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Perspectives on EMS history, policy, leadership, and the future of prehospital care.
The New Drone Reality: What EMS Leaders Need to Know About the FCC's Foreign UAS Ban
New federal regulatory changes reshape the landscape for public safety drone operations, with profound implications for EMS agencies.
Read Article →The Man in the Arena Podcast: Donnie Woodyard on EMS
A conversation with LifeVac's podcast on my EMS journey, leadership principles, and the evolving landscape of emergency medical services.
Read Article →Documentation: A Regulator's Perspective on EMS Professionalism, Accountability, and the Future
Originally published by JEMS. EMS documentation examined through a regulatory lens.
Read Article →Stuck in Tradition: How Our Past Continues to Shape EMS Today
Originally published by JEMS. Why the historical roots of modern EMS still shape our regulatory framework.
Read Article →The EMS Compact: A Video Series on Interstate Licensure and REPLICA
Five videos explaining the Compact's legal foundations, agency affiliation, disaster response, and its role in protecting the public.
Read Article →Bringing EMS History to Life: The Launch of the Interactive Timeline
The Interactive EMS History Timeline is live — a curated archive of 350+ milestones tracing EMS from battlefield triage to today.
Read Article →1973: When EMS Earned a Place in Healthcare
How a series of developments converged to transform EMS from a transportation function to a recognized healthcare component.
Read Article →Smarter Medicine, Smarter Tools: Preparing EMS for the Next Era of Patient Care
Originally published by JEMS. The pace of pharmaceutical innovation demands constant recalibration of EMS knowledge.
Read Article →From Founders to Future: Redesigning EMS for What Comes Next
A comprehensive keynote on redesigning EMS, featuring flying cars, AI transcribers, and lessons from Sri Lanka.
Read Article →EMS Update 2025: Technology as a Recruitment and Retention Tool
Discussing how technology can reduce burnout and serve as a recruitment and retention tool in EMS.
Read Article →Alert Medic 1 Podcast: Discussion on the EMS Compact
A detailed podcast discussion on how the EMS Compact works, which states have adopted it, and what it means for clinicians.
Read Article →Registry Insider Ep. 31: AI and Autonomous Vehicles in EMS
Discussing the integration of AI and autonomous vehicles into EMS and what the next 36 months could look like.
Read Article →Mediwave's Successful Launch of Purpose-Built AI for EMS: A Step Forward in Innovation
The first purpose-built AI natural language processing assistant for EMS charting, with live demo videos.
Read Article →Exciting Podcast Appearance: Donnie Woodyard on 'Registry Insider'
A deep dive into EMS history with Bill Seifarth, Executive Director of the NREMT.
Read Article →Prodigy Talk: A Conversation on EMS History, Leadership, and Innovation
A two-part interview covering my journey in EMS, the profession's history, the EMS Compact, and the role of AI.
Read Article →Explore the Rich History of Texas EMS on EMS-History.com
Spotlighting the digitized Texas EMS Magazine archive on the Portal to Texas History.
Read Article →Freedom House Ambulance Service: 50 Years of a Delayed Promise, Now Fulfilled
Witnessing history as Pittsburgh honors the Freedom House paramedics, nearly 50 years after the original promise.
Read Article →Beyond Calendars: Elevating Leadership Meetings from Mundane to Meaningful
Transform unproductive calendar-review meetings into strategic, engaging leadership discussions.
Read Article →Paramedics' Actions In Elijah McClain Case Scrutinized
Originally published by JEMS. Analysis of the Elijah McClain case and its implications for EMS.
Read Article →Between Care and Court: The Trial of Colorado Paramedics and Its Impact on the EMS Profession
Firsthand courtroom observations as two paramedics face criminal charges for a patient incident.
Read Article →Unveiling the Truth: Minnesota's EMS Report and the Need for Unified National EMS Billing Reform
Critical insights from Minnesota's ground ambulance financial evaluation with national implications.
Read Article →Modernizing the Interview Process: Emphasizing Preparation and Insight
A forward-thinking approach to hiring that emphasizes depth and insight over superficial assessments.
Read Article →The Star of Life — The Profession's Symbol with a Misrepresented History
Untangling the rich and often misrepresented history of the Star of Life.
Read Article →Dr. Peter Safar Discovering Mouth to Mouth
How an Austrian anesthesiologist's research gave us modern CPR and founded the first advanced life support paramedic service.
Read Article →My Letter to EMS Leaders, Managers, and Visionaries
A personal letter on the significance of understanding EMS history for today's leaders.
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