Elevating EMS Awareness and Advocacy During EMS Week

EMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Dr. Kristin McCabe-Kline, a board member with the American College of Emergency Physicians and Chief Christopher Way, president of the National

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EMSC Day & EMS Week

Each year, National EMS Week recognizes and thanks EMS clinicians for their life-saving work on the frontlines of our healthcare system.Special theme days of EMS Week help to

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The Lifesaving Role of EMS Whole Blood: Why the 2025 EMS Week Blood Drive Matters

By Larissa Unruh, MD, MPHDirector of Education and Training, National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH)In the United States, trauma remains the leading cause of death

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The 2025 STOP THE BLEED® Project Launches its 8th Year!

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

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EMS on the Hill Day April 2-3, 2025, Arlington, VA & DC

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

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NAEMT Celebrates 50 Years of Championing the Essential Role of EMS in Community Care

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

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51 Ways to Celebrate EMS Week

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

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Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week

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

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Helpful EMS Resources

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

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The History and Funding of EMS

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

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