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BREAKING NEWS
Health leaders warn that proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cuts could shutter hundreds of rural hospitals, jeopardizing emergency care in communities like Webster County, Nebraska
Projects include kitchen upgrades, bunk rooms and training space improvements through the 2025 Hometowns initiative
Wyoming lawmakers are weighing bills to raise Medicaid reimbursements for obstetrics and emergency medical services to stabilize care access statewide
The Town of Ulster conditionally approved the creation of a townwide ambulance district and draft budget, citing improved response times under its Empress EMS contract
Fifteen people were hospitalized after a skydiving plane crashed while attempting an emergency landing near at an airport in Gloucester County
A drive-by shooting in Chicago’s River North neighborhood left four dead and victims taken to Northwestern and John H. Stroger hospitals
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SPECIAL REPORTS
A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs
Assessment and treatment pearls to simplify three common chest trauma presentations
From managing unpredictable income to planning for early retirement, this guide offers essential financial strategies tailored to police, fire, EMS and corrections professionals
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
The Financial, Insurance & Legal Services product category features information and resources for researching Financial Services solutions, as well as insurance options and legal resources, and includes financial leasing options, various types of insurance, mortgage tools and retirement planning assistance.
The Software product category features information, product listings and resources for researching EMS software solutions and covers a variety of software products such as billing, field data and scheduling software, as well as computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and electronic patient care reporting (ePCR).
The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Station product category features products and information for researching EMS facilities and supplies, and covers a variety of products and services, including furniture, chairs, couches, sofas and facility furniture.
The EMS Education product category features information and resources for researching EMS education, including tools, products, news articles and more.
Ambulances and specialty vehicles are crucial for delivering emergency medical services (EMS) in diverse environments, ranging from urban settings to remote areas. This topic covers vehicle types, configurations, design standards, and customization options for specific missions such as critical care transport, bariatric response, and tactical EMS. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of different vehicles enables agencies to select the most suitable platform for their specific needs. Vehicle safety, maintenance, and procurement are also explored. For details on enhancing vehicle functionality, see Ambulance Accessories. Explore the articles in this topic to learn more about selecting and managing EMS response vehicles.
Training simulators are key tools for building EMS skills through realistic, scenario-based learning. This topic covers high- and low-fidelity simulators used to practice airway management, trauma care, cardiac response, and other critical interventions. Simulators help EMS personnel improve decision-making, teamwork, and clinical performance in a controlled environment. They also support certification, recertification, and ongoing education. For additional resources used in EMS training, see Training Equipment & Supplies. Explore the articles in this topic to learn how simulators enhance the quality and effectiveness of EMS training programs.
Ambulance accessories play a key role in supporting EMS providers during emergency response, patient transport, and on-scene care. This topic covers essential tools and equipment such as oxygen storage systems, interior lighting, stretcher mounts, communication devices, and safety restraints. Reliable ambulance accessories help improve efficiency, protect patients and crew, and maintain readiness for all types of calls. Understanding what accessories are available—and how to use them—can support better outcomes in the field.
The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ EMS Communications product category features products and information for researching EMS communications.
The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Capnography product category features products and information for researching capnography’s use by EMS personnel to aid in their assessment and treatment of patients in the prehospital environment.
The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Specialty Vehicles product category features products and information covering a variety of vehicles, including ambulances and command vehicles.
FEATURED EDUCATION
EMS JOBS
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Learn how public safety agencies can overcome recruitment roadblocks with real-world strategies rooted in leadership, transparency and cultural change
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
 Every time we take our hands off the chest, perfusion pressure — and the chances of ROSC — drops
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Learn how Juvare can be a resource for tracking COVID-19 cases in real time
Learn how next-generation 911 will help responders navigate COVID-19
These new mitigation strategies help protect vulnerable people and prevent overwhelmed hospitals
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends webinar will feature panelists discussing opportunities for strengthening EMS systems post-COVID-19
Identify the human factors – fatigue, stress, distraction – that can cause medical errors and change your organization’s culture
The webinar will discuss implications for local EMS leaders and how one state is preparing for a surge in demand for EMS services due to COVID-19
Communication, PPE and decontamination strategies highlighted the 4th FirstWatch and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada COVID-19 webinar
The two-day program will feature sessions on topics such as mental health, telemedicine and community paramedicine in rural areas
Outlining defined goals and metrics through strategic planning prevents medical errors from reaching patients in the prehospital environment
Learn how communities across the country are leveraging community paramedicine and mobile integrated health for better patient care
Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
Behind the effort to update the 2009 National EMS Education Standards and what it means for the industry