/historical Historical en-US Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:34:17 GMT /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 /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 /terrorism/nyc-marks-1993-world-trade-center-bombing-anniversary A bomb in a van in the underground parking garage exploded killing six people, injuring over 1,000 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:50:05 GMT /terrorism/nyc-marks-1993-world-trade-center-bombing-anniversary /ems-education/pittsburgh-honors-african-american-medics-with-freedom-house-emt-training-academy Chief Amera Gilchrist, the first Black and first female chief of Pittsburgh EMS, announced the launch of the academy Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:48:39 GMT /ems-education/pittsburgh-honors-african-american-medics-with-freedom-house-emt-training-academy /paramedic-jobs-and-careers/articles/life-in-plastic-the-history-of-barbies-multiple-public-safety-careers-jMZKF4sFGLXhCSGi/ Take a trip down memory lane and see Barbie’s multiple roles as a first responder Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:31:54 GMT /paramedic-jobs-and-careers/articles/life-in-plastic-the-history-of-barbies-multiple-public-safety-careers-jMZKF4sFGLXhCSGi/ /ems-advocacy/complexity-an-introspective-look-at-the-history-and-future-of-ems Have EMS operations failed to keep up with the growing complexity demanded by the communities we serve? Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:49:50 GMT /ems-advocacy/complexity-an-introspective-look-at-the-history-and-future-of-ems /9-11/articles/an-inside-look-at-the-new-911-exhibit-at-the-new-york-city-fire-museum-nJ6IEdw9E5BznD7m/ The museum is honoring the anniversary of Sept. 11 with a new exhibit, “Recovery and Reflection, Celebrating the 9/11 Tribute” Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:35:37 GMT /9-11/articles/an-inside-look-at-the-new-911-exhibit-at-the-new-york-city-fire-museum-nJ6IEdw9E5BznD7m/ /leadership/articles/why-are-warnings-often-unheeded-6Wd8EEw9p4S0z5ju/ What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:09:44 GMT /leadership/articles/why-are-warnings-often-unheeded-6Wd8EEw9p4S0z5ju/ /hospital/articles/ind-hospital-celebrates-50-years-of-service-in-ems-YXUkyO5oKI6mbeSa/ Witham Emergency Medical Services was launched in 1973 and responds from the hospital, 2 FDs and a clinic Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:55:51 GMT /hospital/articles/ind-hospital-celebrates-50-years-of-service-in-ems-YXUkyO5oKI6mbeSa/ /awards-grants/articles/ky-ems-agency-honors-its-founding-director-iiARK88sExmhFDwj/ Bob Gainer, a rescue squad member and Westwood firefighter, was on the job in July 1977, when Boyd County EMS took its first call Sun, 02 Apr 2023 03:50:54 GMT /awards-grants/articles/ky-ems-agency-honors-its-founding-director-iiARK88sExmhFDwj/ /fire/articles/mayday-lafd-firefighters-recall-church-fire-that-trapped-3-McVCFdDgw59nyXv8/ In the battle to save the historic Victory Baptist Church, 10 firefighters experienced near misses Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:05:15 GMT /fire/articles/mayday-lafd-firefighters-recall-church-fire-that-trapped-3-McVCFdDgw59nyXv8/ /ems-pioneers/articles/co-founder-of-seattle-fire-medic-one-program-bystander-cpr-training-dies-azrrCaYgXTd0ICrR/ EMS leaders described Dr. Leonard Cobb as a giant, pioneer and luminary whose work "touched the lives of thousands worldwide" Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:30:24 GMT /ems-pioneers/articles/co-founder-of-seattle-fire-medic-one-program-bystander-cpr-training-dies-azrrCaYgXTd0ICrR/ /rescue/articles/pa-fire-chief-medic-recall-bridge-collapse-on-1-year-anniversary-INfRApNVEPC9Vovm/ "You don't expect to actually see a giant hole where a bridge used to be — a bridge that I had driven across thousands of times," said Paramedic Jon Atkinson Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:48:33 GMT /rescue/articles/pa-fire-chief-medic-recall-bridge-collapse-on-1-year-anniversary-INfRApNVEPC9Vovm/ /cancer/articles/several-firefighters-who-worked-at-grenfell-towers-fire-diagnosed-with-cancer-Q340BkU0gLsBGiTx/ Most of the London crewmembers’ cancers are digestive varieties or leukemia Fri, 20 Jan 2023 23:04:45 GMT /cancer/articles/several-firefighters-who-worked-at-grenfell-towers-fire-diagnosed-with-cancer-Q340BkU0gLsBGiTx/ /ems-pioneers/articles/eugene-nagel-pioneer-of-modern-ems-dies-at-98-CM2Cd5j8zSkhZwwC/ Nagel helped develop ALS and the country's first paramedicine program, held leadership roles through the 1980s and was an adviser for “Emergency!” Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:31:48 GMT /ems-pioneers/articles/eugene-nagel-pioneer-of-modern-ems-dies-at-98-CM2Cd5j8zSkhZwwC/ /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 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:41:48 GMT /ems-products/books/articles/book-excerpt-american-sirens-MwmGaUknXQIEuge2/ /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/sadness-my-enduring-sandy-hook-emotion-Rav6LTbXZwYa1KJ2/ 10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:01:48 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/sadness-my-enduring-sandy-hook-emotion-Rav6LTbXZwYa1KJ2/ /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 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:15:36 GMT /national-first-responders-day/articles/origin-story-national-first-responders-day-hWdwQqSAsvEx7KbP/ /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/ /ems-management/articles/ems-from-a-distance-responding-to-emergency-ESc6zrtfXBwNct14/ Squad 51's Randy Mantooth and Kevin Tighe accentuated the qualities that are prerequisites for real paramedics Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:12:15 GMT /ems-management/articles/ems-from-a-distance-responding-to-emergency-ESc6zrtfXBwNct14/