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

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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

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Statement:NAEMT believes that all patients are entitled to high quality and safe emergency and mobile healthcare, and that all EMS practitioners are entitled to a safe, healthy and

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

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

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

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