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illustration of the window of tolerance
Perspectives
09/23/2025
Sophie Fuller, NRP, CCP, AAS
The window of tolerance is the optimal zone where the nervous system can function and regulate effectively; different calls in EMS can affect each provider differently.
The window of tolerance is the optimal zone where the nervous system can function and regulate effectively; different calls in EMS can affect each provider differently.
The window of tolerance is the...
09/23/2025
EMSWorld
undercutting race to the bottom
Perspectives
09/18/2025
Andrew Perry, EMT
Increasingly, EMS companies are locked in a destructive race to the bottom—undercutting one another on price at the expense of patient care, provider sustainability, and community safety.
Increasingly, EMS companies are locked in a destructive race to the bottom—undercutting one another on price at the expense of patient care, provider sustainability, and community safety.
Increasingly, EMS companies are...
09/18/2025
EMSWorld
sign post of self care
Perspectives
09/05/2025
Jason Fox, NREMT-P
If you want a long, meaningful, and impactful career in EMS, fire, or public safety in general, you have to believe that self-care is not selfish—it’s survival.
If you want a long, meaningful, and impactful career in EMS, fire, or public safety in general, you have to believe that self-care is not selfish—it’s survival.
If you want a long, meaningful,...
09/05/2025
EMSWorld
Ellie with big stick
Perspectives
09/03/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin shares how pet ownership has transformed his post-EMS life.
Mike Rubin shares how pet ownership has transformed his post-EMS life.
Mike Rubin shares how pet...
09/03/2025
EMSWorld
Eye doctor showing parts of the eye
Perspectives
08/06/2025
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin shares his experience with open-angle glaucoma and advocates for others to have regular eye exams.
Mike Rubin shares his experience with open-angle glaucoma and advocates for others to have regular eye exams.
Mike Rubin shares his experience...
08/06/2025
EMSWorld
Seal of the US Social Security Administration
Perspectives
07/15/2025
Mike Rubin
In this month's column, Mike outlines his worries about crucial programs for seniors.
In this month's column, Mike outlines his worries about crucial programs for seniors.
In this month's column, Mike...
07/15/2025
EMSWorld
Seat belts keep both patient and provider safe
Perspectives
07/14/2025
Dick Blanchet, BS, MBA; Samantha Greene
Sometimes a situation demands difficult conversations with the patient or their family.
Sometimes a situation demands difficult conversations with the patient or their family.
Sometimes a situation demands...
07/14/2025
EMSWorld
sign post of employee engagement
Perspectives
07/08/2025
Michael Heidbreder, FP-C, NRP, EMT-P
True employee engagement requires a shift in thinking to what matters to the employee versus what matters to management.
True employee engagement requires a shift in thinking to what matters to the employee versus what matters to management.
True employee engagement...
07/08/2025
EMSWorld
cumulative trauma
Feature Story
07/02/2025
Jason Fox, NREMT-P
In EMS and public safety, trauma rarely comes in a single, defining moment, but the little moments add up to something greater.
In EMS and public safety, trauma rarely comes in a single, defining moment, but the little moments add up to something greater.
In EMS and public safety, trauma...
07/02/2025
EMSWorld
Perspectives
07/01/2025
Reg James
An emerging toll to meet the demands of value-based care is mobile integrated healthcare—a model of care delivery that brings clinical and ancillary services directly to members in their homes or community settings.
An emerging toll to meet the demands of value-based care is mobile integrated healthcare—a model of care delivery that brings clinical and ancillary services directly to members in their homes or community settings.
An emerging toll to meet the...
07/01/2025
EMSWorld