Historical
Are those historical skills a blessing or a curse?
Chief Alan Cowen was inspired by a train crash he witnessed as a child to become 鈥渙ne of the rescuers鈥�
A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety
The physicians who trained the first Skagit County medics were initially hesitant, as the concept of a paramedic was new at the time
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
The AED鈥檚 journey from concept to modern use is a fascinating tale of medical innovation, collaboration and lifesaving success
On the anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks, the number of EMT and paramedic deaths should come to mind as quickly as 鈥�343 firefighters鈥�
This special episode of Inside EMS explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward
Austin-Travis County EMS officials placed a time capsule inside the walls of Sation 1, to be opened on 75th anniversary
It鈥檚 true; at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, a variety of non-traditional events were showcased, leading to the first (and only!) Olympic recognition for firefighting
Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life
Larry Ganske and Kris Kruckman look at what has changed in EMS since they started
Memorial Day has a specific purpose, and maintaining that purpose is important
This symbol shows that we belong to something important and we are part of the power, strength and knowledge of every EMT
Marking the 50th anniversary of her historic hiring, Brewer reflects on her career and the challenges and joys of breaking the fire service glass ceiling
A bomb in a van in the underground parking garage exploded killing six people, injuring over 1,000
Chief Amera Gilchrist, the first Black and first female chief of Pittsburgh EMS, announced the launch of the academy
Take a trip down memory lane and see Barbie鈥檚 multiple roles as a first responder
Have EMS operations failed to keep up with the growing complexity demanded by the communities we serve?
The museum is honoring the anniversary of Sept. 11 with a new exhibit, 鈥淩ecovery and Reflection, Celebrating the 9/11 Tribute鈥�
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
Witham Emergency Medical Services was launched in 1973 and responds from the hospital, 2 FDs and a clinic
Bob Gainer, a rescue squad member and Westwood firefighter, was on the job in July 1977, when Boyd County EMS took its first call
In the battle to save the historic Victory Baptist Church, 10 firefighters experienced near misses
EMS leaders described Dr. Leonard Cobb as a giant, pioneer and luminary whose work 鈥渢ouched the lives of thousands worldwide鈥�
鈥淵ou don鈥檛 expect to actually see a giant hole where a bridge used to be 鈥� a bridge that I had driven across thousands of times,鈥� said Paramedic Jon Atkinson
Most of the London crewmembers鈥� cancers are digestive varieties or leukemia
Nagel helped develop ALS and the country鈥檚 first paramedicine program, held leadership roles through the 1980s and was an adviser for 鈥淓mergency!鈥�
