EMS Training and Education
From emotional challenges to physical demands, here鈥檚 what EMS professionals want you to know before you sign up
FTOs aren鈥檛 just guiding calls; they鈥檙e building the future of your agency
Prepare for your post-graduation interviews with a strong and honest response to the question that matters
As you begin your EMS journey, remember: the calls are real, the people are counting on you, and your training is just the beginning
Explore why START triage remains a go-to system for efficient MCI response and field prioritization
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Navy corpsmen at NMRTC Twentynine Palms are riding along with Morongo Basin Ambulance paramedics
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
鈥奅very time we take our hands off the chest, perfusion pressure 鈥� and the chances of ROSC 鈥� drops
Twenty EMS professionals have received Fitch EMS Foundation scholarships, selected from a record 313 applications
It鈥檚 easy for fire and EMS departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that
As more EMS agencies explore whole blood transfusions, Chris and Kelly ask: is this the new gold standard or just a logistical headache?
EMS agencies can tap into $5 billion in SS4A grant funds to improve post-crash care, reduce response times and prevent avoidable traffic fatalities
With a near 100% success rate, Buchanan County鈥檚 growing paramedic program is training locals from scratch to meet the region鈥檚 staffing needs
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey
Patient Simulation & Education
New high-fidelity simulators at Touro鈥檚 clinical training center offer students hands-on experience with critical pediatric procedures
EMS lift assists on the rise
What you need to know about lift assist devices, risks, patient assessment and fall prevention
A UT Southwestern study of 500K cardiac arrest cases finds survival has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, especially in Black and Hispanic communities
Learn the facts about dry drowning, the symptoms, and how to keep your child safe
Steve Whitehead breaks down the critical difference between low blood pressure and inadequate blood flow
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
A UCSF-led study using ESO data found EMS providers often failed to recognize status epilepticus during prehospital care, leading to treatment delays and reduced benzodiazepine dosing
Southern Illinois Airport hosted a hands-on training led by trauma experts and first responders, highlighting how bystanders can save lives
A go-to test for consciousness or a risky habit? The truth about the sternum rub revealed
Learn how to detect pulmonary embolism through clinical symptoms and capnography, ensuring prompt and effective response
Enhance your IV insertion skills with these expert tips, ensuring efficient and effective patient care in emergency situations
A comprehensive guide to evaluating abdominal pain through targeted assessment questions and clinical examination techniques
Challenge EMS providers鈥� critical thinking and appropriate skill deployment with these 3 penetrating trauma scenarios, ranging from moderate hemorrhage to exsanguination
Bleeding control saves lives 鈥� here鈥檚 how Stop the Bleed training fits into your emergency response protocol
Inspiring ways to recognize providers鈥� contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
