by Bruce Evans, Fire Chief Upper Pine River Fire Protection District and President of the National Association of EMTs Being in emergency medical services is rewarding. You get

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

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

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

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

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

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,”

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

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