The History & Future of Emergency Medical Services
Author, keynote speaker, EMS leader, and innovator exploring the evolution of prehospital care — from Civil War battlefields to AI-powered ambulances.
350+ Events Across 6 Eras
From pre-Civil War origins through AI-powered ambulances — the definitive history of American EMS, with primary source documents.
Explore the complete evolution of emergency medical services through 350+ chronological entries, 40 pioneer profiles, and 337 linked primary source documents spanning 1863 to present.
Explore the Books
Six titles spanning EMS history, policy, leadership, technology, and international humanitarian work.
The Dark Ages of EMS
How America created, then forgot, its early emergency medical legacy.
Leadership in Action
The wisdom and stories of 45 EMS innovators.
EMS in the United States
Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity. The best-selling desk reference.
Across State Lines
The definitive textbook on the United States EMS Compact.
Beyond the Tents
Refugee healthcare and humanitarian EMS on the global stage.
The Future of EMS
AI, technology, and innovation transforming emergency medical services.
Latest Releases
The Dark Ages of EMS
Why EMS has the issues it faces today, explained through historical perspectives. Connecting the defunding decisions of the 1980s to the systemic challenges that persist in modern emergency medical services.
Across State Lines
A Guide to the United States EMS Compact
The definitive textbook on the EMS Compact. 19 chapters covering legal foundations, operational structure, workforce support, and the road ahead. With a foreword by Rick Masters, JD.
EMS-AI.com — The Future of EMS
AI copilot systems, eVTOL aircraft, autonomous ambulances, healthcare integration, and the 7-pillar blueprint for redesigning EMS. The companion site for The Future of Emergency Medical Services.
EMS Evolution
Exploring the history, current events, and future of Emergency Medical Services. 36 episodes and counting.
Resources for EMS Leaders
Access state EMS office links for all 51 states and territories, 22 national EMS organizations, and 337 primary source documents spanning 163 years of EMS history.