History of EMS Week

Excerpted from EMS in the United States: Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity by Donnie Woodyard, Jr.Since its inception in 1974, EMS Week has stood as an annual tribute

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Honorable But Broken: New EMS Documentary Explores the Impact of EMS Funding Challenges

Movies depicting EMS typically show EMTs and paramedics rushing to the scene of emergencies, sirens blaring.  Bryony Gilbey, a former producer for ABC News and 60 Minutes, took a

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To Build a Future, We Must Understand the Past

Excerpted from EMS in the United States: Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity by Donnie Woodyard, Jr.Those who have been involved in EMS for a long time often refer

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Asking the Big Questions

May 2024 will represent the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. As we approach this year’s EMS Week, we examine the importance of reflecting on our profession. How can

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GMR Life: Supporting emergency responders and changing mental health stigma in EMS

by Matt Philbrick - Manager, GMR Life, Global Medical Response“We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that frontline responders, emergency responders of all disciplines, can benefit from

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How to Create a Culture of Workforce Engagement in EMS

By the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)When a co-worker decides to quit, it can be hard on those who remain on the job. They may have

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The 2023 STOP THE BLEED® Project Launches

The STOP THE BLEED® Project’s sole purpose is to engage the public to learn about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign. From experience, we know that once people find

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EMSC Day & EMS Week

Each year, National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in partnership with the National Associations of Emergency Medical Technicians

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An Unexpected Destiny: Sharing the Stories of Nationally Certified EMS Clinicians

Fresh out of high school, James Avery had no idea what he wanted to do in life. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do after high school,”

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Resources and Updates from the NHTSA OEMS

An Improved Resources HubNHTSA’s Office of EMS (OEMS) develops and promotes resources to improve EMS systems, educates the public about the value of EMS and shares data collected

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