This pediatric immobilization device is located on our ALS ambulance Medic 461.
Pedi-Pac® Immobilization System
EMS1 Top Articles
- Wellness in public safety: Leading by example April 9, 2025When leaders prioritize their own well-being, they set the stage for a healthier, more resilient workforce
- Va. ambulance crew, patient injured in crash with tractor-trailer April 9, 2025A Bloxom ambulance overturned after striking the tractor-trailer
- N.Y. teen EMT advocates for self-defense training in school project April 9, 2025West Falls EMT Clara Stucker's Seal of Civic Readiness project introduces a self-defense program tailored specifically to fire and EMS personnel
- Ky. college adds virtual reality to EMS education April 9, 2025Mountwest Community & Technical College is enhancing its EMS training with interactive patient simulations
- Insider analysis: Newly FDA-approved stroke drug may simplify in-hospital care April 8, 2025What will TNKase’s 5-second IV bolus mean for EMS stroke care?
- Miss. paramedic killed in off-duty crash April 8, 2025Adam Gambrell was a paramedic with AmeriPro Health EMS
- Why most pet owners plan a pet health reset in 2025 April 8, 2025A majority (77%) of pet owners are interested in a health reset in 2025 — and nearly as many (69%) are considering one for their pet, too
- Mo. representative presented with AIMHI's 2025 Legislator of the Year Award April 8, 2025Rep. Jason Smith has emerged as a leading advocate for EMS, driving key legislation to improve reimbursement models and expand access through community paramedicine initiatives
- The tactical diet: How to fuel your body and brain April 8, 2025For first responders, good nutrition isn’t a luxury — it’s a performance tool. But cutting through trends and keeping it simple is the real key to long-term success
- Cognitive aids: Unlocking their potential to improve patient care in EMS April 8, 2025High-stress decisions and human limitations demand more than just training
NIST Live Feed
- 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit June 3, 2025REGISTER NOW 5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public safety communications forward. In 2025, the FirstNet Authority and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public
- Staff Spotlight - Dr. Brittany Stinger March 10, 2025We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Brittany Stinger to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Fellow in the Flammability Reduction Group of the Fire Research Division (FRD). Dr. Stinger
- PFAS Found in Firefighter Gloves, Hoods and Wildland Gear December 17, 2024The amount of PFAS in each sample varied greatly, so it may be possible to design gear that reduces exposure.
- AI Can ‘Hear’ When a Lithium Battery Is About to Catch Fire November 14, 2024NIST researchers have trained AI to detect the telltale sound even in noisy environments.
- New Smoke Alarms Are Better at Detecting Fires but Still Beep for Bacon September 18, 2024NIST research in a kitchen fire laboratory shows that updated smoke detectors still produce nuisance alarms during cooking.
- 2024 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium August 20, 2024In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, is proud to host the 7th annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience Grant Research Program recipients on August 20 and 21, 2024. This
- 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit June 25, 20245x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public safety communications forward. In 2024, the FirstNet Authority and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public Safety
- John W. Lyons, Who Led NIST in Times of Great Change, Dies at 93 April 11, 2024Lyons served as director of NIST from 1990 to 1993 and guided the organization as its mission expanded in support of U.S. industry.
- Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’ January 16, 2024Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?
- NIST Researchers Develop Standards to Help Eliminate ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Firefighting Foams September 18, 2023These foams contain chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have raised environmental and health concerns.