“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

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

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 to

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

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 to

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

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

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

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

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,”