EMS1 Columnists

As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling's death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences

In this episode, host Chris Cebollero is joined by guest host Mike Touchstone, past president of NEMSMA, to talk about the foundations of professionalism

Unprovoked killing of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling is a tragic reminder that EMS providers are putting their lives at risk for choosing to serve their community

“I needed to help them. I needed to make sure that our people were good and we could take care of these people, and that’s why I chose to stay.”

Five years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, a paramedic reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned

Five Task Forces, including search dogs and their handlers, have been activated for Hurricane Ian and deployed in or around Florida

Have you had the chance to utilize TXA in the field? Learn more about the practice and test your knowledge

Not all safety improvements have to cost a fortune – some can be entirely free and can bring an immediate return on investment

Four pieces of low-hanging fruit that can improve industry safety for our patients and EMS crews

CAL FIRE Captain Chris Wetzel and his treating mental health provider detail his road from defeat to appreciation in the aftermath of tragedy

Exploring the limitations of lung auscultation and pulse oximetry

Check out this incredible footage from video laryngoscopes that captured burned and swollen airways during intubation

Paid and volunteer firefighters worked together to answer hundreds of calls for rescues

In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a recent article discussing the pros and cons of considering ketamine as a treatment for mental health concerns

Pre-plan, build, and stock equipment that can serve as a future ambulance and specialty vehicle in the event of emergency evacuation

What to expect as task forces deploy to hurricane ravaged areas

GMR’s Brian Henricksen joins Rob Lawrence for a frank discussion on operational deficits

Syed, 41, was convicted of murder in 1999, a case made infamous in the popular legal “Serial” podcast

Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn’t imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn’t shine

EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder