Technology /technology Technology en-US Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:15:46 GMT How AI is helping responders shift from reactive to proactive disaster planning /artificial-intelligence/how-ai-is-helping-responders-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-disaster-planning Florida EMs are using AI-powered alerts to deliver real-time, geo-targeted emergency information across all platforms during the 2025 storm season. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:15:46 GMT /artificial-intelligence/how-ai-is-helping-responders-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-disaster-planning DNR ambiguity: Making the right call on scene /do-not-resuscitate/articles/dnr-ambiguity-making-the-right-call-on-scene-BYrkKM3cXXwwBjd5/ In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a news item that delves into the topic of Do Not Resuscitate orders and how providers can find clarity in the moment Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:04:00 GMT /do-not-resuscitate/articles/dnr-ambiguity-making-the-right-call-on-scene-BYrkKM3cXXwwBjd5/ POCUS focus: Game changer or gimmick? /ultrasound/pocus-focus-game-changer-or-gimmick The Inside EMS podcast explores whether prehospital ultrasound improves patient care or wastes precious time Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:26:14 GMT /ultrasound/pocus-focus-game-changer-or-gimmick How AI is helping responders shift from reactive to proactive disaster planning /artificial-intelligence/how-ai-is-helping-responders-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-disaster-planning Florida EMs are using AI-powered alerts to deliver real-time, geo-targeted emergency information across all platforms during the 2025 storm season. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:15:46 GMT /artificial-intelligence/how-ai-is-helping-responders-shift-from-reactive-to-proactive-disaster-planning DNR ambiguity: Making the right call on scene /do-not-resuscitate/articles/dnr-ambiguity-making-the-right-call-on-scene-BYrkKM3cXXwwBjd5/ In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a news item that delves into the topic of Do Not Resuscitate orders and how providers can find clarity in the moment Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:04:00 GMT /do-not-resuscitate/articles/dnr-ambiguity-making-the-right-call-on-scene-BYrkKM3cXXwwBjd5/ POCUS focus: Game changer or gimmick? /ultrasound/pocus-focus-game-changer-or-gimmick The Inside EMS podcast explores whether prehospital ultrasound improves patient care or wastes precious time Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:26:14 GMT /ultrasound/pocus-focus-game-changer-or-gimmick SCCAD is building a culture of excellence in airway care /airway-management/sccad-is-building-a-culture-of-excellence-in-airway-care Discover how St. Charles County Ambulance District achieved top-tier airway care through culture, custom tech, and real-time feedback. 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Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:16:24 GMT /airway-management/sccad-is-building-a-culture-of-excellence-in-airway-care Digital Edition: What Paramedics Want in 2025 /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Download your copy to explore expert analysis, frontline commentary and actionable strategies your agency can implement right now to dig into the drivers behind the burnout spiral Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:18:38 GMT /ems-trend-report/digital-edition-what-paramedics-want-in-2025 Amazon Prime Day 2025 picks: Essential gear for first responders /amazon-prime-day-2025-picks-essential-gear-for-first-responders Save over 40% on duty gear, workout tools and discounted everyday essentials during Amazon Prime Day July 8-11 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:04 GMT /amazon-prime-day-2025-picks-essential-gear-for-first-responders National EMS documentation report reveals gaps in training, time and tech /ems-management/national-ems-documentation-report-reveals-gaps-in-training-time-and-tech Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:01:53 GMT /ems-management/national-ems-documentation-report-reveals-gaps-in-training-time-and-tech From info overload to instant clarity: Lifeline EMS puts AI to work /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work Discover how Lifeline EMS integrates AI to streamline onboarding, enhance decision-making, and support EMS crews with multilingual tools and policy access Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:42:53 GMT /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work Jetson-EMS? 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FD looks at new ultralight aircraft for EMS response /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/jetson-ems-calif-fd-looks-at-new-ultralight-aircraft-for-ems-response San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:25:26 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/jetson-ems-calif-fd-looks-at-new-ultralight-aircraft-for-ems-response Drones proved vital in St. Louis tornado response as USAR team led multi-agency effort /ems-drones/drones-proved-vital-in-st-louis-tornado-response-as-usar-team-led-multi-agency-effort After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:02:47 GMT /ems-drones/drones-proved-vital-in-st-louis-tornado-response-as-usar-team-led-multi-agency-effort Selective attention is real: 5 tips to increase situational awareness on scene /paramedic-survival/selective-attention-is-real-5-tips-to-increase-situational-awareness-on-scene Discover 5 essential situational awareness safety tips for paramedics to improve on-scene focus, reduce risks, and enhance decision-making during emergency response Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:38:45 GMT /paramedic-survival/selective-attention-is-real-5-tips-to-increase-situational-awareness-on-scene Drone as a First Responder programs /ems-drones/drone-as-a-first-responder-programs A drone can be a tremendous tool for managing risks while units are en route to calls for service Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:27:59 GMT /ems-drones/drone-as-a-first-responder-programs Âé¶ąÔ­´´ Gift Guide: The ultimate guide to gifts for EMTs, paramedics /ems-products/off-duty/ems1-gift-guide-the-ultimate-guide-to-gifts-for-emts-paramedics Celebrate holidays, graduations, promotions and more with these gifts paramedics and EMTs will love Fri, 30 May 2025 19:59:00 GMT /ems-products/off-duty/ems1-gift-guide-the-ultimate-guide-to-gifts-for-emts-paramedics Baltimore FD to use AI for emergency response during weekend festival /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch Wed, 21 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival Rethinking EMS: Balancing innovation and patient safety /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety Join Mike Taigman, Chris Carlson and Daniel Brown to explore how data-driven decisions, BLS units, telehealth and nurse advice lines can reshape emergency services — without risking lives Mon, 12 May 2025 16:05:50 GMT /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety IAFC announces former Calif. fire chief, PulsePoint founder as the recipient of James O. Page Award /iafc-announces-former-calif-fire-chief-pulsepoint-founder-as-the-recipient-of-james-o-page-award Chief Richard Price, founder of the PulsePoint app and a 33-year fire service veteran, has been honored for his national impact on non-clinical EMS innovation Mon, 05 May 2025 20:53:37 GMT /iafc-announces-former-calif-fire-chief-pulsepoint-founder-as-the-recipient-of-james-o-page-award Simulation specialists bring MCI training to Mont. first responders /ems-training-and-education/simulation-specialists-bring-mci-training-to-mont-first-responders Through realistic, high-intensity training, Simulation in Motion–Montana equips EMTs and paramedics with hands-on skills to improve emergency care Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:49:56 GMT /ems-training-and-education/simulation-specialists-bring-mci-training-to-mont-first-responders Medical drone trials set for summer in Pa. community /ems-drones/medical-drone-trials-set-for-summer-in-pa-community Drone814, a new initiative in Greater Johnstown, will begin testing aerial delivery of defibrillators, EpiPens and other supplies to evaluate response times and potential healthcare cost savings Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:20:18 GMT /ems-drones/medical-drone-trials-set-for-summer-in-pa-community FDIC 2025 innovations: New tech, apparatus, tools and more /fdic/fdic-2025-innovations-new-tech-apparatus-tools-and-more If you didn't have the opportunity to walk the exhibit hall floor at Lucas Oil Stadium, check out these top products and apparatus from the conference Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:06:05 GMT /fdic/fdic-2025-innovations-new-tech-apparatus-tools-and-more Ky. college adds virtual reality to EMS education /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/ky-college-adds-virtual-reality-to-ems-education Mountwest Community & Technical College is enhancing its EMS training with interactive patient simulations Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /ems-products/education/patient-simulation/ky-college-adds-virtual-reality-to-ems-education NBA’s Sacramento Kings startup competition features public safety, wearable technology /ems-products/inventory/management/nbas-sacramento-kings-startup-competition-features-public-safety-wearable-technology From AI-powered seizure detection to LogRx’s medication monitoring tech, four California entrepreneurs vie for a $10,000 prize and in-game recognition Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:51:15 GMT /ems-products/inventory/management/nbas-sacramento-kings-startup-competition-features-public-safety-wearable-technology Beyond the hype: Lessons on AI integration from public safety professionals /artificial-intelligence/beyond-the-hype-lessons-on-ai-integration-from-public-safety-professionals AI is not a silver bullet, but when used wisely — and led by values-driven professionals — it can be a powerful ally in advancing service, safety and equity Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:20:16 GMT /artificial-intelligence/beyond-the-hype-lessons-on-ai-integration-from-public-safety-professionals Mo. first responders object to bill aiming to ban Chinese-made drones /ems-drones/mo-first-responders-object-to-bill-aiming-to-ban-chinese-made-drones Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /ems-drones/mo-first-responders-object-to-bill-aiming-to-ban-chinese-made-drones Top Amazon Big Spring Sale deals: New deals added! /off-duty/top-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-early-deals-live-now Save up to 40% off on Nest, Coleman, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, Contigo, Ninja, Cuisinart & more Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:53:00 GMT /off-duty/top-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-early-deals-live-now Q&A: Preventing pediatric emergency skills decay with AI in rural EMS /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/qa-preventing-pediatric-emergency-skills-decay-with-ai-in-rural-ems-E7GGUF7kwl93tUFd/ OMI President Felix Marquez shares how VR training is helping rural Florida EMS agencies maintain critical pediatric emergency skills Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:10:00 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/qa-preventing-pediatric-emergency-skills-decay-with-ai-in-rural-ems-E7GGUF7kwl93tUFd/ 10 affordable wearable health trackers for budget-savvy medics /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-medics Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:11:00 GMT /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-medics From info overload to instant clarity: Lifeline EMS puts AI to work /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work Discover how Lifeline EMS integrates AI to streamline onboarding, enhance decision-making, and support EMS crews with multilingual tools and policy access Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:42:53 GMT /artificial-intelligence/from-info-overload-to-instant-clarity-lifeline-ems-puts-ai-to-work Mo. first responders object to bill aiming to ban Chinese-made drones /ems-drones/mo-first-responders-object-to-bill-aiming-to-ban-chinese-made-drones Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /ems-drones/mo-first-responders-object-to-bill-aiming-to-ban-chinese-made-drones Microsoft outages affecting dispatch centers across the country /911-and-dispatch/microsoft-outages-affecting-dispatch-centers-across-the-country Dispatch centers across the country reported disruptions due to the Microsoft 365 outage, including having to write 911 calls on paper to share with first responders Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:44:07 GMT /911-and-dispatch/microsoft-outages-affecting-dispatch-centers-across-the-country POCUS focus: Game changer or gimmick? /ultrasound/pocus-focus-game-changer-or-gimmick The Inside EMS podcast explores whether prehospital ultrasound improves patient care or wastes precious time Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:26:14 GMT /ultrasound/pocus-focus-game-changer-or-gimmick Virginia Beach EMS deploys field ultrasounds to improve patient care /patient-assessment/va-ems-deploys-field-ultrasounds-to-improve-patient-care The technology allows Virginia Beach paramedics to detect internal injuries and assess critical conditions better before reaching the hospital Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT /patient-assessment/va-ems-deploys-field-ultrasounds-to-improve-patient-care