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Albuquerque Fire Rescue has graduated 40 paramedics since 2023, with 25 more expected this year, alongside a record 40 EMT basics and 26 advanced EMT cadets
The Cedar Falls man was sentenced to 60 days in jail after pleading to a misdemeanor reduced from felony sexual abuse
The unanimous vote raises Bellingham’s basic life support fees from $877 to $1,177 and advanced life support from $1,093 to $1,393
The late-forming storm prompted states of emergency in Florida and Alabama as it threatens the Panhandle and southern Mississippi with life-threatening storm surge and flooding this weekend
A NIOSH investigation shows how a routine transport escalated into a stabbing and why dispatch coding, staging triggers and patient-notification practices all factored into the outcome
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🎧 NEW: First in flight, first on scene
Hyde County EMS is the first in the nation to deploy an eVTOL aircraft, putting a paramedic in the air to overcome the time and distance challenges of rural response.
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Avoid common registration delays that could cost you funding opportunities
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Learn how EMS leaders are approaching AI with clarity, confidence and operational focus
Practical strategies to build influence, engage policymakers and drive meaningful industry change
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Learn how public safety agencies can overcome recruitment roadblocks with real-world strategies rooted in leadership, transparency and cultural change
What the rule changes mean for EMS and how agencies can reduce risk, lighten administrative burden and support better patient care
Harnessing next-generation clinical guidance to reduce chaos and enhance confidence for EMS providers
Empower personnel to step in early — before issues escalate
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
End the burnout cycle with proven initiatives to create a more sustainable EMS culture
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What the physics of a full-speed football hit can, and cannot, tell EMS providers about mechanism of injury and spinal precautions
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The off-duty EMS1 topic highlights off-duty incidents involving EMS personnel, off-duty passions of EMS providers and other industry-relevant information related to off-duty activities.
Hundreds of comments reveal broad support for off-duty cannabis use among EMS professionals, while questions about impairment testing, liability and federal rules remain sticking points
The Anthony Giambrone case exposes the widening gap between drug-free workplace rules, medical marijuana laws and what it actually means to be fit for duty.
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
The bestselling “One Second After” author urged EMS leaders to prepare for operational continuity,
resilience and decision-making when critical infrastructure fails
resilience and decision-making when critical infrastructure fails
Keep your new tattoo safe, clean and vibrant with these nine tips tailored for tough environments
Know when to stop, how much assistance to provide and how to hand off patient care to responding authorities
Self-awareness is the uncomfortable mirror that exposes the habits keeping you stuck — and it’s the first step toward reclaiming your direction
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