A History of National EMS Certification: Strengthening the EMS Profession

This gavel was handcrafted by Dr. "Deke" Farrington and presented to the National Registry after his term as Chairman in 1975.Sponsor Spotlight: National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansStrengthening the

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The Definition of Disaster

When disaster strikes, EMS is there—before, during and afterBY RICHARD HUFFSTRONGER TOGETHERThe role of EMS in responding to disasters is much more than just answering the call when

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The First First Responders

THE ROLE OF EMS IN PREPARING OUR CITIZENS FOR MAJOR INCIDENTSBY RICHARD HUFFIn the days and weeks after Hurricane Maria slammed Puerto Rico, one of the many narratives

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Playing it Safe

Why every EMS agency needs a safety programEMS is an inherently risky job. On any given shift, EMS practitioners may be called to respond to emotionally charged, potentially

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