This pediatric immobilization device is located on our ALS ambulance Medic 461.
Pedi-Pac® Immobilization System
EMS1 Top Articles
- 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
- Should EMTs, paramedics wear sunglasses? July 14, 2026While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
- Building elite EMS teams: 10 soft skills that predict long-term success July 14, 2026From emotional intelligence to adaptability, learn how to spot top-tier EMS providers
- EMS-inspired ink July 14, 2026Check out these EMS tattoos and share your EMS body art
- 9 tattoo aftercare tips for first responders July 14, 2026Keep your new tattoo safe, clean and vibrant with these nine tips tailored for tough environments
- The EMS world lost a giant in Randolph Mantooth July 13, 2026'Emergency!' gave an entire generation a vision of what emergency medicine could become, inspiring communities to build EMS systems, policymakers to fund them and countless individuals to enter the profession
- 2 off-duty Minn. firefighters killed in collision on lake July 13, 2026A late-night collision between a pontoon boat and a commercial barge on Lake Pepin claimed three people, including two off-duty Wabasha firefighters
- The aircraft crash response gap every EMS agency should close July 13, 2026From airport access and scene safety, to FAA emergency plans and NTSB investigations, responders need specialized preparation before the call comes
- ‘More than an actor’: Fire/EMS leaders, members on Randolph Mantooth's impact July 13, 2026Mantooth's portrayal of Johnny Gage inspired thousands of careers amid his unwavering advocacy for the fire/EMS industry during his lifetime
- N.C. volunteer EMS receives grant to equip QRV July 13, 2026Suttontown EMS will use a $4,000+ grant to add emergency warning lights to a donated former sheriff’s K-9 vehicle
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.