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RESCUE Act Explained: How H.R. 9970 Would Update Medicare Ambulance Reimbursement
08/07/2026
Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P
H.R. 9970 would revise the Medicare ambulance fee schedule for ground and air EMS providers, a change supporters say could strengthen readiness and rural access.
H.R. 9970 would revise the Medicare ambulance fee schedule for ground and air EMS providers, a change supporters say could strengthen readiness and rural access.
H.R. 9970 would revise the...
08/07/2026
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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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From First Responder to Inventor: How an Embarrassing Moment Led to Innovation
08/05/2026
Barry A. Bachenheimer, EdD, NREMT
A dunk in a creek led to tool to keep radio mics out of the way.
A dunk in a creek led to tool to keep radio mics out of the way.
A dunk in a creek led to tool to...
08/05/2026
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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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EzPlaz
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Freeze Dried Plasma: A Past Solution Helping Solve Today’s Problems
08/05/2026
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Randall Schaefer, DNP, RN; Colonel (Ret) Donald Jenkins, MD; Colonel (Ret) John B. Holcomb, MD
Vascular Solutions, a subsidiary of Teleflex, partnered with the Department of War and the Defense Health Agency to develop a shelf-stable product for use in locations where blood product availability or cold-chain management is not feasible...
Vascular Solutions, a subsidiary of Teleflex, partnered with the Department of War and the Defense Health Agency to develop a shelf-stable product for use in locations where blood product availability or cold-chain management is not feasible...
Vascular Solutions, a subsidiary...
08/05/2026
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Same Stakes, Fewer Reps: Decision-Making in Low-Volume EMS
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Same Stakes, Fewer Reps: Decision-Making in Low-Volume EMS
08/04/2026
Tracey Loscar, BA, NRP, FP-C
Rural, remote, frontier, volunteer, and small-town providers must make the same time-sensitive decisions as their high-volume peers—under uniquely restrictive circumstances.
Rural, remote, frontier, volunteer, and small-town providers must make the same time-sensitive decisions as their high-volume peers—under uniquely restrictive circumstances.
Rural, remote, frontier,...
08/04/2026
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UDayton EMS HQ
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Student-Run UDayton EMS Agency Wins Two Honors
08/04/2026
James Careless
UDayton EMS is a completely volunteer, student-run agency that provides free prehospital care and transport for mental health, traumatic injuries, and medical emergencies around the clock during the academic year.
UDayton EMS is a completely volunteer, student-run agency that provides free prehospital care and transport for mental health, traumatic injuries, and medical emergencies around the clock during the academic year.
UDayton EMS is a completely...
08/04/2026
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City of Northport Fire Rescue
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Florida’s Amendment 3 Could Lead to Major Public Safety Cuts
08/03/2026
Carol Brzozowski
The amendment to the state constitution would raise the homestead tax exemption in the state beginning Jan. 1.
The amendment to the state constitution would raise the homestead tax exemption in the state beginning Jan. 1.
The amendment to the state...
08/03/2026
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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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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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Staten Young
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Wake County EMS Earns AHA Gold After Reaching 15% Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate
07/29/2026
James Careless
In 2025, Wake County EMS achieved a 15% survival rate for cardiac arrest patients—significantly outpacing the national average of 10.5%.
In 2025, Wake County EMS achieved a 15% survival rate for cardiac arrest patients—significantly outpacing the national average of 10.5%.
In 2025, Wake County EMS...
07/29/2026
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News

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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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
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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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Logis billing solution
News
ESO Launches Logis Billing Intelligent Lockbox Assistant, the First AI-Powered Lockbox Solution for EMS Billing
07/22/2026
The new capability automatically classifies, matches and routes every document in a daily lockbox file, cutting weekly processing time for lockbox-focused roles by up to 90%
The new capability automatically classifies, matches and routes every document in a daily lockbox file, cutting weekly processing time for lockbox-focused roles by up to 90%
The new capability automatically...
07/22/2026
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News
New Jersey EMS Task Force Caps More Than Two-Year Planning Effort With Final World Cup 2026 Game
07/22/2026
Responders representing 99 agencies logged more than 8,500 hours across eight games, with more than 75 providers at each event.
Responders representing 99 agencies logged more than 8,500 hours across eight games, with more than 75 providers at each event.
Responders representing 99...
07/22/2026
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News
National Registry Board of Directors Meeting – Public Notice and Call for Public Comment on Proposed Update to the Policy Variance Policy
07/16/2026
The updated name better defines how requests for variances to established certification policies are evaluated.
The updated name better defines how requests for variances to established certification policies are evaluated.
The updated name better defines...
07/16/2026
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Chris Cartrett
News
ImageTrend Names Chris Cartrett as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate AI-Powered Growth 
07/15/2026
Cartrett, who succeeds Patrick Sheahan, will lead the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation
Cartrett, who succeeds Patrick Sheahan, will lead the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation
Cartrett, who succeeds Patrick...
07/15/2026
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handing over the keys
News
From Drawing to Delivery: Wright Industries Presents Rescue Star Ambulance to A-Tec Ambulance
07/14/2026
Selected from hundreds of entries submitted during the show, A-Tec Ambulance won Wright Industries' exclusive EMS World Expo 2025 giveaway.
Selected from hundreds of entries submitted during the show, A-Tec Ambulance won Wright Industries' exclusive EMS World Expo 2025 giveaway.
Selected from hundreds of...
07/14/2026
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Webinars

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Calm in the Chaos: How to Rise Up and Perform with Poise and Confidence, Even on the Toughest Calls
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 ...
Cebollero
The 7 Pillars of Accountability: Building a Culture of Trust, Performance & Leadership in EMS
On-Demand

Podcasts

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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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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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Videos

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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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.
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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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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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Perspectives

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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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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
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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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marriage counseling
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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EMS Around the World

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
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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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Flat Stan
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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
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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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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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?
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According to Chief James Mazza, Chief of Emergency Medical Services at the Montclair Ambulance Unit, the reason why New Jersey’s EMS agencies are in such trouble is because they’re not considered to be an essential service by the state.
According to Chief James Mazza, Chief of Emergency Medical Services at the Montclair Ambulance Unit, the reason why New Jersey’s EMS agencies are in such trouble is because they’re not considered to be an essential service by the state.
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Managing needle anxiety in pediatric patients can be challenging, but what if there were a simple solution that could help reduce the fear and discomfort associated with needles?
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Squishy Robotics is a Berkeley-based company creating impact-resistant, customizable robots for public safety, military, and industrial use via airdrops from drones, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft.
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State of New York to Utilize National Registry of EMTs as Recognized Pathway for EMS Certification
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New York becomes the 50th state to adopt the recognition.
New York becomes the 50th state to adopt the recognition.
New York becomes the 50th state...
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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...
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