First on the Scene (FOTS), developed by NAEMT and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), provides instructors with a toolkit to teach the general public basic emergency

Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez’ mission is to make sure EMTs are fairly compensated and their mental and physical health is a top priority of employers.Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez’ mission is

The St. Charles County Ambulance District developed an opioid response program after the county experienced a shocking increase in overdoses over the past three years.The opioid epidemic has

There is no slowing down for volunteer EMT Gerry Cross, who still wins awards for his top-notch care and dedication.At 80 years old, Gerry Cross is a top-notch

The Clifton Park Halfmoon Emergency Corps created an EMT class dedicated solely to military veterans.The transition from military to civilian life isn’t easy. For Russell Coonradt, however, a

Looking for ideas on how to recognize and honor EMS providers in your own community? Here’s an overview of what to do leading up to and during EMS

"We had just dropped off a routine case at the ER. I was talking to a police officer when his radio lit up with a call that shots

Baptist memorial hospital Memphis, new ambulances.Sponsor Spotlight: Priority AmbulanceIntegration of EMS and hospital system is key to ambulance service success When the first Baptist-branded ambulances rolled into Memphis

This gavel was handcrafted by Dr. "Deke" Farrington and presented to the National Registry after his term as Chairman in 1975.Sponsor Spotlight: National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansStrengthening the

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