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The STOP THE BLEED® Project’s sole purpose is to engage the public to learn about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign, an official program of the U.S. Department of Defense, and one of the largest and fastest growing public health initiatives in the United States.  The campaign is also spreading around the world with activity in

Empowering EMS is a shared responsibility. Share your EMS story with Congress to get the support you need. Join us!Empowering EMS Begins with YOU!Members of Congress must hear how your challenges impact your patients and care in your community. Your representatives want to hear from you. Speak directly to your U.S. Senators, Representatives, and key legislative staff

In 2025, NAEMT celebrates its legacy created by dedicated members, faculty, and friends. Through advocacy, education, research and membership, NAEMT has established a globally recognized foundation that supports Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS) clinical excellence, mentoring and leadership, and extraordinary passion of EMS practitioners to meet community needs. From providing 24/7 urgent, emergent and preventive medical

2025 marks 51 years of celebrating National EMS Week, so we’re sharing 51 inspiring ways for your organization to kick off the week and make it meaningful, as well as memorable. It’s the perfect time to recognize the profession, honor your local EMS professionals and promote awareness of their service to the public. Schedule Stress Reduction

We interviewed Jon Krohmer, MD, a board-certified emergency and EMS physician, who has 47 years experience in EMS and public policy. He is the former director of NHTSA’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and served as an EMS medical director in Michigan and Maryland. Dr. Krohmer was also president of the National Association of

The Power of DataEMS professionals are always trying to improve the level of care provided to patients. One key factor to enhancing EMS operations and clinical skills is collecting and using data. Data is a powerful tool, it’s critical to identifying best practices and also to communicating with others about the resources needed to serve

EMS has its roots in the Department of Transportation (DOT) when Congress enacted the Highway Safety Act of 1966. Through its Office of EMS (OEMS), the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reduces death and disability by providing leadership and coordination to the EMS community in assessing, planning, developing, and promoting comprehensive, evidence-based emergency

How has the EMS Scope of Practice changed since the first EMS Week was celebrated 50 years ago? Let’s take a look at the past, present and future.National EMS Scope of Practice Model First developed in 2007, the National EMS Scope of Practice Model defined the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve competence for each

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of EMS Week with the theme, “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future,” it seems a fitting time to take a glimpse into the future of EMS. Although the future is always uncertain, a specific vision for the nation’s EMS systems was laid out in 2019, the result of a

The STOP THE BLEED® Project’s sole purpose is to engage the public to learn about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign, one of the largest and fastest growing public health initiatives in the United States.   The campaign is also spreading around the world with activity in over 140 countries.The campaign is aimed at directly saving

 “And that’s when I realized I’m kind of made for tough situations,” said Paramedic/Firefighter Meryah Wilson when speaking of a life-changing moment.The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is celebrating EMS Week by honoring the members of the EMS community for their unwavering commitment to others in a time of need. We are grateful to

by Bruce Evans, Fire Chief Upper Pine River Fire Protection District and President of the National Association of EMTsBeing in emergency medical services is rewarding. You get a chance to make a difference in people’s lives. Occasionally, you’re lucky enough to save people.But there are also a lot of emotions involved when you’re in an