/military Military en-US Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/army-reserve-medics-on-preparing-for-real-world-scenarios-xTQsjIaiBP3KaqIb/ U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:23:00 GMT /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/army-reserve-medics-on-preparing-for-real-world-scenarios-xTQsjIaiBP3KaqIb/ /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:39:00 GMT /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ /military/navy-corpsmen-gain-real-world-ems-training-through-calif-ride-along-program Navy corpsmen at NMRTC Twentynine Palms are riding along with Morongo Basin Ambulance paramedics, gaining critical hands-on experience and sharpening readiness for combat and civilian trauma response alike Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:30:20 GMT /military/navy-corpsmen-gain-real-world-ems-training-through-calif-ride-along-program /infographic-35-memorial-day-facts Explore 35 Memorial Day facts for 2025, including travel trends, summer food stats and how Americans honor fallen service members. Wed, 21 May 2025 21:25:00 GMT /infographic-35-memorial-day-facts /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/army-reserve-medics-on-preparing-for-real-world-scenarios-xTQsjIaiBP3KaqIb/ U.S. Army Reserve soldiers prepare for mass causality scenarios, medical evacuations and ambulance arrivals with simulation training Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:23:00 GMT /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/articles/army-reserve-medics-on-preparing-for-real-world-scenarios-xTQsjIaiBP3KaqIb/ /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:39:00 GMT /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ “There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm” Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:25:00 GMT /workplace-stress/articles/applying-the-wingmate-concept-to-ems-zAapzXH9NHKhRxOw/ /whole-blood/northern-strike-24-2-facilitates-advancements-in-front-line-logistics-and-combat-care From autonomous drone resupply to real-time battlefield blood transfusions, the Michigan National Guard exercise pushes the boundaries of front-line medical innovation Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:03:15 GMT /whole-blood/northern-strike-24-2-facilitates-advancements-in-front-line-logistics-and-combat-care /military/colo-ems-service-helps-veterans-find-post-military-careers GMR, the parent company of American Medical Response in Colorado Springs, employs nearly 35,000 clinicians and support staff, with veterans making up approximately 15% of its workforce Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT /military/colo-ems-service-helps-veterans-find-post-military-careers /paramedic-chief/the-leader-must-own-it-general-robert-neller-on-ethical-leadership-and-adaptability The Marine Corps Commandant discusses the evolving challenges in public safety, emphasizing training, decision-making and the impact of emerging technologies Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:01 GMT /paramedic-chief/the-leader-must-own-it-general-robert-neller-on-ethical-leadership-and-adaptability /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:36:42 GMT /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day /legal/federal-court-overturns-va-rule-reducing-ambulance-payments Several ambulance associations argued that the rule posed a threat to the financial viability of ambulance services, particularly in rural areas Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:02:43 GMT /legal/federal-court-overturns-va-rule-reducing-ambulance-payments /historical/the-history-of-fire-service-and-ems-challenge-coins Following World War I, military veterans-turned-first responders expanded the challenge coin tradition to public safety organizations Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:02:10 GMT /historical/the-history-of-fire-service-and-ems-challenge-coins /military/articles/42-veterans-day-deals-for-ems-providers-who-served-in-the-military-6zuJc1LoZdEIQ13A/ Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:46:32 GMT /military/articles/42-veterans-day-deals-for-ems-providers-who-served-in-the-military-6zuJc1LoZdEIQ13A/ /military/colo-military-hospital-trains-medical-personnel-to-standardized-care-across-europe Training event in Fort Carson works on care and transport involving NATO countries Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:33:04 GMT /military/colo-military-hospital-trains-medical-personnel-to-standardized-care-across-europe /las-vegas-shooting/articles/under-fire-in-iraq-then-las-vegas-w8aoDuqS3byJChJX/ Oscar Monterossa served in the U.S. Army for four years as a combat medic, but it was the Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting where the paramedic felt most vulnerable Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:06:09 GMT /las-vegas-shooting/articles/under-fire-in-iraq-then-las-vegas-w8aoDuqS3byJChJX/ /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/new-w-va-ambulance-honors-veterans Bluefield Rescue Squad's new rig salutes all who have served and continue to serve in the military Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:56:42 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/new-w-va-ambulance-honors-veterans /ems-training-and-education/las-vegas-medical-center-air-force-partnership-gives-military-medics-pre-deployment-experience Military medics at the University Medical Center benefit from the opportunities to treat serious injuries under supervision Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:55:19 GMT /ems-training-and-education/las-vegas-medical-center-air-force-partnership-gives-military-medics-pre-deployment-experience /off-duty/fairway-mortgages-non-profits-expand-their-impacts AWI has trained more than 38,000 real estate professionals how to effectively work with veterans Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:54:50 GMT /off-duty/fairway-mortgages-non-profits-expand-their-impacts /off-duty/flag-day-has-special-meaning-for-texas-paramedic-students Three Texas State Technical College Paramedic students celebrate Flag Day and the U.S. Army's birthday through their military experience Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:41:47 GMT /off-duty/flag-day-has-special-meaning-for-texas-paramedic-students /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire For 30 hours, Waverly Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men all while under intense small arms and artillery fire before collapsing from his injuries Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:18:11 GMT /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire /honored/articles/how-to-honor-a-fallen-service-members-life-this-memorial-day-ox1SwQx8bySCIWMZ/ Amid the backyard barbecues and price-slashing sales, thousands across the country are remembering their loved ones Fri, 24 May 2024 00:28:23 GMT /honored/articles/how-to-honor-a-fallen-service-members-life-this-memorial-day-ox1SwQx8bySCIWMZ/ /off-duty/8-rules-for-properly-displaying-an-american-flag The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such. Mon, 06 May 2024 18:32:16 GMT /off-duty/8-rules-for-properly-displaying-an-american-flag /veterans/wash-legislator-pushes-bill-easing-process-for-veterans-to-become-emts-paramedics Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez testified to include parts of the PARA-EMT Act into the National Defense Authorization Act Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:30:10 GMT /veterans/wash-legislator-pushes-bill-easing-process-for-veterans-to-become-emts-paramedics /rescue/rescuers-find-fishermen-on-pacific-atoll-thanks-to-help-sign The fishermen was stranded on the Pulawat Atoll for three days Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /rescue/rescuers-find-fishermen-on-pacific-atoll-thanks-to-help-sign /recovery/recovery-operation-underway-for-6-construction-workers-following-baltimore-bridge-collapse Maryland first responders are transitioning to a recovery operation to find six men who were filling potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:59:54 GMT /recovery/recovery-operation-underway-for-6-construction-workers-following-baltimore-bridge-collapse /military/1-marine-killed-14-injured-in-amphibious-vehicle-rollover The rollover occurred during training at Camp Pendelton Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:55:13 GMT /military/1-marine-killed-14-injured-in-amphibious-vehicle-rollover /legal/federal-court-overturns-va-rule-reducing-ambulance-payments Several ambulance associations argued that the rule posed a threat to the financial viability of ambulance services, particularly in rural areas Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:02:43 GMT /legal/federal-court-overturns-va-rule-reducing-ambulance-payments /infographic-35-memorial-day-facts Explore 35 Memorial Day facts for 2025, including travel trends, summer food stats and how Americans honor fallen service members. Wed, 21 May 2025 21:25:00 GMT /infographic-35-memorial-day-facts /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire For 30 hours, Waverly Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men all while under intense small arms and artillery fire before collapsing from his injuries Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:18:11 GMT /military/black-medic-wounded-on-d-day-receives-distinguished-service-cross-for-treating-hundreds-under-fire /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day Former Army medic John Mark Hutchins would sometimes get frostbite while walking to paramedic school at Casper College Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:36:42 GMT /off-duty/wyo-veteran-receives-car-after-being-found-walking-3-miles-to-medic-school-each-day /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/ Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:55:00 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/tension-pneumothorax-identification-and-treatment-Asl49JM7R1VxkXPt/