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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

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Autonomous EMS delivery systems—from drones delivering medical supplies to self-driving ambulances—promise to revolutionize emergency response, reduce response times and enhance patient outcomes. 1 Self-driving ambulances represent another emerging technology. 2 Robotics and AI also play a growing role in autonomous EMS.

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Just Culture in EMS

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Emergency medical services(EMS) has historically been a punitive system, resulting in people being unforthcoming about issues or concealing minor infractions in hopes of evading discipline. In a profession as noble as ours, is this what we want? When investigating an incident, identifying the root cause is essential.

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

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Steven reveals how placing paramedics strategically across all units, not just ambulances, slashed burnout and boosted job satisfaction. Memphis Fire reshaped how paramedics are integrated into operations, flipping the longstanding practice of confining paramedics primarily to ambulances.

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Practical Insights for Out-of-Hospital Birth Challenges

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Community paramedicine programs have shown promise addressing chronic conditions; this model could extend to prenatal and postnatal care to fill provider shortages and improve continuity. Three Important Takeaways 1. Some regions are as far as 45 minutes away from any maternal care provider.

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

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4 min read EMS Operations Flight Ambulance Operations Ground Ambulance Operations Podcasts Rescue Operations EMS Not A-Fib Podcast Paramedic Insights from FDNY Chief John Esposito on Adaptability, Authenticity and Impact In this inaugural episode of the Chief’s Cadence, Chief Shane Wheeler sits down with FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito.

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This OR Community Paramedic Treats Patients Where They Live, Even If That’s in a Tent

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In addition to improving her patients’ health, Breunig aims to save the county money by reducing 911 calls, ambulance rides and emergency department visits among the approximately 350 people living outside in Clackamas County. You can’t expect emergency rooms to pick up on all these basic needs,” Breunig said. They’re not going to dissolve.”

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Charlotte (NC) Finalizes Contract to Reduce Fire Department Responses to EMS Calls

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The deal calls for the agency, known as MEDIC , to increase the number of EMTs, paramedics and ambulances in the field to improve medical and fire response. Mecklenburg County provided for 50 new EMT positions and 10 ambulances in its 2025-26 fiscal year budget. Those efforts are ongoing.