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Ride Alongs: Giving Them a Front Row Seat to EMS in Action
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
On the Clock, Around the Clock: How First Responders Are Going Beyond the Call of Duty in Their Communities
By Susanna J. Smith RESPONDING TO LIFE-THREATENING emergencies and taking care of people in the community is just part of the job for EMS professionals. But for many
Different Uniform, Same Dedicated Service
By Susanna J. Smith Few people are more qualified or better prepared for careers in public safety than military veterans. Trained to operate in the most stressful circumstances,
Stop The Bleed
Don’t be a Bystander! The “Stop the Bleed” campaign is a local initiative to provide lifesaving bleeding control kits for easy public assess and training — both before
A Federal Perspective: 50 Years of Helping EMS Systems Improve
On the 50th anniversary of the birth of modern EMS, we look back on the impact that the federal government and the adoption of a national systems approach
The Evolution of EMS
[vc_row type=”in_container” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]As we celebrate EMS Week, we look back at the ways EMS has changed over the past four decades—and even
Ties That Bind
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]How three agencies have provided innovative community outreach By Jenifer Goodwin It’s always rewarding to be highly regarded, whether it’s by customers, coworkers or your community. This
Remembering Johnny and Roy
EMS week traces its origins back 40 years ago to 1973, when millions of Americans were first getting to know EMS via the iconic TV show Emergency! By
EMS Week Goes To College
A weeklong recognition of campus-based EMS LAUREN CHAVIS, AN EMT and senior at Johns Hopkins University, volunteers 24 hours a week as EMS operations director for her campus