EMS1 Top Articles
- The human connection crisis: Why first responders need real relationships in a digital world May 15, 2025Scrolling can’t save you — but a conversation might
- Texas fire, EMS crews respond to swarm of bees attacking, killing horses May 15, 2025First responders in Commanche treated the owners and sprayed soapy water to stop the bees
- Finding sanctuary at home: The importance of a calming space for first responders May 15, 2025Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
- Mich. tech students face an MCI for final graduation May 15, 2025Van Buren Tech students responded to "Mayhem Market" where a small crop duster crashed into a busy flea market
- What are you bringing home with you? May 15, 2025Understand how the experiences you have as a first responder can shape your relationships with your family
- Pediatric IV access: Choosing the right cannula size May 15, 2025Pediatric IV tips and tricks I’ve picked up during hundreds of IV placements
- Recognizing Cushing's triad: Key indicators of increased intracranial pressure May 15, 2025Signs of Cushing’s Triad and the mechanism of injury help distinguish increased intracranial pressure from shock
- 5 tips to provide safe, effective ventilation May 15, 2025Learn 5 critical tips EMS crews need to follow for effective airway and breathing management, including capnography use and team roles
- 'We made a couple of mistakes': Kennedy admits 9/11 health program firings were an error May 15, 2025HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
- Researchers aim to use AI to guide disaster response through social media scanning May 15, 2025Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
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
- 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.
- 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?