The Virtual National EMS Museum tells the story of innovation and evolution of emergency medical response from the time of the American Revolution to modern day critical care response. Start your journey by clicking on the exhibition of your choice and get lost in the magic of EMS.
Trace the integration of military medicine into civilian pre-hospital care
Discover how pandemics have shaped emergency medical response since the the 18th century
Explore the men and women who have shaped pre-hospital care and emergency medical response over the past three centuries
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Learn about the evolution of ambulances from buckboard wagons to mobile critical care units
Explore special exhibitions curated by the National EMS Museum to commemorate milestones in the history of EMS.
Celebrating 50 years of California First Response
Remembering those who have served and contributed to the development of pre-hospital care. You are forever in our hearts.
Explore our collection and library catalog, scout your next project in our archives, or see what fellow researchers are up to in our Digital Library and Research Archives.