NEMSIS(National EMS Information System)

Today, we honor the providers across the nation who deliver care in unpredictable, high-stakes environments every single day.

From all of us at NEMSIS, thank you!

Thank you for delivering care with skill, compassion, and dedication.

And thank you for documenting that care, because every record you complete helps improve EMS nationwide.

Your work has a lasting impact far beyond itself, and we are grateful for everything you do.

CPR and bleeding control can make the difference between life and death, especially in the critical minutes before EMS arrives.

Severe bleeding is one of the leading causes of preventable death after injury, and programs like STOP THE BLEED® empower everyday people to act quickly

Learn CPR:
American Heart Association: https://cpr.heart.org/
American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

Stop the Bleed training: https://www.stopthebleed.org/

From infants to adolescents, pediatric emergencies present unique challenges, and EMS professionals are prepared to meet them.

The federal EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center program works to improve pediatric emergency care nationwide through research, partnerships, and training initiatives.

NEMSIS data provides valuable insight into pediatric care, helping inform clinical guidelines and improve outcomes for our youngest patients.

Learn more about EMSC: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/emergency-medical-services-children-emsc

From roadway awareness to proper lifting techniques, from equipment readiness to mental health support, protecting EMS professionals protects the entire system.

Take some time today to explore the mental health resources available on EMS.gov.

EMS safety resources: https://www.ems.gov/mental-health/

On this first day of National EMS Week, we celebrate the power of education, on scene and beyond.

Explore EMS education resources: https://www.ems.gov/resources/

Learn more about EMS Week here: https://emsweek.org/

This National Heatstroke Prevention Day, remind yourself that it's NEVER safe to leave your child alone in a car — not even for a minute. 🥵🌡️

Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look. 👁️ Lock. 🔒

The National Emergency Medical Services Information System Technical Assistance Center (NEMSIS TAC) today announced the release of the 2025 Public-Release Research Dataset, the nation’s largest publicly accessible dataset of emergency medical services (EMS) activations.

The 2025 Public-Release Research Dataset is a subset of the National EMS Database, a repository for EMS data collected from U.S. States and Territories. NEMSIS maintains the national standard for how patient care information, resulting from an emergency 911 call for medical assistance, is collected. The dataset includes 63,635,893 EMS activations submitted by 14,801 EMS agencies servicing 54 states and territories.

Those interested in requesting a copy of the 2025 Public-Release Research Dataset can contact the NEMSIS TAC and complete a request form on their website: https://nemsis.org/using-ems-data/request-research-data. A link will then be provided to download the dataset and supporting materials.

The NEMSIS 2024-2025 Blood Transfusion Report presents a national description of EMS-administered blood products, representing 48,048 activations from January 2024 through December 2025. Download a copy here https://nemsis.org/using-ems-data/articles-and-publications/ under Special Topic Reports.

The report documents a steady increase in utilization over the 24-month period and characterizes administration by transport mode, service type, patient demographics, and clinical context. These findings provide an initial national baseline to inform policy, system planning, and future data standard development related to prehospital transfusion practices.

Download the Report here:https://nemsis.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NEMSIS_BLOOD_REPORT_2026_Final_web.pdf

A new JAMA research letter analyzing NEMSIS data reports that heat-related EMS activations increased 65% nationwide, rising from 12.5 to 20.7 per 100,000 people. While overall heat-related EMS activations grew, several groups demonstrated rapid heat-specific increases, including adults ages 35–64, communities with household incomes of $25,000–$35,000, and agencies serving the Mountain and West South Central census divisions.

The study also found that adults 75 years old and older had the highest absolute rate of heat-related EMS activations in 2024 (44.4 per 100,000). Higher income areas showed slower heat-related increases, suggesting stronger adaptive capacity. These insights support ongoing planning efforts as EMS agencies assess resource needs, prepare for seasonal demand, and monitor how heat exposure is evolving across regions.

Access the article here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2844697

Using NEMSIS data, researchers found that establishing State Medical Operations Coordination Centers (SMOCCs) during the pandemic was associated with a 35% immediate increase in hospital-to-hospital transfer rates. They also examined changes over time and noted that, although transfer rates later leveled off, SMOCCs appeared to respond dynamically to hospital occupancy challenges, particularly as bed availability tightened.

The study also showed that after roughly 40 weeks of SMOCC operation, transfer activity increased in step with rising occupancy stress, demonstrating how coordination centers may help maintain patient flow during high-demand periods. These patterns were consistent across rural and urban settings, transport modes, patient ages, and acuity levels. The findings provide new insights into how statewide coordination efforts can influence EMS transfer activity during large-scale public health emergencies.

Access the full article here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2842106 #250686274