EMS1 Top Articles
- Tension pneumothorax: Needle decompression steps March 28, 2025Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax
- Photos, videos: How agencies celebrated Lexipol's 2025 First Responder Wellness Week March 28, 2025First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
- ‘Death was staring me in the face’: Kelly Grayson’s no-BS guide to getting healthy March 28, 2025A sober reminder that wellness isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a lifestyle
- Health and Human Services overhaul will lay off 10,000 workers, close agencies March 28, 2025A new reorganization plan signals Kennedy’s effort to assert more control over federal public health agencies while reducing the autonomy of the NIH, FDA, and CDC
- Okla. county launches voter-approved, free ambulance service March 28, 2025Muskogee County voters approved a temporary sales tax to fund a new free ambulance service for residents, even if patients need transport outside the county
- FDNY EMTs, paramedics recognized for life-saving skills in borough awards ceremony March 28, 2025The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce honored local fire and EMS heroes, recognizing bravery and service, with top honors going to crews from EMS Stations 22 and 23
- Video: Wash. EMTs, paramedics rescue man after 50-foot fall from cliff March 28, 2025Volcano Rescue Team EMTs and paramedics reached the patient via a side trail while technical crews set up rope systems and an artificial high directional to reach the victim
- Sleep, safety & fatigue: Improving EMS health with Dr. Dan Patterson March 27, 2025"Fatigue isn't just about feeling tired. It's a physiological and cognitive state that directly impacts decision-making, reaction times and the ability to perform under pressure.”
- Ariz. city selects veteran FF/paramedic, communications director as first female fire chief March 27, 2025Sharon McDonough oversaw the successful launch of the 311 system, connecting Tucson residents to essential city services
- 5 reasons why your wellness program is failing March 27, 2025Building mental and physical resilience isn’t just important — it’s essential for EMS professionals. If your program isn’t gaining traction, these 5 roadblocks could be to blame.
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.