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
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
Faces of EMS
If it were easy, everyone would do it.But it’s not. It’s hard.To do this kind of work takes more than most are willing to give.It takes compassion.It takes courage.It
Caring for the Caregiver
By Russell Myers, D.Min, BCCCritical incident and cumulative stress are an everyday reality for paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers. Concerns about the mental health and potential suicide risk of
Ride Alongs: Giving Them a Front Row Seat to EMS in Action
You know the old saying, seeing is believing?The same concept applies to “ride alongs,” one of the most effective strategies for educating members of the public, media and
On the Clock, Around the Clock: How First Responders Are Going Beyond the Call of Duty in Their Communities
By Susanna J. SmithRESPONDING TO LIFE-THREATENING emergencies and taking care of people in the community is just part of the job for EMS professionals. But for many in
Different Uniform, Same Dedicated Service
By Susanna J. SmithFew people are more qualified or better prepared for careers in public safety than military veterans. Trained to operate in the most stressful circumstances, they
Stop The Bleed
Don’t be a Bystander! The “Stop the Bleed” campaign is a local initiative to provide lifesaving bleeding control kits for easy public assess and training — both before
A Federal Perspective: 50 Years of Helping EMS Systems Improve
On the 50th anniversary of the birth of modern EMS, we look back on the impact that the federal government and the adoption of a national systems approach