EMS News

Planning Approaches and Alternatives: Master Planning, Strategic Planning and Why You Need Both

June 18, 2018

Master planning, strategic planning and why you need both. read more

Naperville and Grand Junction Win Heart Safe Communities Award at Fire-Rescue Med

May 30, 2017

EMS Section honored two fire departments with 2017 Heart Safe Community Awards. read more
Knipper Honored with James O. Page EMS Achievement Award

May 30, 2017

EMS Section presents 2017 James O. Page EMS Achievement Award read more
EMS, We Have Some Work to Do

May 16, 2017

As if fire-based EMS doesn’t have enough issues with its name brand of service delivery, I want to tell you about two new challenges. read more
REPLICA Three Years Later

May 16, 2017

For years, departments have struggled with events that require EMS providers to provide care across state lines. Public safety doesn’t stop at the state line, so why should the ability of personnel providing this service stop here? read more
Executive Officer Leadership: Incorporating Performance Metrics into Agency Culture and Analysis

May 16, 2017

Performance metrics help to establish expected performance levels. Without them, organizations may drift along with no perception of quality performance. Without substantiating data, any perception they do have is ultimately just an opinion. read more
Medical Equipment Failures

May 4, 2017

When medical devices fail and death or serious injury occurs, your department is required to report it. This article tells you how. read more
President’s Letter: Spread the Word About Hands-only CPR

May 4, 2017

This year for EMS Week, we’ve developed a BHAG—a Big Hairy Audacious Goal—to train 1 million people in North America with compression only CPR. read more
Company Officer Leadership: Fire-Based EMS Systems

May 4, 2017

There are multiple service-delivery models employed all across the United States. Depending on the area or territory served, government structure, political climate and available funding, each model alternative has its place. read more
EMS Transport: Coming Full Circle

May 4, 2017

In the past, many people were transported in cars rather than ambulances. How many over the years died because no one opened an airway, no one suctioned vomit or blood from an airway? How many removed from car crashes without proper immobilization? read more
IAFC, AMR and ACEP Team Up to Save Lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

April 25, 2017

Three of the largest names in emergency medical services aim to train people in bystander CPR during World CPR Challenge, May 21-27 read more

IAFC News

NFHC National Induction Ceremony Set for October 8

August 30, 2018

The Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders provides individual recognition of significant contributions and distinguished service to the fire and emergency services mission. read more
IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute Available for 7th Year

August 24, 2018

The year-long program is open to new and aspiring chiefs who have demonstrated a commitment to career advancement and enhancing the fire and emergency service through their leadership. read more
FirstNet Board Leaders Announce Plans to Retire

August 20, 2018

Chief Johnson and Sue Swenson have both been advocates for the fire service and for the FirstNet system. read more