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EMS1 Top Articles
- National EMS Week discounts and deals May 7, 20255.11 Tactical, Bass Pro Shops, Garmin, Black Rifle Coffee, DJI and others offering discounts during National EMS Week
- Insights, actions and the future of EMS: The 2025 ESO EMS Index May 7, 2025In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
- Judge rules man accused in FDNY EMS captain's killing is fit to stand trial May 7, 2025The man accused of killing Capt. Alison Russo in an unprovoked 2022 attack has been deemed mentally competent, allowing the criminal case to proceed
- Tactical breathing for first responders May 7, 2025In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help
- Ind. fire department to take over EMS operations from AMR May 7, 2025Evansville leaders say the move will modernize services, integrate EMS with fire operations and cut ambulance costs by 20%
- 2025 ESO EMS Index: Opioid overdose calls drop to just 1% of all EMS calls May 7, 2025While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage
- Tuition-free college for Mo. first responders advances to governor’s desk May 7, 2025The bill would cover tuition for paramedics, firefighters and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
- Durable, comfortable & affordable: Best EMS pants May 6, 2025Where to buy EMS pants that can stand up to the demands of the job
- Built by EMS, for EMS: How MP Cloud Technologies is redefining billing and operations May 6, 2025Learn how the company’s AdvanceClaim software maximizes billing accuracy by reducing redundancy and human error
- Mich. city revamps homeless outreach program with 24-hour medical focus May 6, 2025The Grand Rapids Fire Department will staff the Homeless Outreach Team, which aims to cut repeat 911 calls and provide targeted care for residents with chronic health needs
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?