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The primary EMS provider in an area may not be in charge of medical operations at large events; coordination between organizers, local agencies, and any contracted help is essential to safe events.

Who’s in Charge? Event Medicine in the U.S. The primary EMS provider in an area may not be in charge of medical operations at large events; coordination between organizers, local agencies, and any contracted help is essential to safe events.

Nitrous oxide has been used both medically and socially for well over a century. It is a colorless, odorless gas that can help children stay comfortable and pain-free, and sometimes even sleep through procedures. Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions

Pediatric Video Tutorial: Nitrous Oxide: Not Just for the Fast & Furious Anymore Nitrous oxide has been used both medically and socially for well over a century. It is a colorless, odorless gas that can help children stay comfortable and pain-free, and sometimes even sleep through procedures.

We sat down with Dr. Chad Wilson to discuss the recent study “Disparities in Timely Access to Prehospital Care in Rural America”—the findings, what it means, and what's next. Read the interview here:

The Rural-Urban Divide in EMS Care: A Conversation With Study Author Dr. Chad Wilson According to a recent analysis of the NEMSIS database, patients in rural areas are waiting nearly 20 minutes longer for EMS compared to the national average.

ATTENTION!!! Weekend of Honor deadline for guaranteeing apparel is June 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.

Looking for ways to thank the EMS Professionals in your community or honor the sacrifices of those lost in the line of duty? Join the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride for a single-day ride through Northern Virginia to kick off the Weekend of Honor in Arlington, Virginia! And new this year, conclude the Weekend of Honor with an unsupported single-day ride on the Mt. Vernon Trail.

Throughout these one or two-day rides, you will meet and bond with fellow EMS Professionals, surviving friends and family members of honorees, and supportive civilians. Whichever group you fall into, you will be welcomed from the moment you join our family!

Pedal, support, bind, rest, regroup, commiserate, laugh, and grieve with other riders or support members much like yourself, for a mile, a few, or the entire route.

Choose to start the weekend Friday, July 17th, to cycle from 22 to 62 miles (metric century) or, new for this year, a second day is available on Sunday, July 19th, to ride the Mt. Vernon Trail (without support) to conclude the weekend. Register for one or both days for only $50 for cyclists and $25 for support (Friday only). Hotel rooms are available through the National EMS Memorial Service.

The Weekend of Honor culminates with the National EMS Memorial Service on Saturday evening. It honors the lives of EMS and Air Medical Professionals lost in the line of duty during the preceding year.

https://nemsmbr.org/rides/wknd-of-honor/

Congratulations to the 2026 EMS Week Scholarship winners!

Thanks to our sponsor Ninth Brain, 52 recipients have been selected to receive EMS World Expo access through in-person & virtual scholarship packages.

See the winners: https://hubs.ly/Q04l5CBz0

Dick Blanchet and Samantha Greene take another look at workplace violence, with a view of how to protect yourself when a patient interaction goes wrong. Read more:

Your Captain Speaking: Before You Hit Me! Work Place Violence in EMS Part II Patients give subtle and not-so-subtle signs they're about to attack that can change your approach if you know what to look for.

During the May 15 meeting of the Gathering of Eagles, Aileen Marty presented on hantavirus; Fionna Moore discussed turmoil in the UK National Health Service; Marc Canterato promoted a survey on knowledge of public policy among first responders; several Eagles shared their ratios of medical directors vs. EMS providers; and more.

Gathering of Eagles Meeting May 15, 2026: Hantavirus; Turmoil in the UK National Health Service; Ratio of Medical Directors to EMS Personnel Aileen Marty on hantavirus; Marc Canterato on knowledge of public policy among first responders; several Eagles on the ratio of medical directors vs. EMS providers; and more.

Congratulates Commander Alston on her recent promotion from Captain to Commander. Please join us in congratulating her on this milestone!