EMS1 Top Articles
- Pinnacle 2026: Preparedness beyond the plan — William Forstchen on leading through catastrophic disruption July 15, 2026The bestselling “One Second After” author urged EMS leaders to prepare for operational continuity, resilience and decision-making when critical infrastructure fails
- Webinar: The hidden cost of EMS scheduling: A leadership framework for workforce efficiency, compliance and operational readiness July 15, 2026Discover how modern EMS scheduling software, automation and AI can reduce overtime, improve labor compliance, simplify shift scheduling and strengthen workforce management. Learn practical strategies for replacing manual scheduling processes with efficient workflows designed for fire-based, hospital-based, third-service and private EMS agencies.
- Ore. EMT sues after being fired for turning off ambulance cameras July 15, 2026A former Metro West EMT alleges she was fired after disabling cameras that recorded patients inside ambulances without their knowledge
- The 160% mirage: Why every EMS leader should read the Elevance Ambulance Report July 15, 2026“The next battle over ambulance reimbursement will not be won with emotional stories or clever slogans.”
- 1 dead, 3 missing, 16 rescued after pontoon boat sinks off San Francisco July 15, 2026Rescuers pulled people from San Francisco Bay after a three-deck pontoon boat sank during a family memorial service
- Woman accused of stabbing Tenn. paramedic with used needle July 15, 2026Nashville police said the patient assaulted a paramedic during transport, fled the ambulance and later struck an officer
- Lack of volunteers leads Pa. ambulance service to close July 14, 2026Pleasant Mount Emergency Services will end operations as volunteer shortages and financial challenges force the rural ambulance service
- Calif. FD plans $764K community paramedicine pilot program July 14, 2026San Jose firefighter/paramedics will help patients with chronic illness, mental health, substance use and housing needs avoid repeated emergency calls
- Former Ky. ambulance director indicted on fraud charges July 14, 2026Michael Burling faces six felony counts alleging he misused Elliott County ambulance service funds and falsified records
- In public safety, life doesn’t stop at the station door July 14, 2026In a field that struggles to recruit and retain qualified personnel, support systems cannot be treated as ”soft” issues
NIST Live Feed
- 2026 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium August 18, 2026In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, is proud to host the 9th annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience Grant Research Program recipients on August 18th-19th, 2026. This in
- New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time June 4, 2026A NIST-led team has created a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes in a single-story floor plan during a fire, with a multilevel version in the works.
- Wear and Tear Changes Measurable PFAS Levels in Firefighter Hoods, Gloves and Wildland Gear May 13, 2026In the fourth of an ongoing series of reports, NIST shows that wear and tear increased the levels of PFAS found in hoods and gloves.
- NIST’s Alex Maranghides Receives Service to America Medal July 17, 2025The award recognizes Maranghides for 25 years of work investigating devastating wildfires in the United States and creating actionable guidelines on how to save lives and property.
- 2025 Material Flammability Research Highlights June 30, 2025Members of the Material Flammability Characterization Project recently presented or co-authored a series papers at the 16th International Conference and Exhibition on fire science and engineering (Interflam 2025, UK), the Flame Retardancy of
- 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
- NIST Updates Critical Wildfire Evacuation and Sheltering Guidance April 24, 2025The ESCAPE report redefines how to save lives in the face of fast-moving wildfires.
- 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.