflect on their response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Mike and Josh reflect on their...
09/11/2026
EMSWorld
Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: Dr. Michael Dailey on EMS World Expo
09/10/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, joins the podcast to share what attendees can expect at EMS World Expo and give an update on regulatory advocacy in his home state of New York.
Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, joins the podcast to share what attendees can expect at EMS World Expo and give an update on regulatory advocacy in his home state of New York.
Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP,...
09/10/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
EMS World Rapid Response With Mike and Josh: What’s Happening With EMS Leadership
09/03/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Ryan Greenberg, Director of New York State EMS, joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman to discuss the latest in EMS leadership.
Ryan Greenberg, Director of New York State EMS, joins Mike McCabe and Joshua Hartman to discuss the latest in EMS leadership.
Ryan Greenberg, Director of New...
09/03/2026
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Rapid Response Podcast
Podcasts
EMS World Rapid Response With Josh and Mike: AI Innovations in EMS
08/27/2026
Mike McCabe; Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
What's the latest in artificial intelligence for EMS?
What's the latest in artificial intelligence for EMS?
What's the latest in artificial...
08/27/2026
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Podcasts
The EMS Avenger: Why Attend EMS World Expo
08/24/2026
Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Joshua Hartman sits down with Jimmy Apple, aka the EMS Avenger, to talk all things EMS World Expo. 
Joshua Hartman sits down with Jimmy Apple, aka the EMS Avenger, to talk all things EMS World Expo. 
Joshua Hartman sits down with...
08/24/2026
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Podcasts
Plasma in the Prehospital Setting - What’s New and What’s Not: Dr. Peter Antevy on Advancing Emergency Care
08/19/2026
Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the role of plasma in prehospital emergency care and what it can mean for patients experiencing life-threatening bleeding.
Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the role of plasma in prehospital emergency care and what it can mean for patients experiencing life-threatening bleeding.
Dr. Peter Antevy discusses the...
08/19/2026
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Podcasts
From the First Call to the Final Outcome: What Connected Data Means for Hospitals and EMS
08/05/2026
Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
Learn how ESO's Logis Dispatch system helps real agencies achieve better outcomes.
Learn how ESO's Logis Dispatch system helps real agencies achieve better outcomes.
Learn how ESO's Logis Dispatch...
08/05/2026
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Antoine Schreier
Podcasts
Designing Ambulances Around the Realities of EMS
06/25/2026
Mike McCabe
This episode explores how listening to frontline providers, challenging long-held assumptions, and closely observing real-world EMS operations can uncover opportunities for meaningful innovation.
This episode explores how listening to frontline providers, challenging long-held assumptions, and closely observing real-world EMS operations can uncover opportunities for meaningful innovation.
This episode explores how...
06/25/2026
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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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Videos

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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Pericardial Tamponade
09/06/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Cushing's triad…Waddell’s triad…So many tiny trauma triads, so little time.
Cushing's triad…Waddell’s triad…So many tiny trauma triads, so little time.
Cushing's triad…Waddell’s...
09/06/2026
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Pyloric stenosis… Many of us briefly learned of this condition in school, but most likely, few of us have ever actually cared for a baby with it. With that in mind, here’s a rapid review of the key aspects of pyloric stenosis as you’ve never seen them before… From the inside out!
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Projectile Puking and Pyloric Stenosis
08/28/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Many of us briefly learned of pyloric stenosis in school, but most likely few of us have ever actually cared for a baby with it. Here's a rapid review.
Many of us briefly learned of pyloric stenosis in school, but most likely few of us have ever actually cared for a baby with it. Here's a rapid review.
Many of us briefly learned of...
08/28/2026
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A “sensory ambulance” is now actively in use by the neo-peds transport team from Golisano Children's Hospital in Southwest Florida. Here’s a behind-the-scenes tour as to how insights from parents, children, and EMS professionals helped create and customize the ambulance.
Videos
Pediatric Video Tutorial: 'Sensory Ambulances'—Amazing for Autism
08/25/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
A “sensory ambulance” is now actively in use by the neo-peds transport team from Golisano Children's Hospital in Southwest Florida.
A “sensory ambulance” is now actively in use by the neo-peds transport team from Golisano Children's Hospital in Southwest Florida.
A “sensory ambulance” is now...
08/25/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Versed: What They Don't Teach You (But Should)
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Versed: What They Don't Teach You (But Should)
08/17/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
What does midazolam actually do, and just as importantly, what doesn’t it do?
What does midazolam actually do, and just as importantly, what doesn’t it do?
What does midazolam actually do,...
08/17/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Facts, Fallacies, and the Future of Fentanyl
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Facts, Fallacies, and the Future of Fentanyl
08/10/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Fentanyl kicks in fast, wears off fast, keeps blood pressure stable, and (if given slowly) is fabulous. But does the evidence support the legends?
Fentanyl kicks in fast, wears off fast, keeps blood pressure stable, and (if given slowly) is fabulous. But does the evidence support the legends?
Fentanyl kicks in fast, wears...
08/10/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Peds Pain: Facts and Fallacies
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Peds Pain: Facts and Fallacies
08/03/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Do kids feel less pain? Will they remember the pain? Does it hurt worse to give them something for pain?
Do kids feel less pain? Will they remember the pain? Does it hurt worse to give them something for pain?
Do kids feel less pain? Will...
08/03/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Feeling Hot Hot Hot
07/17/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Why is Scott in a body bag? What do TACOs have to do with heat stroke?
Why is Scott in a body bag? What do TACOs have to do with heat stroke?
Why is Scott in a body bag? What...
07/17/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Top Tips for Better Bagging
07/17/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Just because you can bag a manikin, that doesn't mean you can bag a patient. 
Just because you can bag a manikin, that doesn't mean you can bag a patient. 
Just because you can bag a...
07/17/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Bitten By Bats: The Reality of Rabies
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: Bitten By Bats: The Reality of Rabies
07/07/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Bats get a bad rap, but how dangerous are they? On scene from a cave, Scott DeBoer discusses bats, rabies, and the clinical pearls you won't want to miss.
Bats get a bad rap, but how dangerous are they? On scene from a cave, Scott DeBoer discusses bats, rabies, and the clinical pearls you won't want to miss.
Bats get a bad rap, but how...
07/07/2026
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: The Future of 'Color Coding' Kids
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Pediatric Video Tutorial: The Future of 'Color Coding' Kids
06/19/2026
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
Variations of the Broselow tape have been in use for almost 40 years. Variations of Handtevy have been in use for over 15 years. Let’s use our crystal ball to gaze into the very near future of color coding kids.
Variations of the Broselow tape have been in use for almost 40 years. Variations of Handtevy have been in use for over 15 years. Let’s use our crystal ball to gaze into the very near future of color coding kids.
Variations of the Broselow tape...
06/19/2026
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Perspectives

Grand Ole Opry House Sign
Perspectives
After EMS: The Show Goes On
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
After EMS: Now What?
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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technology
Perspectives
I Spent 5 Years in NYC 9-1-1. The Software We Used Was Working Against Us
07/23/2026
Mendel Rosenblum, NRP
Technology built for EMS isn't meeting the industry's needs. Here's how leadership can advocate for change.
Technology built for EMS isn't meeting the industry's needs. Here's how leadership can advocate for change.
Technology built for EMS isn't...
07/23/2026
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The paramedic unit from the author's department
Perspectives
For Better or Worse: The Complicated Marriage of EMS and the Fire Service
07/20/2026
Robert Snell, EMT-P
The high-performing EMS systems carry the reputation of the profession; the underperforming ones quietly bury its consequences.
The high-performing EMS systems carry the reputation of the profession; the underperforming ones quietly bury its consequences.
The high-performing EMS systems...
07/20/2026
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woman struggling to breathe after exercise
Perspectives
After EMS: Truth or Consequences
07/13/2026
Mike Rubin
EMS professionals can do a lot to establish credibility with patients; just make sure you're distinguishing opinion from fact when you're not sure.
EMS professionals can do a lot to establish credibility with patients; just make sure you're distinguishing opinion from fact when you're not sure.
EMS professionals can do a lot...
07/13/2026
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Heard of dromedary camels in the desert.
Perspectives
Horses and Camels: Design by Committee
06/25/2026
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
Sometimes guidelines don't match real-world situations.
Sometimes guidelines don't match real-world situations.
Sometimes guidelines don't match...
06/25/2026
EMSWorld
Modern EMS needs public safety readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.
Perspectives
EMS Does Not Need to Live in the Firehouse to Belong in Public Safety
06/19/2026
Tracey Loscar, BA, NRP, FP-C
Modern EMS needs public safety readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.
Modern EMS needs public safety readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.
Modern EMS needs public safety...
06/19/2026
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elderly man in the hospital
Perspectives
After EMS: Self-Defense
06/18/2026
Mike Rubin reflects on what makes a good patient during hospital care.
Mike Rubin reflects on what makes a good patient during hospital care.
Mike Rubin reflects on what...
06/18/2026
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Good work thumbs up
Perspectives
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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man with dementia speaks with nurse
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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EMS Around the World

Jennifer Larre
Feature
'We Are Lowest on the Pay Scale'
09/08/2026
James Careless
Inside Saskatchewan’s paramedic shortage.
Inside Saskatchewan’s paramedic shortage.
Inside Saskatchewan’s paramedic...
09/08/2026
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Estonian flag
Feature
Estonia Advances EMS Reform for 2028
08/21/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
The Estonian Health Board and the country’s Health Insurance Fund are developing a new model to overhaul the country's EMS by 2028, with a streamlined structure of mostly two-person crews.
The Estonian Health Board and the country’s Health Insurance Fund are developing a new model to overhaul the country's EMS by 2028, with a streamlined structure of mostly two-person crews.
The Estonian Health Board and...
08/21/2026
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Airbus H145 at sunset
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Bulgaria Advances $98M HEMS Project
07/31/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Bulgaria is procuring eight Airbus H145 medical helicopters and constructing six permanent bases to host the aircraft.
Bulgaria is procuring eight Airbus H145 medical helicopters and constructing six permanent bases to host the aircraft.
Bulgaria is procuring eight...
07/31/2026
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ambulances staged in Mina for Hajj pilgrims. Photo: AHMAD FAIZAL YAHYA - stock.adobe.com
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Saudi Arabia Moves to Create Faster, More Resilient EMS Sector Amid Ongoing Threats in Region
06/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
The Saudi Ministry of Health has set 2030 as the deadline for an improved, more efficient healthcare sector in the country.
The Saudi Ministry of Health has set 2030 as the deadline for an improved, more efficient healthcare sector in the country.
The Saudi Ministry of Health has...
06/17/2026
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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
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Connecting coursework, skill validation, and field data drives continuous clinical readiness.
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Modernizing EMS Continuing Education: From Compliance to Continuous Readiness
EMS continuing education is evolving from a periodic compliance exercise into a continuous system for building clinical readiness.
Smarter Dispatch, Better Care
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Smarter Dispatch, Better Care
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.
Designing Ambulances Around the Realities of EMS
Designing Ambulances Around the Realities of EMS
For decades, ambulance design has focused heavily on securing equipment, maximizing storage,
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.
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A Life Flipped Upside Down
Just after midnight on September 26, 2023, Jesse Sopko, a paramedic with the South Central Ambulance District (SCAD) in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and a patient were in the back of SCAD’s Unit 639 when they were T-boned by a speeding
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EMS World Expo 2024 Opening Ceremony: Remembering 9/11 and the Lessons Learned by EMS
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EMS World Expo 2024 Opening Ceremony: Remembering 9/11 and the Lessons Learned by EMS
09/12/2024
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the EMS World Expo opened with a powerful keynote by FDNY EMS leaders. Hear firsthand accounts of their experiences on the front lines at Ground Zero.
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the EMS World Expo opened with a powerful keynote by FDNY EMS leaders. Hear firsthand accounts of their experiences on the front lines at Ground Zero.
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11,...
09/12/2024
EMSWorld
NEMSQA Wins Nicholas Rosecrans Award for Reducing Ambulance Crashes with Lights and Siren Initiative
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NEMSQA Wins Nicholas Rosecrans Award for Reducing Ambulance Crashes with Lights and Siren Initiative
10/22/2024
The winners were recognized during the opening ceremonies at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas.
The winners were recognized during the opening ceremonies at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas.
The winners were recognized...
10/22/2024
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Podcasts
Innovations in Abdominal Bleeding: Dr. Croushorn on the AAJT-S Tourniquet
09/26/2024
Mike McCabe; John Croushorn, MD, FACEP
The field of hemorrhage control is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in the area of abdominal bleeding. And on this episode of the EMS World Podcasts, we'll be taking a look at one product in particular—the AAJT-S...
The field of hemorrhage control is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in the area of abdominal bleeding. And on this episode of the EMS World Podcasts, we'll be taking a look at one product in particular—the AAJT-S...
The field of hemorrhage control...
09/26/2024
EMSWorld
New Jersey EMS Task Force Holds Full-Scale Exercise at Stockton University
Feature Story
New Jersey EMS Task Force Holds Full-Scale Exercise at Stockton University
11/01/2024
Richard Huff, NREMT-B
The scenario was horrific: Midway through a concert performance by the popular group The Bascom 5 at Stockton University, a section of bleachers collapsed, injuring dozens of attendees. The good news is it wasn’t real.
The scenario was horrific: Midway through a concert performance by the popular group The Bascom 5 at Stockton University, a section of bleachers collapsed, injuring dozens of attendees. The good news is it wasn’t real.
The scenario was horrific:...
11/01/2024
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Donated U.S. Emergency Vehicles Saving Lives in Ukraine
Donated U.S. Emergency Vehicles Saving Lives in Ukraine
10/10/2024
James Careless
US Ambulances for Ukraine have donated 77 surplus/used emergency vehicles to Ukraine so far, the bulk of them being fire engines and ambulances.
US Ambulances for Ukraine have donated 77 surplus/used emergency vehicles to Ukraine so far, the bulk of them being fire engines and ambulances.
US Ambulances for Ukraine have...
10/10/2024
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