/historical Historical en-US Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:41:00 GMT /ems-education/articles/how-pittsburghs-freedom-house-shaped-modern-ems-systems-luEDCMzLZL8XfbzU/ During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the Freedom House movement formed the foundations of modern prehospital care Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:41:00 GMT /ems-education/articles/how-pittsburghs-freedom-house-shaped-modern-ems-systems-luEDCMzLZL8XfbzU/ /ems-products/books/articles/book-excerpt-american-sirens-MwmGaUknXQIEuge2/ Paramedic Kevin Hazzard recounts the incredible story of the Black men and women who became America's first paramedics Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:40:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/book-excerpt-american-sirens-MwmGaUknXQIEuge2/ /emergency-management/fema-a-comprehensive-history-of-u-s-emergency-management From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:28:41 GMT /emergency-management/fema-a-comprehensive-history-of-u-s-emergency-management /historical/30-years-later-first-responders-reflect-on-oklahoma-city-bombing-response Troopers, bomb techs, paramedics and FBI agents share how the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing shaped their careers and their lives Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT /historical/30-years-later-first-responders-reflect-on-oklahoma-city-bombing-response /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods a documentary captures the chaos and heroism Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 /ems-education/articles/how-pittsburghs-freedom-house-shaped-modern-ems-systems-luEDCMzLZL8XfbzU/ During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the Freedom House movement formed the foundations of modern prehospital care Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:41:00 GMT /ems-education/articles/how-pittsburghs-freedom-house-shaped-modern-ems-systems-luEDCMzLZL8XfbzU/ /ems-products/books/articles/book-excerpt-american-sirens-MwmGaUknXQIEuge2/ Paramedic Kevin Hazzard recounts the incredible story of the Black men and women who became America's first paramedics Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:40:00 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/book-excerpt-american-sirens-MwmGaUknXQIEuge2/ /historical/pittsburgh-ems-celebrates-50-years-with-its-first-paramedics Two of the department's original medics recall the first two calls they responded to in 1975 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:04:36 GMT /historical/pittsburgh-ems-celebrates-50-years-with-its-first-paramedics /historical/ohio-ambulance-district-celebrates-50-years-of-service The South Central Ambulance District started in 1975 with a deputy and an EMT Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:34:28 GMT /historical/ohio-ambulance-district-celebrates-50-years-of-service /historical/fdny-film-celebrates-50-years-of-paramedicine-in-nyc "An Extraordinary Measure" highlights the evolution of advanced pre-hospital care in the city and the FDNY EMS of today Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:46:30 GMT /historical/fdny-film-celebrates-50-years-of-paramedicine-in-nyc /emergency-management/fema-a-comprehensive-history-of-u-s-emergency-management From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:28:41 GMT /emergency-management/fema-a-comprehensive-history-of-u-s-emergency-management /hazmat/hazmat-suits-from-rudimentary-rags-to-cutting-edge-protection For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:49:39 GMT /hazmat/hazmat-suits-from-rudimentary-rags-to-cutting-edge-protection /historical/the-history-of-fire-service-and-ems-challenge-coins Following World War I, military veterans-turned-first responders expanded the challenge coin tradition to public safety organizations Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:02:10 GMT /historical/the-history-of-fire-service-and-ems-challenge-coins /historical/early-wash-paramedics-recall-history-of-county-ems The physicians who trained the first Skagit County medics were initially hesitant, as the concept of a paramedic was new at the time Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /historical/early-wash-paramedics-recall-history-of-county-ems /ems-training-and-education/is-nasal-intubation-dead-how-to-think-about-old-school-ems-training Are those historical skills a blessing or a curse? Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:01:00 GMT /ems-training-and-education/is-nasal-intubation-dead-how-to-think-about-old-school-ems-training /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-paramedic-chief-extraordinary-experiences-from-the-streets-of-los-angeles Chief Alan Cowen was inspired by a train crash he witnessed as a child to become “one of the rescuers” Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:40:13 GMT /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-paramedic-chief-extraordinary-experiences-from-the-streets-of-los-angeles /safety/b-o-railroad-museum-honors-first-responders A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:54:11 GMT /safety/b-o-railroad-museum-honors-first-responders /national-first-responders-day/articles/origin-story-national-first-responders-day-hWdwQqSAsvEx7KbP/ A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:42:00 GMT /national-first-responders-day/articles/origin-story-national-first-responders-day-hWdwQqSAsvEx7KbP/ /ems-products/aeds/the-history-of-aeds-from-scientific-breakthrough-to-layperson-use The AED’s journey from concept to modern use is a fascinating tale of medical innovation, collaboration and lifesaving success Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:04:24 GMT /ems-products/aeds/the-history-of-aeds-from-scientific-breakthrough-to-layperson-use /9-11/articles/how-many-emts-and-paramedics-were-killed-on-911-KbtZdIrCERuh8mr3/ On the anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks, the number of EMT and paramedic deaths should come to mind as quickly as “343 firefighters” Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:34:17 GMT /9-11/articles/how-many-emts-and-paramedics-were-killed-on-911-KbtZdIrCERuh8mr3/ /9-11/the-enduring-legacy-of-9-11-on-public-safety-practices This special episode of Inside EMS explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:28:44 GMT /9-11/the-enduring-legacy-of-9-11-on-public-safety-practices /9-11/9-11-books-first-responders-share-their-stories Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:00:08 GMT /9-11/9-11-books-first-responders-share-their-stories /Photo-of-the-week/photo-of-the-week-ems-time-capsule-placed-inside-new-texas-station Austin-Travis County EMS officials placed a time capsule inside the walls of Sation 1, to be opened on 75th anniversary Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:49:21 GMT /Photo-of-the-week/photo-of-the-week-ems-time-capsule-placed-inside-new-texas-station /historical/remember-that-time-firefighting-was-featured-at-the-olympics It’s true; at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, a variety of non-traditional events were showcased, leading to the first (and only!) Olympic recognition for firefighting Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:19:35 GMT /historical/remember-that-time-firefighting-was-featured-at-the-olympics /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-ems-in-the-united-states-fragmented-past-future-of-opportunity Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:53:45 GMT /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-ems-in-the-united-states-fragmented-past-future-of-opportunity /ems-week/wis-emts-looks-back-on-50-years-of-service Larry Ganske and Kris Kruckman look at what has changed in EMS since they started Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /ems-week/wis-emts-looks-back-on-50-years-of-service /memorial-day/articles/5-things-not-to-do-on-memorial-day-eFYBzIsLY0AHzyjw/ Memorial Day has a specific purpose, and maintaining that purpose is important Mon, 06 May 2024 17:44:57 GMT /memorial-day/articles/5-things-not-to-do-on-memorial-day-eFYBzIsLY0AHzyjw/ /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /diversity/first-due-meet-judy-brewer-the-first-female-career-firefighter Marking the 50th anniversary of her historic hiring, Brewer reflects on her career and the challenges and joys of breaking the fire service glass ceiling Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:13:26 GMT /diversity/first-due-meet-judy-brewer-the-first-female-career-firefighter /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods a documentary captures the chaos and heroism Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 /9-11/articles/how-many-emts-and-paramedics-were-killed-on-911-KbtZdIrCERuh8mr3/ On the anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks, the number of EMT and paramedic deaths should come to mind as quickly as “343 firefighters” Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:34:17 GMT /9-11/articles/how-many-emts-and-paramedics-were-killed-on-911-KbtZdIrCERuh8mr3/ /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-ems-in-the-united-states-fragmented-past-future-of-opportunity Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:53:45 GMT /ems-products/books/book-excerpt-ems-in-the-united-states-fragmented-past-future-of-opportunity /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ The EMS Star of Life, afixed to ambulances, uniforms and equipment, is a powerful symbol of the responsibility of every EMT and paramedic to their patients Fri, 03 May 2024 21:33:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/the-star-of-life-a-shining-symbol-of-what-it-means-to-be-in-ems-kF2FK8KwZKEZhQaj/ /ems-advocacy/articles/5-things-to-know-about-randolph-mantooth-NQcYLMbgv2Yamj1S/ Mantooth’s portrayal of Firefighter-Paramedic Johnny Gage in "Emergency!" has inspired people to pursue a career in fire and emergency services for five decades Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:57:55 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/5-things-to-know-about-randolph-mantooth-NQcYLMbgv2Yamj1S/