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Mike Binney presents research at American Public Health Association conference in DC in November 2025.
Feature
01/14/2026
Carol Brzozowski
A pilot study using a fitness tracker compared crew members to administrative employees.
A pilot study using a fitness tracker compared crew members to administrative employees.
A pilot study using a fitness...
01/14/2026
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From EMSWorld
black and white ambulance representing end of EMS career
Feature
01/12/2026
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Sometimes a career in EMS ends abruptly through illness, injury, or burnout. Navigating the change can be difficult, but it's important to remember you are more than a patch.
Sometimes a career in EMS ends abruptly through illness, injury, or burnout. Navigating the change can be difficult, but it's important to remember you are more than a patch.
Sometimes a career in EMS ends...
01/12/2026
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From EMSWorld
detroit paramedic class 1
News
01/09/2026
28 members completed the program, expanding advanced life support capabilities citywide in partnership with Wayne County Community College District.
28 members completed the program, expanding advanced life support capabilities citywide in partnership with Wayne County Community College District.
28 members completed the...
01/09/2026
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From EMSWorld
writer writing at a computer
Feature
01/09/2026
Rob Lawrence, MCMI
You do not need decades of service, a command badge, or a degree in English literature to write something meaningful for the EMS profession.
You do not need decades of service, a command badge, or a degree in English literature to write something meaningful for the EMS profession.
You do not need decades of...
01/09/2026
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From EMSWorld
donated AEDs
News
01/08/2026
This donation was coordinated by Hilary Gates, a new Santa Cruz resident and founder of Six Minutes to Live, a nonprofit focused on improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest.
This donation was coordinated by Hilary Gates, a new Santa Cruz resident and founder of Six Minutes to Live, a nonprofit focused on improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest.
This donation was coordinated by...
01/08/2026
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From EMSWorld
patientcare ems solutions logo
News
01/08/2026
The investment will drive platform growth, expand geographic footprint, and strengthen partnership with municipalities, hospitals, and healthcare system.
The investment will drive platform growth, expand geographic footprint, and strengthen partnership with municipalities, hospitals, and healthcare system.
The investment will drive...
01/08/2026
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From EMSWorld
simple pain scale
Feature
01/07/2026
Kirstie Breneman, NRP
Pain is more than a number on a scale—It's a reflection of the patient, the situation, and the EMS provider.
Pain is more than a number on a scale—It's a reflection of the patient, the situation, and the EMS provider.
Pain is more than a number on a...
01/07/2026
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From EMSWorld
Urticaria on dark skin
Feature
01/05/2026
Skin color in patient assessment is often taught using frameworks that don't reflect the diversity of patients encountered in modern EMS practice.
Skin color in patient assessment is often taught using frameworks that don't reflect the diversity of patients encountered in modern EMS practice.
Skin color in patient assessment...
01/05/2026
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From EMSWorld
Chad Augustin
Feature
01/02/2026
Kristin Carroll
Chad Augustin has served as a flight paramedic with PHI Air Medical for more than 20 years.
Chad Augustin has served as a flight paramedic with PHI Air Medical for more than 20 years.
Chad Augustin has served as a...
01/02/2026
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From EMSWorld
stroke imaging
Feature
12/31/2025
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
BEFAST adds a couple of additional evaluation measures for the assessment of stroke in the prehospital environment.
BEFAST adds a couple of additional evaluation measures for the assessment of stroke in the prehospital environment.
BEFAST adds a couple of...
12/31/2025
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From EMSWorld
OBBBA
Perspectives
12/30/2025
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could change how EMS agencies are paid; Dan Gerard explores options to maintain funding.
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could change how EMS agencies are paid; Dan Gerard explores options to maintain funding.
The passage of the One Big...
12/30/2025
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From EMSWorld

Multimedia

Jeremy Sonenschein
Podcasts
11/25/2025
Kristin Carroll
Las Vegas EMS Captain Jeremy Sonenschein is the winner of the 2025 First Responder Caring Award, sponsored by Dynarex Corporation.
Las Vegas EMS Captain Jeremy Sonenschein is the winner of the 2025 First Responder Caring Award, sponsored by Dynarex Corporation.
Las Vegas EMS Captain Jeremy...
11/25/2025
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Tom and Steven
Podcasts
11/18/2025
Kristin Carroll
Kristin Carroll sits down with leaders from Indianapolis EMS to discuss what it took to bring EMS World Expo to the "Crossroads of America."
Kristin Carroll sits down with leaders from Indianapolis EMS to discuss what it took to bring EMS World Expo to the "Crossroads of America."
Kristin Carroll sits down with...
11/18/2025
EMSWorld
In recognition of EMS Week, Scott and Lisa DeBoer have put together a quick compilation of free resources designed to make your life a little easier and outcomes for kids a whole lot better—especially if you are a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC).
Videos
05/23/2025
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
In recognition of EMS Week, Scott and Lisa DeBoer put together a quick compilation of free resources designed to make your life easier and outcomes for kids better—especially if you are a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC).
In recognition of EMS Week, Scott and Lisa DeBoer put together a quick compilation of free resources designed to make your life easier and outcomes for kids better—especially if you are a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC).
In recognition of EMS Week,...
05/23/2025
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ambulance rollover
Podcasts
03/03/2025
What began as a routine patient call in 2023 reshaped Ohio paramedic Jesse Sopko’s perspective on life and duty.
What began as a routine patient call in 2023 reshaped Ohio paramedic Jesse Sopko’s perspective on life and duty.
What began as a routine patient...
03/03/2025
EMSWorld
Plasma for TBI, dual sequential defibrillation, a new cardiac arrest “bundle,” distal femur IO, and comparable innovations will make EMS care in 10 years look much different than it does today.
Podcasts
01/10/2025
Plasma for TBI, dual sequential defibrillation, a new cardiac arrest “bundle,” distal femur IO, and comparable innovations will make EMS care in 10 years look much different than it does today.
Plasma for TBI, dual sequential defibrillation, a new cardiac arrest “bundle,” distal femur IO, and comparable innovations will make EMS care in 10 years look much different than it does today.
Plasma for TBI, dual sequential...
01/10/2025
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Ansell's First Responder 360-degree Tour
Videos
01/07/2025
First responders are often the first line of defense in chemical accidents, car rescue accidents, on-site drug exposures and more. Find out how Ansell’s hand and body PPE is used in our new 360° interactive tour.
First responders are often the first line of defense in chemical accidents, car rescue accidents, on-site drug exposures and more. Find out how Ansell’s hand and body PPE is used in our new 360° interactive tour.
First responders are often the...
01/07/2025
EMSWorld
Pediatric Video Tutorial: Sucking Chest Wounds
Videos
12/13/2024
Scott DeBoer, RN, MSN, CPEN, CEN, CCRN, CFRN
As the title implies, sadly these injuries are not just for big people on the battlefield anymore. What do you do if you don't have a commercial chest seal?
As the title implies, sadly these injuries are not just for big people on the battlefield anymore. What do you do if you don't have a commercial chest seal?
As the title implies, sadly...
12/13/2024
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Live From Expo 2024: NEMSQA: The 2024 Nicholas Rosecrans Award Winner
Podcasts
11/01/2024
Mike McCabe
The National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) was honored as this year’s prestigious Nicholas Rosecrans Award winner for their exceptional work on the Lights and Sirens Collaborative.
The National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA) was honored as this year’s prestigious Nicholas Rosecrans Award winner for their exceptional work on the Lights and Sirens Collaborative.
The National EMS Quality...
11/01/2024
EMSWorld
Gathering of Eagles
Videos
11/01/2024
Marshall Frank on protocols for severe hypertension during pregnancy; Robert Dunne on Detroit’s designation as a Heart Safe community; Aileen Marty on Eastern equine encephalitis; and more.
Marshall Frank on protocols for severe hypertension during pregnancy; Robert Dunne on Detroit’s designation as a Heart Safe community; Aileen Marty on Eastern equine encephalitis; and more.
Marshall Frank on protocols for...
11/01/2024
EMSWorld
In today’s world, fear and confusion around fentanyl are prevalent, especially among those of us in emergency care.
Videos
10/29/2024
In today’s world, fear and confusion around fentanyl are prevalent, especially among those of us in emergency care.
In today’s world, fear and confusion around fentanyl are prevalent, especially among those of us in emergency care.
In today’s world, fear and...
10/29/2024
EMSWorld

Perspectives

black and white ambulance representing end of EMS career
Feature
01/12/2026
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Sometimes a career in EMS ends abruptly through illness, injury, or burnout. Navigating the change can be difficult, but it's important to remember you are more than a patch.
Sometimes a career in EMS ends abruptly through illness, injury, or burnout. Navigating the change can be difficult, but it's important to remember you are more than a patch.
Sometimes a career in EMS ends...
01/12/2026
EMSWorld
OBBBA
Perspectives
12/30/2025
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could change how EMS agencies are paid; Dan Gerard explores options to maintain funding.
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could change how EMS agencies are paid; Dan Gerard explores options to maintain funding.
The passage of the One Big...
12/30/2025
EMSWorld
Cumberland river flooding in 2010
Perspectives
12/11/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on uniforms over the years.
Mike Rubin reflects on uniforms over the years.
Mike Rubin reflects on uniforms...
12/11/2025
EMSWorld
supportive partners
Perspectives
12/01/2025
Jason Fox, NREMT-P
Leaders set the tone for their organization, including when it comes to mental health and providers believing they can ask for help.
Leaders set the tone for their organization, including when it comes to mental health and providers believing they can ask for help.
Leaders set the tone for their...
12/01/2025
EMSWorld
older man gardening
Feature
11/14/2025
Jason Fox, NREMT-P
Prepare today for how life after public safety will look: You are more than your badge.
Prepare today for how life after public safety will look: You are more than your badge.
Prepare today for how life after...
11/14/2025
EMSWorld
Ambulance at night
Feature
11/10/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on what makes EMS special among healthcare professions.
Mike Rubin reflects on what makes EMS special among healthcare professions.
Mike Rubin reflects on what...
11/10/2025
EMSWorld
wilted flower
Perspectives
11/06/2025
Gwendolen Powell MS, MDiv, BCC
A Minnesota chaplain reflects on meeting the mental health needs of first responders.
A Minnesota chaplain reflects on meeting the mental health needs of first responders.
A Minnesota chaplain reflects on...
11/06/2025
EMSWorld
patient being treated by EMS with a defibrillator
Perspectives
10/28/2025
Mark Rock, NRP
EMS professionals often face criticism when they act in ways consistent with protocols, but against what the public expects; perhaps changing how we talk about EMS care can help.
EMS professionals often face criticism when they act in ways consistent with protocols, but against what the public expects; perhaps changing how we talk about EMS care can help.
EMS professionals often face...
10/28/2025
EMSWorld
EMS community
Perspectives
10/09/2025
Sophie Fuller, NRP, CCP, AAS
EMS builds a kind of closeness that’s impossible to describe to those who don’t do the job.
EMS builds a kind of closeness that’s impossible to describe to those who don’t do the job.
EMS builds a kind of closeness...
10/09/2025
EMSWorld
A red 1974 AMC Gremlin
Perspectives
10/07/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin breaks down how the One Big Beautiful Bill's $6,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors will allow some, but not all, to deduct their Social Security income.
Mike Rubin breaks down how the One Big Beautiful Bill's $6,000 increase in the standard deduction for seniors will allow some, but not all, to deduct their Social Security income.
Mike Rubin breaks down how the...
10/07/2025
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Polls

Poll
09/21/2018
Ever wish you could wear shorts to make those 90 degree day shifts a little more bearable? Cast your vote!
Ever wish you could wear shorts to make those 90 degree day shifts a little more bearable? Cast your vote!
Ever wish you could wear shorts...
09/21/2018
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Poll
07/24/2018
The cumulative trauma first responders witness on a regular basis can take its toll.
The cumulative trauma first responders witness on a regular basis can take its toll.
The cumulative trauma first...
07/24/2018
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Our Publication & Event

Abstracts

Introduction: The advent of online education has opened the door to novel training options. However, it is unclear if online programs can match the success of their traditional counterpar...
10/27/2020
Background: For paramedic students to be situationally aware, they must identify a situation, interpret the situation, and then be able to predict how that information will affect future ...
10/27/2020
Introduction: Student performance has been documented to be dependent on size, socioeconomic status, and attendance, yet not on other classmates’ performance. This study seeks to determin...
10/27/2020
Introduction: A lack of standardization among paramedic programs has long been identified as one of the most significant problems in prehospital education. One example of this lack of sta...
10/27/2020
Hypothesis: A short survey of clinical questions and student perceptions can be used to identify student outcomes on the NREMT cognitive EMT exam.
10/27/2020
Introduction: The flipped classroom methodology is based on students gaining first exposure to new material outside of class, followed by the assimilation of that knowledge through in-cla...
10/27/2020

CE Articles

Education/Training
08/20/2021
Brian J. Potter, MS, ATC, NREMT, MDCM
Know the main injury threats athletes can face.
Know the main injury threats athletes can face.
Know the main injury threats...
08/20/2021
EMSWorld
Education/Training
06/28/2021
Sandy Hunter, PhD, NRP, NREMT-P
Being prepared can ease stress and help you work with these patients and their caregivers.
Being prepared can ease stress and help you work with these patients and their caregivers.
Being prepared can ease stress...
06/28/2021
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Education
05/28/2021
Simon Taxel, BA, NRP
What should you know when regular sedation isn’t cutting it?
What should you know when regular sedation isn’t cutting it?
What should you know when...
05/28/2021
EMSWorld
Education/Training
04/30/2021
Michael W. Supples, MD, NRP, EMT-I; Austin N. Baraki, MD
Risks, prevention, and how departments can help.
Risks, prevention, and how departments can help.
Risks, prevention, and how...
04/30/2021
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Education
03/01/2021
Alexandra Jabr, MS, EMT-P
There’s nothing optional about the reality of confronting it on scene.
There’s nothing optional about the reality of confronting it on scene.
There’s nothing optional about...
03/01/2021
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