By many definitions, EMS care in the United States is in crisis mode. Staffing and retention shortages, insufficient reimbursement, and rising safety risks are only a few of the many challenges facing this critical sector of the country’s health care system.
As EMS practitioners, we are committed to improving patient care and outcomes in the prehospital setting. We know that a highly trained EMS service means a safer community and more positive outcomes when duty calls today and tomorrow.
Verizon Frontline has revealed the findings of a survey of nearly 2,000 public safety professionals, including first responders from fire and police departments, emergency medical services and emergency management agencies as well as representatives from public safety answering points (PSAPs) and emergency call centers (ECCs).
Verizon Frontline has revealed the findings of a survey of nearly 2,000 public safety professionals, including first responders from fire and police departments, emergency medical services and emergency management agencies as well as representatives from public safety answering points (PSAPs) and emergenc
In the realm of public safety, the role of effective communication is a critical element that cannot be underestimated. Any response to an emergency, whether by EMS, fire services, or law enforcement agencies, heavily depends on the clarity and swiftness of the communication channels available.
A behind-the-scenes look at the Tennessee Army National Guard's elite medevac unit—tasked with search and rescue in some of the country's most beautiful yet unforgiving terrain.
A behind-the-scenes look at the Tennessee Army National Guard's elite medevac unit—tasked with search and rescue in some of the country's most beautiful yet unforgiving terrain.
InterMotive Vehicle Controls, a leading manufacturer of electronic control systems, offers solutions to the continued challenge of accessing the electric park brake signal (EPB) on a Ford 2023 Super Duty®.
InterMotive Vehicle Controls, a leading manufacturer of electronic control systems, offers solutions to the continued challenge of accessing the electric park brake signal (EPB) on a Ford 2023 Super Duty®.
This issue's cover story highlights the FDNY Search and Rescue Field Medicine Symposium; columns cover troublesome tracheostomies, prehospital needle decompression, and using GCS scores in the decision to intubate; features include seeking...
This issue's cover story highlights the FDNY Search and Rescue Field Medicine Symposium; columns cover troublesome tracheostomies, prehospital needle decompression, and using GCS scores in the decision to intubate; features include seeking...
Kayla Welwood has been named the 2023-24 recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship. Endowed by FirstWatch, the fellowship was created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation.
Kayla Welwood has been named the 2023-24 recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship. Endowed by FirstWatch, the fellowship was created in collaboration with the Fitch EMS Foundation.