The Future of
Emergency Medical Services
Artificial Intelligence, Technology & Innovation
This page documents the 2024 first edition. The current edition is The Future of Emergency Medical Services, 2nd Edition, published by Fire Engineering Books in May 2026. It is substantially expanded, running 14 chapters and 332 pages, with new material on barriers to innovation, drones and driverless technology, teaching the next generation of clinicians, and an ethics and accountability framework. The first edition contents are no longer published free online.
About This Book
Artificial intelligence and technology are revolutionizing industries at a rapid pace, with healthcare leading the charge. EMS must quickly adapt to keep up with these advancements. This book delivers critical insights and actionable strategies to help EMS leaders, educators, and clinicians understand, embrace, and guide the development of AI and technology.
The book offers strategic frameworks and insights into enhancing patient care and decision-making, ensuring EMS leaders, regulators, and clinicians stay ahead in the evolving healthcare landscape. Gain practical guidance on ethically integrating AI to improve efficiency and care in emergency medical services.
Chapters
- AI & EMS: The Future is Now
- Foundations: Artificial Intelligence
- Lessons from EMS Visionaries
- AI Challenges & Obstacles
- Healthcare's Multibillion Dollar Bet
- Healthcare's National Leadership Embraces AI
- POTUS, The White House & Healthcare AI
- AI-Powered Documentation
- Real-Time Decision Support
- AI Enhanced EMS Clinicians
- Responsible & Ethical Use
- The Strategic Integration of AI in EMS
- Embracing the Future of EMS with AI
Explore the Full Vision at EMS-AI.com
EMS-AI.com is the companion site for this book — featuring expanded content on AI-powered documentation, eVTOL air medical transport, autonomous vehicles, healthcare integration, the 7-pillar EMS redesign blueprint, and a curated video resource library.