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The Future of Autonomous EMS Delivery Systems

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Murphy JD, MS, PA-C, EFO 5 min read Share To: Shutterstock/Fineart1 Emergency medical services (EMS) are essential in delivering timely care during medical crises. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine , 25(1), 43. Future emergency medical services: Autonomous ambulances and robotics.

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

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Stephen shared data to expose the disconnect between passing those initial hurdles and surviving on the job—nearly half of recruits without EMS experience hired through written exams dropped out during their first year because they couldn’t complete EMT school or failed to display necessary attitudes like integrity and punctuality.

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IL Town Shutters Ambulance Service After 70 Years

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Admin/Leadership News Headlines Illinois Must View Rush (NY) EMS Service Wins Reprieve, Will Remain Operating Through End of Year After months of heated debate, the Rush Fire Department will continue operating its own emergency medical service at least through the end of the year.

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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. Scenario Two An emergency medical technician (EMT) is working a 911 shift in a very busy urban neighborhood.

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Severe Hemorrhage Technology Developed by Military Researchers

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Why This Matters for Paramedics Anyone who has worked in emergency medical services knows the challenges of managing severe hemorrhage in the field. But a recent study on the use of 25% human serum albumin (HSA) in trauma care could change how responders approach these critical moments. It’s like autotransfusion.”

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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.

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Unmasking the Mental Health Crisis Among First Responders

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5 min read Emergency Medical Care Patient Care Podcasts EMS EMS Research Podcast EMT Paramedic Pediatric Care Elevating EMS Education: Insights and Innovations from Industry Leaders Dr. Ted Lee discusses education as part of EMS Week. The discussion features Dr. Shira Schlesinger, Dr. Navin Ariyaprakai and Dr. Maia Dorsett.