EMS Training and Education
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
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
The International Association of EMS Chiefs calls for national recognition of EMS professionals鈥� life-saving work and leadership in public safety
The federal EMSC Program continues its mission to enhance emergency services for children nationwide through training, support and recognition
This year鈥檚 EMS Week theme is 鈥淲e care. For everyone.鈥� How is your agency honoring your service?
Careerline Tech Center EMS students put their training to the test during rescue simulations that double as real-world prep and a potential path to employment
A must-listen for any medic who鈥檚 ever said, 鈥淭hat guy doesn鈥檛 know what he鈥檚 talking about鈥�
Van Buren Tech students responded to 鈥淢ayhem Market鈥� where a small crop duster crashed into a busy flea market
Avoid misdiagnosing atrial flutter as sinus tachycardia by mastering these ECG interpretation strategies
Join leading EMS professionals for powerful sessions on leadership, workforce trends and system sustainability 鈥� and walk away with real strategies for change
How has the EMS Scope of Practice changed since the first EMS Week was celebrated 50+ years ago?
Get the right dose to the right place: faster
Assess a patient鈥檚 pulse through the radial artery or the carotid artery based on their level of consciousness
Donnie Woodyard Jr. joins the EMS One-Stop podcast to explore the EMS Compact鈥檚 impact on multistate licensure, emergency preparedness and the urgent call for professional unity
鈥淭rauma patients are dying because the systems we have in place aren鈥檛 designed to meet the demand for blood products in the field.鈥�
From emotional intelligence to adaptability, learn how to spot top-tier EMS providers
Confusion and slurred speech? It might not be what you think
Fire and EMS leaders can serve as a much-needed constant amid the chaos
The bill would cover tuition for paramedics, firefighters and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
A $2.7 million training facility in Centre County is now on hold after Congress froze federal community project funds, costing the project $2.1 million in planned support
Unpack the facts and myths behind nitroglycerin use in EMS, from nitro dosing to contraindications for EMTs and paramedics
Continuous skills development is the key for emergency responders staying current in a changing world
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more 鈥� skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
Explore how alpha and beta receptors within the autonomic nervous system regulate vital involuntary functions and respond to stressors
Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising 鈥� are your skills ready for the spike?
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
Pulling on a broken leg only works if you do it right
Dozens of frustrated EMS professionals confronted Rep. Mark Pless over legislation they say threatens local control and undermines certification standards
5 tips to quickly find a patient鈥檚 radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
9 tips to quickly find a patient鈥檚 pedal pulse for checking lower extremity circulation
For the first time in 16 years, the Denver Fire Department will skip a training academy in 2025 as the agency reaches nearly full staffing, with 99.4% of its authorized positions filled
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